In this article we feature creatine monohydrate, possibly the most popular bodybuilding supplement of all time and also one of the most misunderstood. There is so much hype and so many lies surrounding products it is easy to get lost, so today we'll clear things up for you.
The truth is if you believe the statements which supplement manufacturers place on their products you will end up on a slippery slope to nowhere, constantly switching products and getting little in the way of results. It is very, very easy to over complicate things.
So what should you expect from this particular product?
This product is all about explosive strength. Whether you use it or not, this is a substance which is already inside your body and is responsible for those big sudden impact movements such as performing a heavy lift or a sudden sprint.
By taking on board more, albeit from an outside source, you increase your ability to perform this type of movement and therefore increase your potential when it comes to building lean muscle mass or losing fat in the gym.
One great side effect of using this type of product is that water is pushed into the muscles, which cause them to appear fuller and larger than usual.
Usually we reserve this section of an article to discuss the negative side effects but this product has none. It does, however, have an array of misinformation surrounding it. Gym myths which have circled for years with no actual proof behind them can impact your results in a bad way so now we'll run through and dismiss the most commonly heard statements.
One of the main myths surrounding this product is that it causes a bloated appearance. This is proven to be nonsense. While it forces water into the muscle, research shows it doesn't push water in between the muscle and the skin causing a blurry, bloated effect.
We would also like to discuss the opinion that you need to stop using this after eight weeks to avoid becoming used to it. As this is a naturally occurring substance you needn't worry about this the way you would with other supplements. In fact, athletes use this all year round.
The oldest and purest blend, Monohydrate, has the most scientific research to back up it's effectiveness. Despite the fact that supplement companies often try to claim their latest blend is superior to monohydrate, the facts don't agree. More often than not this is merely a marketing attempt to get you to buy a more expensive product.
And finally you may encounter groups of people who tell you that using this supplement will make you muscular. It will not. At least not directly anyway. You still need to train, keep a good diet and drink plenty water otherwise your results would be lacking just like anything in life.
So there you have it. Creatine monohydrate explained in a nutshell without the jargon and without the many false statements which often surround it.
The truth is if you believe the statements which supplement manufacturers place on their products you will end up on a slippery slope to nowhere, constantly switching products and getting little in the way of results. It is very, very easy to over complicate things.
So what should you expect from this particular product?
This product is all about explosive strength. Whether you use it or not, this is a substance which is already inside your body and is responsible for those big sudden impact movements such as performing a heavy lift or a sudden sprint.
By taking on board more, albeit from an outside source, you increase your ability to perform this type of movement and therefore increase your potential when it comes to building lean muscle mass or losing fat in the gym.
One great side effect of using this type of product is that water is pushed into the muscles, which cause them to appear fuller and larger than usual.
Usually we reserve this section of an article to discuss the negative side effects but this product has none. It does, however, have an array of misinformation surrounding it. Gym myths which have circled for years with no actual proof behind them can impact your results in a bad way so now we'll run through and dismiss the most commonly heard statements.
One of the main myths surrounding this product is that it causes a bloated appearance. This is proven to be nonsense. While it forces water into the muscle, research shows it doesn't push water in between the muscle and the skin causing a blurry, bloated effect.
We would also like to discuss the opinion that you need to stop using this after eight weeks to avoid becoming used to it. As this is a naturally occurring substance you needn't worry about this the way you would with other supplements. In fact, athletes use this all year round.
The oldest and purest blend, Monohydrate, has the most scientific research to back up it's effectiveness. Despite the fact that supplement companies often try to claim their latest blend is superior to monohydrate, the facts don't agree. More often than not this is merely a marketing attempt to get you to buy a more expensive product.
And finally you may encounter groups of people who tell you that using this supplement will make you muscular. It will not. At least not directly anyway. You still need to train, keep a good diet and drink plenty water otherwise your results would be lacking just like anything in life.
So there you have it. Creatine monohydrate explained in a nutshell without the jargon and without the many false statements which often surround it.
About the Author:
Author: Russ Howe PTI is a certified Fitness Instructor who helps people discover how to lose weight and live healthier. Watch our guide to taking creatine supplements next.
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