Saturday, May 9, 2009
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Make Money
Ok, Now I know that this post has absolutely nothing to do with Creatine... at all... whatsoever... But I just thought that I would post it for anyone who was interested.
I found this course that promises to make you rich. Maybe its worth a look.
http://punktured.profitlan.hop.clickbank.net/
I found this course that promises to make you rich. Maybe its worth a look.
http://punktured.profitlan.hop.clickbank.net/
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
A guide that might help.
I found a great informative e-book that I thought most of you would find useful.
Click here to see it: http://punktured.creatineal.hop.clickbank.net/
Its basically a very thorough step by step book with all the information that you need to know when it comes to creatine. If you are considering using creatine I would strongly suggest that you get a guide like this, with all the info in.
I'll be sure to post any other useful stuff that I find on here.
Click here to see it: http://punktured.creatineal.hop.clickbank.net/
Its basically a very thorough step by step book with all the information that you need to know when it comes to creatine. If you are considering using creatine I would strongly suggest that you get a guide like this, with all the info in.
I'll be sure to post any other useful stuff that I find on here.
Friday, October 24, 2008
I decided to insert a few before and after pictures of myself so that you can see the transformation that can happen if you work hard and eat right. The gains I experienced are not solely attributed to creatine, Though it did help at getting over a platuea or 2. I'm a continual work in progress, I'm always trying to improve myself. So I might still put on a kilogram of muscle or try and get more ripped.
I apologise for the quality of this picture. It was taken with one of those nasty camera phone type cameras, but its the only picture I have. If you cant read the Text it says Height: 183cm/6 foot Weight 68.4kg/150.8lbs
If you cant read the text it says: Height 183cm/6 foot. Weight: 81kg/178.5lbs
I apologise for the quality of this picture. It was taken with one of those nasty camera phone type cameras, but its the only picture I have. If you cant read the Text it says Height: 183cm/6 foot Weight 68.4kg/150.8lbs
If you cant read the text it says: Height 183cm/6 foot. Weight: 81kg/178.5lbs
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
My Experience with Creatine Monohydrate
About 2 months ago I decided to take creatine, just to see what would happen and if I would notice any difference.
I bought myself 100g of creatine monohydrate made by a company in South Africa called USN. I followed the directions on the bottle and took 15g per day for the first 5 days and then a maintenance dosage of 5 grams per day. (which I later discovered was actually to much, I should have been taking 2.4g per day)
The effects were definitely noticeable I picked up 3kg (6.6lbs) In the first week. This was largely due to my muscles storing water and fuel. But the area that I really noticed the difference was in my strength and recovery.
I had started working out for the first time in ages about a month before. When I started, I could only manage 3 sets of 5 dips. That month I worked my way up to 3 sets of 10, But that was it. I reached a plateau and I couldn't seem to get past it. But in that first week that I started taking creatine I went from doing 3 sets of 10 dips to doing 3 sets of 20! And now I can do 30, 25, 20.
I went from curling 12kg to curling 20kg! the increase in strength was phenomenal! Plus my recovery time shortened dramatically. Even my recovery time between sets was shortened. It truly does work. Your results may differ from mine slightly but I think you definitely will benefit.
I stopped taking it after a month. My weight went down by 900g And I didn't feel like I had that much energy any more but I am still able to lift the same amount of weight. While I was taking creatine, I didn't notice any negative side effects, I felt fantastic. But that doesn't mean it wasn't putting strain on my body. I mentioned before that taking creatine puts a bit of strain on your kidneys. Well, I think, had I kept up that dosage for a while. I would have suffered later.
From now on I think I will only use creatine as a plateau buster. If I reach a point in my workouts where I think I cant go any further I might take creatine for another month just to get through it.
I bought myself 100g of creatine monohydrate made by a company in South Africa called USN. I followed the directions on the bottle and took 15g per day for the first 5 days and then a maintenance dosage of 5 grams per day. (which I later discovered was actually to much, I should have been taking 2.4g per day)
The effects were definitely noticeable I picked up 3kg (6.6lbs) In the first week. This was largely due to my muscles storing water and fuel. But the area that I really noticed the difference was in my strength and recovery.
I had started working out for the first time in ages about a month before. When I started, I could only manage 3 sets of 5 dips. That month I worked my way up to 3 sets of 10, But that was it. I reached a plateau and I couldn't seem to get past it. But in that first week that I started taking creatine I went from doing 3 sets of 10 dips to doing 3 sets of 20! And now I can do 30, 25, 20.
I went from curling 12kg to curling 20kg! the increase in strength was phenomenal! Plus my recovery time shortened dramatically. Even my recovery time between sets was shortened. It truly does work. Your results may differ from mine slightly but I think you definitely will benefit.
I stopped taking it after a month. My weight went down by 900g And I didn't feel like I had that much energy any more but I am still able to lift the same amount of weight. While I was taking creatine, I didn't notice any negative side effects, I felt fantastic. But that doesn't mean it wasn't putting strain on my body. I mentioned before that taking creatine puts a bit of strain on your kidneys. Well, I think, had I kept up that dosage for a while. I would have suffered later.
From now on I think I will only use creatine as a plateau buster. If I reach a point in my workouts where I think I cant go any further I might take creatine for another month just to get through it.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Controversy with Creatine
For a long time creatine was a bit taboo. If you mentioned to someone that you were using creatine they looked at you funny, as if you weren't quite human anymore.
A lot of this was as a result of some controversy surrounding creatine when it first came on to the market. You see, creatine is recognized as a food supplement by the FDA, so it does not have to live up to there legislation like other drugs have to. The problem with this is that in the early creatine boom everyone wanted a piece of the creatine action. So every Tom, Dick and Harry was making the stuff in there garage.
The result: A lot of creatine was being contaminated with toxins and impurities. These days creatine manufacture is a lot cleaner and controlled. I think after the first few companies got sued, the others decided to clean up there game a bit.
Another event that led to companies cleaning up there creatine manufacture was the fact that some professional athletes that were using creatine started testing positive for steroids. Again this was because the creatine was being manufactured in the same lab where steroids were being manufactured. And the creatine was being contaminated with steroids. But once again after a few lawsuits creatine companies made sure that there stuff was clean.
These days it is a lot safer to use creatine than back then. But still try and go for a reputable brand, not just the cheapest one you can find.
A lot of this was as a result of some controversy surrounding creatine when it first came on to the market. You see, creatine is recognized as a food supplement by the FDA, so it does not have to live up to there legislation like other drugs have to. The problem with this is that in the early creatine boom everyone wanted a piece of the creatine action. So every Tom, Dick and Harry was making the stuff in there garage.
The result: A lot of creatine was being contaminated with toxins and impurities. These days creatine manufacture is a lot cleaner and controlled. I think after the first few companies got sued, the others decided to clean up there game a bit.
Another event that led to companies cleaning up there creatine manufacture was the fact that some professional athletes that were using creatine started testing positive for steroids. Again this was because the creatine was being manufactured in the same lab where steroids were being manufactured. And the creatine was being contaminated with steroids. But once again after a few lawsuits creatine companies made sure that there stuff was clean.
These days it is a lot safer to use creatine than back then. But still try and go for a reputable brand, not just the cheapest one you can find.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Negative Effects of Creatine Monohydrate
Firstly, I would like to start by saying, that in the supplement, scientific and medicinal world, the sensible use of creatine is considered safe. However there are some genuine side effects that have been attributed to creatine directly or indirectly, or as a result of creatine abuse as well as a ton of unproven claims and rumors about dangers and negative side effects of creatine monohydrate.
Because creatine is causing your muscles to store water (volumizing) there is a risk of dehydration. Some of the negative side effects are actually linked to dehydration and not directly to the use of creatine. Thus it is of utmost importance to make sure that you are getting enough water when you are supplementing with creatine. Drink at least 2 -3 litres of water per day.
One of these side effects is cramping. Some people report that while using creatine they experience cramping. I personally, in my experience with creatine, have never experienced cramping. But scientists believe that the cramping is actually linked to dehydration and not directly to creatine.
Other gastrointestinal side effects have also been documented. These side effects include diarrhea and cramping have been caused by large amounts of undissolved creatine landing up in the intestines. This can be avoided however by making sure that your creatine is completely dissolved in at least 16 ounces of water (475ml) or juice.
Flatulence is another gastrointestinal side effect that has been documented, that is caused by creatine been taken in conjunction with sugars such as fructose. Try to limit fructose intake when on creatine to avoid flatulence.
There has been some evidence that suggests that creatine can put stress on your renal system. Although, scientists found that in the case of sensible creatine use, no noticeable stress was placed on your kidneys, creatine abuse, however, may lead to serious kidney damage.
The best way to treat creatine is the same way you treat table salt. (notice, I said the same "way" not the same "dosage"). Your body needs salt for certain functions and salt enhances food's flavour, so we put a bit on our dinner and we eat it. No one in there right mind is going to eat cans of salt or take in tablespoons of the stuff. That is a similar attitude that we must have toward creatine. Our body needs it, and we can use a little to enhance our performance, But lets not go crazy and eat cans of the stuff!
Because creatine is causing your muscles to store water (volumizing) there is a risk of dehydration. Some of the negative side effects are actually linked to dehydration and not directly to the use of creatine. Thus it is of utmost importance to make sure that you are getting enough water when you are supplementing with creatine. Drink at least 2 -3 litres of water per day.
One of these side effects is cramping. Some people report that while using creatine they experience cramping. I personally, in my experience with creatine, have never experienced cramping. But scientists believe that the cramping is actually linked to dehydration and not directly to creatine.
Other gastrointestinal side effects have also been documented. These side effects include diarrhea and cramping have been caused by large amounts of undissolved creatine landing up in the intestines. This can be avoided however by making sure that your creatine is completely dissolved in at least 16 ounces of water (475ml) or juice.
Flatulence is another gastrointestinal side effect that has been documented, that is caused by creatine been taken in conjunction with sugars such as fructose. Try to limit fructose intake when on creatine to avoid flatulence.
There has been some evidence that suggests that creatine can put stress on your renal system. Although, scientists found that in the case of sensible creatine use, no noticeable stress was placed on your kidneys, creatine abuse, however, may lead to serious kidney damage.
The best way to treat creatine is the same way you treat table salt. (notice, I said the same "way" not the same "dosage"). Your body needs salt for certain functions and salt enhances food's flavour, so we put a bit on our dinner and we eat it. No one in there right mind is going to eat cans of salt or take in tablespoons of the stuff. That is a similar attitude that we must have toward creatine. Our body needs it, and we can use a little to enhance our performance, But lets not go crazy and eat cans of the stuff!
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