VeganResistance Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 This has probably been asked a bunch before, but the search isn't working right now... I presently take in extra protein regularly, and L-Glutamine after a gym visit. I'm thinking of adding in BCAA and Creatine, but does creatine actually help improve strength progression or just aid more in adding bulk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggiesasquatch Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Creatine won't help in terms of bulk, other than water retention (which I have only experienced a small amount if any) Creatines geared more towards helping you get more power/energy=more reps/more weight. I notice a difference in recovery more than anything. Use it, if you notice any improvement carry on. If not take it out, just drink plenty of water. I don't bother cycling it either. Not everyone likes/responds to it. As for bcaa, just take it man...awesome stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggiesasquatch Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Just to add, I buy all my supps in their rawest form so I have complete control over what I take. A usual shake for me is X2 25g scoops protein5g creatine5g bcaa5g glutamine Ill have this mix x2 a day, regardless if its an on/off day (times I take it just alter) if I'm training early I'll take an extra 5g of glutamine/bcaa before hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mythil Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I decided to take Creatine at one point. I started with what I assumed to be a good brand and I noticed no change. My boyfriend went out shopping and got me this cheap stuff from a supermarket for 1/4 of the price and I noticed a significant "boost"... I started leaving the gym less tired so I put more reps in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungleinthefrunk Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 when i started it i felt i was much stronger. could have been placebo. hired a coach who really knows his stuff, he took me off of it so i would lose weight and doesnt take it himself, doesnt believe it actually works. i sitll have a big jar so i may cycle it in again in the winter time when im not so worried about staying small. and the good thing is is that its cheap and vegan friendly, so why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggiesasquatch Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Creatine has been proven to work...but again not everyone responds that well to it. Just because he didn't doesn't mean it doesn't work full stop. Mark Rippetoe did a study on it, point him in that direction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I've had a lot of success with creatine, actually more so since having giving up meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggiesasquatch Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Tell you what does nothing for me...energy drinks/pre work out drinks, absolutely no effect on me at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Tell you what does nothing for me...energy drinks/pre work out drinks, absolutely no effect on me at allI drink energy drinks because I love the flavor... that's about it. I can throw one back and go straight to bed. I find that a good pre-workout drink, on the other hand, gives me a better pump which seems to motivate me just that much more. Mostly psychological, but it works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mythil Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I love Relentless energy drink though I really, really limit how many I can have as the sugar content is.. astounding.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggiesasquatch Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I ve tried most things, energy drinks in general for instance while working nights do zip for me. I ve had all the pre workout stuff, even special mixes the gym will put together & I felt no different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganResistance Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 Ugh. hate energy drinks. I never drink them, and everyone I know who drinks them is not in as good health as I am. I'll grab some BCAA and Creatine powders this week and see what I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z0rzz Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Used creatine monohydrate after my workout for two years, months on and months off. I never noticed a difference whether I was on or off it so I simply gave all of my supply away a month ago. I know friends who swear by its effectiveness and water retention, but I just never noticed any improvements from it. I'd recommend trying it for a month or two and seeing if you like it. It'd definitely give you a placebo boost, if nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wamrage Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 i'd buy protein instead.Creatine is overhyped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganResistance Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 I take in extra protein, and L-Glutamine also, I was curious about whether it'd help to add Creatine, will get some at some point to give it a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mythil Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Creatine is very hit and miss, at least in my experience. I know what it's meant to do but I don't see much different between taking and not taking it. Protein powder and BCAA's work fine and you'll save money by dropping creatine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azhrarn Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I do 3 times per week gym (1h) + bike (40min)+ 3 times MA (1h and half). I run maybe 1 or 2 times per week (20-30mins). I take before every gym 4 pills of "Mega Plus RAM".Then after W.O. I run @ home by bike (it takes 20mins) and take 8gr of BCAA and 20 gr of soya-protein.A friend of mine tell me that I should take 30gr of soya and 8 of BCAA post W.O. and then 6 of BCAA everyday. Maybe I could also take 20gr of soya-protein everyday (they give me a lot of energy). Am I doing something wrong?I fell more power and sharp, but no real bulking. I went in India and after my weight was increased by 3kg, now I lost them. I'm training in gym since September (I quitted in december, january and march). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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