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Before and After...is the answer I have gotten from the majority of the trainers I have asked. I know that everyone has different opinions, but it makes sense to me. You want the creatine boost before your workout to give you an edge. And, after your workout, while your muscles are starved. I have always taken 1/2 the daily dose before, and the other 1/2 immediately after, and seen great results.

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Taking a protein drink after a workout is good. After a workout the body muscles will be recovering from the workout and would require a lot of protein to grow and rebuild themselves. So if you supply them with protein after a workout they would recuperate and grow well.

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Any one looking to gain lean muscle tissue can take creatine. It will help gain lean muscle and increase strength.

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There are arguments for both. Especially if you don't feel bloated after taking it, it's best to split it up into two small doses both before and after.

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I am going to start using size-on creatine. the directions say to sip it while u work out and in between reps. can i drink half before and half after?

You can, but you would be wasting your money. If the directions say to sip it while you work out, that's exactly what you should do. Creatine is best absorbed gradually, and as your body's need for it increases (during the workout), absorption will get better. Most capsule forms of Creatine simulate this by having a slower release; you take it before your workout, and the capsule gradually releases it into your system. If you take a lot before the workout, most of it will be wasted because your body won't have a need for it, so the excess will get flushed. If you drink a lot after your workout, it will be too late to have any effect on your workout. Creatine is a workout supplement, not a protein shake or meal choice.


Can you drink on creatine?

One of the most popular forms of Creatine is the plain old powder. It is available in many forms including pill, liquid, etc. I prefer mixing my Creatine with gatorade, and drinking it throughout my workout. Short answer, YES, you can drink Creatine (If you mix it with a beverage).


Should you eat during a workout?

No, you should eat protein before and after, but drink a lot of water during.


Can you take 2 kre alkalyn pill before work out even it says take one pre and 1 post workout and take protein sheak after work out?

Yes, you can take 2 pill's of Kre-Alkalyn before you start you're work out but it will not bring you best results. The reason why you should drink 1 before workout and 1 after is that Kre-Alkalyn is 15 times stronger than regular creatine which means 1 pill is enough to keep the body well supplied during training and the other after training is to replenish the creatine that was used by you're body during exercise so that you creatine levels are constant after workout which will result in better muscle growth.


Do you drink pro complex before or after workout?

Before and after


What is the best drink to put creatine in?

it is thought that taking creatine with a sweet juice is absorbed better..but later studies state its the same with water...you can take creatine with your post workout shake which means protein,water,dextrose,creatine.... there are lines of flavored creatines you can mix with water alone and are tasty.


Should you eat a Snickers bar to be strong for weight lifting?

no! drink a pre workout drink 1 hour before training


Is it bad to take caffeine with creatine?

Yes it is bad to take caffeine with creatine. Both caffeine and creatine dehydrate you so you will get really dehydrated. Even when on creatine alone you should drink a lot of water because creatine needs a lot of water to work and you will get dehydrated if you don't drink water when on it. Also caffeine will reduce the effectiveness of creatine.


Can we drink water before doing a running workout?

Yes, in moderation


How much water to drink on creatine?

You should be taking about 8oz of water per tablet or capsule.


What age should you drink creatine?

22 years if you are a man if you are a woman i don t know


Should you drink protein before or after working out and on every workout?

both 30 mins before and 30 mins after. but if you only want to once, 30 mins after. drink protein if you want ur muscles to be bigger