Before workouts becase every certain is jest befor workouts.
creatine before you workout with 2 litres of water while working out.. glutamine after your workout for the best recovery..
Any time that's best for you on your work out days
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.
Always make sure that before, during and after an intense workout you stay hydrated and replace your electrolytes. To repair muscles after a workout Creatine is a great supplement. http://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/Creatine-supplements-common-questions-answered.html
Protein is best after a workout. Muscles rip during exercise and the rebuilding process is what makes them stronger. That's when you need the protein. Also, protein before a workout can cause digestive issues during that workout. ______________________________________________________________________ Answer:Creatine actually causes your muscle cells to absorb more water which makes them look bigger which gives us an illusion of extra size and mass. Effectively speaking, once you cut down on your creatine intake, the muscles would start releasing the excess water and you may end up feeling your muscles shrink in size. But, one good thing about creatine is that, it helps you gain that extra strength needed to do heavy workouts. Though it only packs water into our muscles, a properly administered dosage/cycle of creatine can help you in gaining weight and strength.
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.
Creatine is used in many different ways, and in the end, it comes down to preference. If you are thinking about using Creatine, do a little research online, and then try out different methods for yourself, to see which work best. Personally, I take a half a scoop 15-20 minutes before my workout with water, and then another half scoop mixed with gatorade, or whatever I feel like drinking during my workout. You don't really need more than 5 grams per day. Also make sure you stay WELL hydrated if you're going to be supplementing Creatine.
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.
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.
after is more important then before but you can do both. you want about 1.5 grams of proten per pound of muscle. diff people say diff things about that ratio but that's a good one. you rbody can only absorb so much proten at a time though so spread it out every three hours try to eat somthing. proten befor bed is equally important as after workout as your muscles heal the most as you sleep.
You can find the best workout programs in Romeo from referrals from other people you know. Then as with diets any workout program should be cleared by your doctor before you start it. You can also check the internet for information to start with.
Most of the first studies done on creatine were with hot tea, which the warm water fully dissolved the creatine faster and more efficiently. Others believe cold water is fine since the creatine will be in the gut and will be warm enough to dissolve before digestion. IMO I would say mixing it with warm water (not hot) would be best, this way you get the creatine fully dissolved without denaturing the creatine with too hot of water.