The world of bodybuilding supplements is often confusing and there are thousands of people in the world trying to figure out how to build muscle effectively. Today, we are going to be looking into creatine supplements and explaining what they do and whether or not you should be using one.
There is no doubt that the number one cause of failure in the fitness industry is confusion.
For some strange reason there are plenty of people in this industry who cannot explain how to use a certain product, or what that product does to your body, without going way too scientific for most people to understand. Maybe it's a self-gratification thing, we don't know, but we do know this. If your client can't follow what you're saying then it's useless information.
Because of this tendency to over complicate supplements, people get lost and have no clue where to start. It doesn't need to be like that.
Every company tells you their latest product is the best to ever hit the market, we're sure you have already come across that type of thing.
This particular supplement has been around for over twenty years and is a substance which your body actually produces when you need to perform big, explosive movements like sprinting or heavy lifting. The theory behind it, which has been proven since, is that by taking additional amounts of this product alongside your body's natural resources of it you will increase your ability to perform those explosive movements.
So what does all that actually mean for you in the gym? Imagine being able to push out an extra rep at the end of a few of your sets, or being able to sprint for another interval on the treadmill.
That's the product in a nutshell. It increases your body's ability to draw on that massive, exploding power it uses for big movements.
Now for the all important question. Will the product give you a more muscular physique? The answer is no, it will not. At least, it won't directly give you a more muscular physique. Think about it, all it does is increase your 'ability' to lift slightly heavier than you may do right now. You still have to actually go put the work in yourself. If you took this product and didn't exercise, you'd see no change.
One area where people don't expect to come unstuck is choosing which blend of this supplement to use. There is more than one type of this product and all the major companies will have a range of different options, ranging from pills, to powders, to drinks.
If you are basing your decision on which blend has the most clinical research to back it up then your choice is very easy. The oldest form, monohydrate, is miles ahead of any other type.
That may sound shocking in a world where people are always trying to get you to buy the most expensive version of everything, but the original form of the supplement has far more scientific research behind it than any other form, even the most expensive ones.
So, if you want to know how to build muscle and you are looking at using a creatine supplement as a way to enhance your results in the gym, our recommendation is to start with a simple monohydrate product and take things from there. Now you know the facts on what it does, you should be able to push to the next level.
There is no doubt that the number one cause of failure in the fitness industry is confusion.
For some strange reason there are plenty of people in this industry who cannot explain how to use a certain product, or what that product does to your body, without going way too scientific for most people to understand. Maybe it's a self-gratification thing, we don't know, but we do know this. If your client can't follow what you're saying then it's useless information.
Because of this tendency to over complicate supplements, people get lost and have no clue where to start. It doesn't need to be like that.
Every company tells you their latest product is the best to ever hit the market, we're sure you have already come across that type of thing.
This particular supplement has been around for over twenty years and is a substance which your body actually produces when you need to perform big, explosive movements like sprinting or heavy lifting. The theory behind it, which has been proven since, is that by taking additional amounts of this product alongside your body's natural resources of it you will increase your ability to perform those explosive movements.
So what does all that actually mean for you in the gym? Imagine being able to push out an extra rep at the end of a few of your sets, or being able to sprint for another interval on the treadmill.
That's the product in a nutshell. It increases your body's ability to draw on that massive, exploding power it uses for big movements.
Now for the all important question. Will the product give you a more muscular physique? The answer is no, it will not. At least, it won't directly give you a more muscular physique. Think about it, all it does is increase your 'ability' to lift slightly heavier than you may do right now. You still have to actually go put the work in yourself. If you took this product and didn't exercise, you'd see no change.
One area where people don't expect to come unstuck is choosing which blend of this supplement to use. There is more than one type of this product and all the major companies will have a range of different options, ranging from pills, to powders, to drinks.
If you are basing your decision on which blend has the most clinical research to back it up then your choice is very easy. The oldest form, monohydrate, is miles ahead of any other type.
That may sound shocking in a world where people are always trying to get you to buy the most expensive version of everything, but the original form of the supplement has far more scientific research behind it than any other form, even the most expensive ones.
So, if you want to know how to build muscle and you are looking at using a creatine supplement as a way to enhance your results in the gym, our recommendation is to start with a simple monohydrate product and take things from there. Now you know the facts on what it does, you should be able to push to the next level.
About the Author:
Writer: Russ Howe PTI is a popular fitness coach. Learn how to build muscle with our free video guide giving the 5 steps to a more muscular body and creatine.
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