[flyin man]

Quick question for you guys,
I've always used cellmass as my creatine for bulking, and it is suggested on the tub to take it first thing in the morning and right after working out. Simple.

Now i just switched to plain micronized creatine mono and im almost done with my loading phase. I am curious whether to take 5g in the morning and 5g after working out or should i take 5g preworkout and 5g postworkout. Which way is the most effective way? Any help is appreciated.

[abmaxson86]

take 5 grams pre workout and 5 grams post workout with your protein shakes.....makes it easier

[prime52]

2.5 morning
5 preworkout
2.5 post workout

[flyin man]

I know alot of guys who do both ways, but I always thought it was best to spread it out through the day. Because when you wake up your body is looking for the first thing to kickstart it into gear and i thought creatine in the morning along with some whey and breakfast was the best. But I've never thought of taking it morning, pre, and post.

[mitbar]

Originally Posted by prime52

2.5 morning
5 preworkout
2.5 post workout

cosign prime very good way to do it.

[flyin man]

Please explain why each method is used and which one makes one better?
Morning and postworkout, Pre and postworkout, or morning, pre, and post

[mitbar]

really its a personal preference thing bro. post workout helps replenish your muscles pretty quick and in the morning it just a good start for the day. the most important one is post workout for sure.

[allstar]

Immediately before your workout is not the best time to take creatine.

First, large shifts in body fluid during exercise should be avoided at all cost. They could severely compromise exercise performance and even prove hazardous.

Also, creatine needn't be "fresh" to work. Once the muscle stores are full(loading phase), creatine is stable until degraded. Therefore, the stores don't need to be replenished immediately before exercising.

Dont take it during your workout, taking creatine during your workout could hampers exercise performance. This is due to the effect of dehydration on exercise performance.

Also dont do the pre and post becauase supplementing both before and after exercise may be counterproductive because of the inhibition of creatine transporter activity that may still persist from the previous feeding.

So saying this the best time to take IMO is in the morning and than post work out because your body is most receptive to insulin, and you should be getting an insulin PWO so that would shuttle the creatine better

[mitbar]

exactly what i said but more "smart" lol. (notice the bad sentence) good post allstar.

[allstar]

haha well i was typing it up and didnt see you had responded, but o well

[flyin man]

Thanks alot guys for clearing it up for me. Now i know what to do, much appreciated.

[mitbar]

no prob bro best of luck with it.