do i take creatine on days im not training.

[lyricalnut02]

hi i jus wanted to know wether i shud be taking creatine mono of days which i dont train, or is it only on days i train? coz on the supplement it hasnt stated it. thanks. i just started the supplement today.

[BiggerGuns=LongerDrives]

You should be taking it 7 days a week, training or not.
On training days you should take more of it though.

I tend to take 5 gr on off days and 10 on days I train

[NiteHawk]

Yes, as BiggerGuns stated, take it on off days as well. I prefer to take my dosage on non-training days at breakfast.

[lyricalnut02]

thanks guys, the creatine im taking is EAS Betagen and it was expensive lol, but the guy at the store told me its the ****. it says take 3 serverings a day i took a servering before and after training, shud i take my last serving before i go to bed alongside my protein, it says u can mix the creatine with the protein if u want on the supplement. and how can i take more or less like u suggest biggunz wen it says take 3 servings a day, isnt it dangerous for my liver if i take more then wot is suggested. ty for ur info anyway guys.

[BiggerGuns=LongerDrives]

Originally Posted by lyricalnut02

thanks guys, the creatine im taking is EAS Betagen and it was expensive lol, but the guy at the store told me its the ****. it says take 3 serverings a day i took a servering before and after training, shud i take my last serving before i go to bed alongside my protein, it says u can mix the creatine with the protein if u want on the supplement. and how can i take more or less like u suggest biggunz wen it says take 3 servings a day, isnt it dangerous for my liver if i take more then wot is suggested. ty for ur info anyway guys.

Dont listen to the manufacturers.
But you CAN take 3 servings a day (15 gr total) if you want to, but I received the same results by taking only 2 servings (10 gr) and 1 on my off days as I did when I took 3. They want you to use it all as fast as possible so they can sell you more that's what that is about.

I hope they didnt also recommend to load it did they? If so, disregard that as there is no need to "load" it, another waste of creatine and more money in their pockets

Just make sure to drink at least 3.78 litres of water per day (1 gallon) and you will be fine. You'd be even further ahead to drink at least 1.5 gallons, the more the better and the less intestinal issues.

If you decide to take 3 servings, I'd take it like this
* First thing upon waking up in the morning
* Right before workout
* Right after workout

But on your off days should only do 2 times then
* First thing upon waking up in the morning
* Maybe in the aftenoon? Between a meal

[lyricalnut02]

cheers m8 u been a real help, i dont even know wot loading is if im honest with u, all i know is from wot ive read on this forum, the best times to take creatine is before and after working out, and as u have just told me, im gona stick to ur suggestion on wen to take my creatine. thanks alot dude.

[BiggerGuns=LongerDrives]

Anytime mate, the forum is useful at times

[Mrbobcat]

I just started a new routine and have been on creatine for about 5 weeks (of my last routine). I didn't take any today as I was planning on taking a couple weeks off of it. Is that a good idea, since I'm not going extremely heavy right now or will I lose any weight I've gained since I've been on it (only a couple pounds)?

[BiggerGuns=LongerDrives]

Originally Posted by Mrbobcat

I just started a new routine and have been on creatine for about 5 weeks (of my last routine). I didn't take any today as I was planning on taking a couple weeks off of it. Is that a good idea, since I'm not going extremely heavy right now or will I lose any weight I've gained since I've been on it (only a couple pounds)?

I cycle it off and on, but some stay on it continously.

I usually take it for like 60 days (8 weeks) and then I'll get off it for like 90 days and keep repeating this cycle.

[lyricalnut02]

isnt it better to take it for 4 weeks, then 2 weeks of and repeat.

[dannyboy9]

In order to feel and see the full effects and potential of creatine, it is advised to take it either 8 weeks/12 weeks ON & 4 weeks OFF.

[lyricalnut02]

ok kool thanks for that.