By Russ Howe-Pti
The worst aspect of the fitness industry is the amount of misinformation and hype surrounding the effects of certain supplements. Many people just want to know how to build muscle and never find the answer as they get lost in a world of sales hype. Today we'll look at creatine supplements and help you to know what to look for in this area.
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.
The net result is regular people tend to get a bit lost.
This supplement is absolutely no different. Many people don't know where to start and they see every major supplement manufacturer saying the exact same things, swearing that you need to use their product because all of the other ones will not work as effectively for you.
This particular product is designed to increase your body's ability to perform explosive movements. Your body generates it already, it's what you use up when you go for a short sprint or perform any heavy lifting motion. The problem is we don't have very much of it in our system at any one time, so by supplementing it you can increase these stores dramatically.
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.
Despite all of the myths and marketing behind it over the last two decades, you've just got the explanation of what this supplement does right there. That's it.
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.
Now that you have got your head around what this supplement actually does, the last thing we want is for you to get lost when looking at different blends and wondering which one is superior. Much like rival companies, they'll all claim to be the biggest and the best for your money.
If scientific research is what you'd like to base your decision on, and we wholly recommend you do so, then you should stick to the basic form of this product which is pure monohydrate.
That is largely due to the fact that monohydrate has been with us for around two decades and has been the subject of far more studies and trials than any of the newer options. It's also the most cost effective blend, so it's certainly a good place to start.
When it comes to learning how to build muscle we know that almost everybody needs help or advice at some point. The world of supplements is often the area where people get lost, so you now know the effects of creatine supplements and what to expect from them when you are in the gym. Now it's time to reap the rewards of your new knowledge.
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.
The net result is regular people tend to get a bit lost.
This supplement is absolutely no different. Many people don't know where to start and they see every major supplement manufacturer saying the exact same things, swearing that you need to use their product because all of the other ones will not work as effectively for you.
This particular product is designed to increase your body's ability to perform explosive movements. Your body generates it already, it's what you use up when you go for a short sprint or perform any heavy lifting motion. The problem is we don't have very much of it in our system at any one time, so by supplementing it you can increase these stores dramatically.
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.
Despite all of the myths and marketing behind it over the last two decades, you've just got the explanation of what this supplement does right there. That's it.
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.
Now that you have got your head around what this supplement actually does, the last thing we want is for you to get lost when looking at different blends and wondering which one is superior. Much like rival companies, they'll all claim to be the biggest and the best for your money.
If scientific research is what you'd like to base your decision on, and we wholly recommend you do so, then you should stick to the basic form of this product which is pure monohydrate.
That is largely due to the fact that monohydrate has been with us for around two decades and has been the subject of far more studies and trials than any of the newer options. It's also the most cost effective blend, so it's certainly a good place to start.
When it comes to learning how to build muscle we know that almost everybody needs help or advice at some point. The world of supplements is often the area where people get lost, so you now know the effects of creatine supplements and what to expect from them when you are in the gym. Now it's time to reap the rewards of your new knowledge.
About the Author:
Creator: Russ Howe PTI is a popular personal trainer. See how to build musclewith our free video guide showing the five steps to a more powerful body andcreatine.