The jury has been in on creatine for a while — it works. Here's what you should know about this muscle building supplement.
Why is creatine such a popular weightlifting supplement? Simple. It’s been widely researched and proven to deliver impressive results. Creatine, a natural substance found in red meat and fish can reduce fatigue and increase performance during high-intensity exercise and activities. But that’s just scratching the surface.
Here are 6 tidbits about creatine every weightlifter should know.
The buzz around creatine’s muscle-building prowess isn’t hype, says personal trainer Lisa Lynn, author of The Metabolism Solution. But only if creatine is used with a strict diet and training routine. So if you had visions of taking creatine, snapping your fingers and getting ripped, snap out of it.
“In short, creatine helps give you energy, but you still have to get the work done,” Lynn explains. “However, if it can help push you to get those five or so extra reps, you'll add more muscle.”
