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2004/02/07, 03:20 PM
Im a very active 50y.o. male. Ive lost 40 lbs and want to try to add more muscle. I work out 5-6 days a week.I do alot of cario(walking, jogging, stairmaster, eliptical x trainer) about 1 hr a day. I also lift weights. Im a little bit restricted on real heavy weights at this time, due to rotator cuff surgery 13 wks ago. Anyway I'm considering taking creatine. I've read it will aid in building muscle growth.How long before you see results? Will I gain back the weight I've bust my a** to loose? Side effects? Any input or success stories will be appreciated.
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2004/02/07, 04:07 PM
Hi j. I asked my Dr about creatine and he said go for it. I haven't seen a downside. I started last Saturday and put on about 4 or 5 lbs but body fat% remained the same. BB1 says weight gain is in the muscles where extra water is retained. I haven't seen strength growth but it only been a week.
My Dr said they sometimes use creatine to treat certain heart patients. I have seen no side effects though my muscle seems firmer and feel fuller.
Don't push the weights real hard on arm stuff. I'm 8 months out from my cuff stuff and still have bad days. Do a search on the creatine. I haven't found a downside.
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Some times life is like herding cats.
Charlie
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2004/02/07, 04:19 PM
Creatine is basically a cell volumizer, that is why water is so important when taking creatine.
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2004/02/08, 04:13 PM
bb1.....is this a good thing for someone my age doing.
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