would it be advisable for a rugby player to be taking creatine? like how dyou make sure that u do not become too big?
2006-08-25 03:15:32 · 3 answers · asked by ritz biscuit 2 in Sports ➔ Rugby
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2006-08-25 03:34:49 · answer #1 · answered by steamroller98439 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Creatine is involved in the first system for regenerating ATP (the fuel source for cells), is found naturally in foods, and our body even synthesizes it. Basically, it's a nutritional supplement that helps you perform at a high intensity rate for a longer period of time, but it's not a steroid.
In rugby, obviously you need a lot of endurance. However, if you do take Creatine, start very slow. I don't think enough testing has gone on with Creatine to get to all the side effects, so be safe.
2006-08-25 10:34:14 · answer #2 · answered by C. Menstein 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it will improve your size and strength but it will never be able to make you 'too big' In reality creatine is only a 3% performance booster (no source nutrionist at my club told me) but it will make your muscles look bigger. If your looking for good gains in strength and size a good diet rich in protein and carbs (including protein shakes, weight gain products of protein/carb mix) will do a lot more good. Not to mention you cant make any gains at all unless you put in the work at the gym. Lastly in my experiance an energy booster/ nitric oxide supplement such as bsn no-xplode can help you to get much more from your workouts
2006-08-28 17:56:30 · answer #3 · answered by marco_syco 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋