Okay so i'm looking into creatine and i got this Amplified Creatine 189 from GNC. Little did I know GNC is a shitty place to buy supplements and after some research I will probably return this and buy some creatine monohydrate: http://www.nutraplanet.com/search?view[ ... onohydrate
Is there a brand of the two 1kg tubs of creatine mono that is better than the other?
Also, what do you guys make of NO Xplode: http://www.nutraplanet.com/product/bsn/ ... l?sel=2273
Thanks in advance guyZZZ
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To knowledge, certainly in America,. it doesnt matter who's Brand Creatine you buy, there are only two manufacturers of Creatine, who supply to pretty much all the supplement companies, so it's just the same thing, in varied liveries and tub sizes, depending on the manufacturers wishes.
As for NO-Explode, forget it. Pointless, and just a fancy product with Caffeine, which being a vasoconstrictor, will partly work against the Arginine content.
As for NO-Explode, forget it. Pointless, and just a fancy product with Caffeine, which being a vasoconstrictor, will partly work against the Arginine content.
Not worth it in opinion. You would be better off eating a pre-workout meal that is a source of slow to moderate digesting carbohydrates, protein and fast digesting carbohydrates. Sources or slow digesting carbs are brown rice, oatmeal and whole wheat pasta to name a few. Portion control and timing is a must when consuming a pre-workout meal. If you consume an overabundance of carbs or consume them too close to your workout, your body has insufficient time to metabolize the food. This results in blood being redirected to your working muscles rather than being reflowed to your stomach to aid in digestion, causing stomach cramps. As a general rule, consume anywhere between 20 to 40 grams of carbohydrates one to two hours before working out.
Oranges make an excellent addition to your pre-workout meal as well, kind of like a little dessert if you will. Now that you have a slower digesting carb source, it is also beneficial to have a small but sufficient source of fast-digesting carbs to kick-start your workout. Oranges provide this type of quick energy source. Aside from providing a solid source of simple carbohydrates, oranges are packed with vitamin C and electrolytes. Bananas and apples are also excellent options if oranges aren't your thing.
Throw in some chicken with your pasta and you have yourself the perfect pre-workout meal. The chicken will provide the protein that you need. A whey protein shake will also work as a substitute. As a general rule, consume between 20 to 40 grams of protein in preparation for your training session. I hope this helps.
Oranges make an excellent addition to your pre-workout meal as well, kind of like a little dessert if you will. Now that you have a slower digesting carb source, it is also beneficial to have a small but sufficient source of fast-digesting carbs to kick-start your workout. Oranges provide this type of quick energy source. Aside from providing a solid source of simple carbohydrates, oranges are packed with vitamin C and electrolytes. Bananas and apples are also excellent options if oranges aren't your thing.
Throw in some chicken with your pasta and you have yourself the perfect pre-workout meal. The chicken will provide the protein that you need. A whey protein shake will also work as a substitute. As a general rule, consume between 20 to 40 grams of protein in preparation for your training session. I hope this helps.