Creatine During Football Season?

Diet and Nutrition
1

I started taking Creatine monohydrate this summer in preparation for my Freshman year of college football. I would take 5 grams at breakfast and 5 grams PWO.

I experienced significant gains in both size and strength. I’ve heard that Creatine increases the probability of you cramping up, so it shouldn’t be taken during a sports season. However, I have also read about studies that refute that claim.

So, should I continue to supplement with Creatine during the season or should I cycle off and wait until off season workouts?

2

Have you not been doing football related things along with working out all summer? Have you had a cramp yet? Should be able to answer your own question because some people might get cramps while others do not.

3

take it years round but as always be SURE top stay hydrated and get your electrolytes

Phill

4

If you’re cramping up with creatine it simply means you aren’t hydrated enough.

Suck back a liter or water right now, and consider mixing in some gatorade if you’re going to be sweating for long periods of time.

5

Thanks for the input.
Outrage, I have been conditioning and doing football drills all summer and have not experienced any cramping so I should be alright.
Also, do you think taking Creatine during the season will be beneficial in terms of muscle recovery and stamina?

6

My son plays football and I recommend he drops it for the season…

You may be fully hydrated prior to the workouts but during the workouts most coaches will restrict water as a motivation or punishment…

Not worth the risk, so drop it till you have full control of your intake of water…