Saturday, March 23, 2013

Is Creatine One Of The Best Weight Loss Tips You've Never Heard Of?

By Russ Howe


Despite being one of the most researched supplements in the bodybuilding industry, creatine is a product which still causes a mountain of confusion. One of those areas of confusion is the weight loss benefits it holds within it's power. Due to the large reputation it has as a muscle building product, most exercise fans are totally unaware that using this product is also one of the top weight loss tips the fitness industry has to offer.

One of the key reasons it is often overlooked is that the genre of losing weight is so dominated by fat loss pills and fad diets. Many people are a little scared to use products which have a reputation for building lean tissue. []

However, recent studies have confirmed that the use of this substance can not only aid in fat loss, but enhance it greatly! To understand why, you need to take a quick look at what it actually does for your body. Unlike most other sports supplements, it's a naturally occurring substance. Your body's natural resources are not limitless, however, and you will understand exactly why in a second or two. It is responsible for the short bursts of explosive energy we require when, for instance, we want to suddenly sprint for a bus or lift a quite heavy box. The body's resources usually only last for bursts of eight seconds at the most, then they require at least a few minutes before another short burst can be performed at maximum intensity.

This particular product first came to light around twenty one years ago, during the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, where it was used by sprinters. Based on the information above, you can probably already see why sprinting coaches wanted to use this product. Given that most sprinters complete a 100 meter dash in around 10 seconds, and most 200 meter runners compete their race in around 19 seconds, increasing the body's natural resources of this explosive substance would significantly enhance their ability while out on the track. They were right to do this. Take this into a gym context and it could result in an extra repetition being performed where previously you lacked the explosive strength to do it, or perhaps an extra weight being used.

So don't make the mistake of presuming that you'll pile on extra muscle mass just because you use this product. You will not. It's what you do with the extra explosive power that counts. If your current training routine is geared around fat loss program then this will only enhance your results further.

When it comes to the multiple fat loss benefits it holds, you have to look at more recent times. Studies recently showed us that the more lean tissue our body holds, the more effective the body is at metabolizing fat for fuel both inside and outside of the gym.

Further still, recent studies showed it was also responsible for pushing excess water into the cells of the major muscles and helping them to achieve a leaner, harder appearance.

The multiple benefits of creatine are not well reported, given it's huge reputation as a muscle building supplement. This is one of the best weight loss tips most regular gym members, particularly ladies, remain completely unaware of.




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