Comments on: Creatine is for Women Too!

By: HY

HY — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 16:24:00 +0000

did anyone read the supplements article/discussion on elitefts?

surprisingly creatine wasn’t that popular (unless I read it wrong)

By: HY

HY — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 16:16:37 +0000

Shawn,
I think the point was:

John v1.0: squat 100kg, bench 60kg, deadlift 100kg
John v2.0: squat 140kg, bench 100kg, deadlift 140kg

then it is very “likely” that John v2.0 is bigger than v1.0.

there’s really not much point in comparing John v1.0 against Tom v1.5 or whoever else.

By: Shawn

Shawn — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:44:42 +0000

Hello,
I have a question about the comment “Strength is directly related to an increase in muscle size and volume” Strength gains has everything to do with more neural drive and intention. I know lots of people with “big” muscles who can’t lift as much as someone with “small” muscles. The more you train, the more the endplate of a motor nerve innervates the muscle it is connected to. Size and volume are not the indication of strength gains. Thanks!
Shawn

By: Lynne

Lynne — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:28:19 +0000

Thanks Jimmy. I have 2 questions after listening to the episode. One, I’m still not sure how much to be taking. Jen, you said you take 10 grams a day and we are close in weight(although you’re a helluva lot tighter than me right now!) Is that a good starting point? The second question-I took 5 grams a day for a month or so last year and didn’t really see much in the way of results. Not taking enough, or does that make me a non-responder?

By: Racer

Racer — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 22:39:45 +0000

Thanks Kevin.

By: kevin.larrabee

kevin.larrabee — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 20:22:06 +0000

Racer,

You don’t become dependent on it, you might just drop some water weight when you stop taking it, thats it.

By: Racer

Racer — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 19:20:33 +0000

Sorry to be a pain, any chance of an answer to my question above? Thanks.

By: Magnus Solberg

Magnus Solberg — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:48:02 +0000

Jimmy,

Could you please explain what nutritional steps you take with creatine non-responders?
Also, apart from using creatine, how can we achieve optimal cellular hydration?

I love the show by the way. The Fitcast has at least one faitful listener in Norway

By: Jimmy Smith

Jimmy Smith — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 19:55:47 +0000

Lynne,
Please let me know if you have any questions after getting that far. Yes, you should take it throughout the day to increase cell hydration which is an anabolic signal.

Jimmy
http://www.jimmysmithtraining.com

By: Jimmy Smith

Jimmy Smith — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 19:53:25 +0000

Sal,
No need to cycle creatine. You’re welcome about the crystal light suggestion, I wouldn’t drink it during my workout however.

Jimmy
http://www.jimmysmithtraining.com