How Creatine Can Help Your Weight Loss Further

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.

As far as fat loss goes in general, this supplement is often overlooked in favor of thermogenic pills which claim to speed up the metabolism and help the body to shed more blubber. []

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.

It first hit the spotlight during the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, where many coaches with sprinting athletes on their books began using it in their diets in the build up to the games. Their reasoning for this was that it would increase their explosive ability over a short distance, making it perfect for 100m sprinters. Their reasoning turned out to be correct, with many record times being logged and countless scientific studies going on to confirm it's effectiveness and safety. Bodybuilders began using it shortly afterwards, realizing that it would enable them to lift slightly heavier weights due to the increase in explosive strength it provided. It's reputation as a quality muscle building product was then cemented.

So the supplement itself won't increase your muscle, it's the result of what you do with the excess explosive strength you have gained from it. For this reason, any ladies worrying about piling on tons of lean muscle mass as a result of using this type of product can lay to rest any concerns.

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.

It was also shown to force excess water directly from the body into muscle cells, causing a harder, lean look in our major muscle groups.

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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