Creatine before rugby?

[chainlinkkid]

[FONT=&quot]My friend is wondering if it would be a good idea or if there are any benefits from taking creatine monohydrate before a rugby match. Any input would be greatly appreciated.[/FONT]

 

[SteveMobsterG]

It's better for the training for rugby than a match

 

[stevesmi]

the truth is mono creatine isn't 100% water soluble.. so it can get into your intestines and cause bloating.. so i would NOT use mono creatine.. use HCL

 

[Fella Finn]

the truth is mono creatine isn't 100% water soluble.. so it can get into your intestines and cause bloating.. so i would NOT use mono creatine.. use HCL

How is HCL any better?

 

[SteveMobsterG]

Apparently better at uptake. I have no issues with mono so it's not a problem

 

[RoySimpson]

I would take creatine 2-3 hours before physical assertion.

 

[stevesmi]

How is HCL any better?

it is water soluble so it won't get stuck in the intestines.

when you mix with water you can tell how water soluble it is

 

[cbbram]

Not really sure to be honest. Doesn't hurt to try.

 

[Tazz]

Test it out, no risk in doing so.

 

[RickRock13]

[FONT=&quot]My friend is wondering if it would be a good idea or if there are any benefits from taking creatine monohydrate before a rugby match. Any input would be greatly appreciated.[/FONT]

The timing before a match doesn't make a difference. Just take creatine mono daily to keep it saturated in your muscle cells

 

[rugger75]

I played rugby regularly for 13 years. Still play occasionally. I think creatine helps some with lifting in line outs, driving in the pack/scrum downs, sprinting (fast twitch muscle activity).
But won’t help if it’s just a one time use before a match. It would be best to use it leading up to the match during regular lifting and training sessions.
I’d often cycle on it during the season and off during the off season.


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