💊 Creatine: Best Type and Timing?

GraceReps · Post by **GraceReps** » Mon Jul 14, 2025 7:31 pm

@nick_bulkzone yes! I do HIIT 2x a week and creatine keeps me from gassing out too fast.

DanInMotion · Post by **DanInMotion** » Mon Jul 14, 2025 7:32 pm

Also keep salt intake up. Helps your body hold the water where you want it—in the muscle.

michellestrong · Post by **michellestrong** » Thu Jul 17, 2025 6:58 pm

Do you guys cycle off? Or just stay on year-round?

LiftWithLiam · Post by **LiftWithLiam** » Thu Jul 17, 2025 6:59 pm

@michelle nope, I run it year-round. No harm in staying saturated.

SophFit · Post by **SophFit** » Thu Jul 17, 2025 6:59 pm

Anyone notice better pumps with mono vs HCL?
I felt fuller on mono but less bloated with HCL. Weird.

MealPrepMaestroo · Post by **MealPrepMaestroo** » Thu Jul 17, 2025 7:00 pm

@SophFit same. But bloat isn’t an issue if you drink enough water.

tony_trains · Post by **tony_trains** » Thu Jul 17, 2025 7:01 pm

Pro tip: don’t mix it in hot coffee lol
I tried that once and it clumped like cement.

nick_bulkzone · Post by **nick_bulkzone** » Thu Jul 17, 2025 7:01 pm

Lol learned that the hard way too.
Cold shake or oats only for me now.

GraceReps · Post by **GraceReps** » Thu Jul 17, 2025 7:02 pm

Best lifting boost for me: mono + carbs post-lift. Glycogen + creatine =

LiftWithLiam · Post by **LiftWithLiam** » Thu Jul 17, 2025 7:02 pm

Facts. Dextrose or even a banana works great.

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