Basic Creatine Questions

[Barbillus]

I just started taking creatine yesterday couple with a mass gaining diet. I have already noticed a difference (its the water that stays in your muscles) and its only been 24 hours so I am pleased....

I have a few questions.

1) I workout 4 days a week. Do I need to take my creatine on my off days? If so in what amounts? (When I workout I take the pills of creatine w/ 3 before and 3 after)

2) Do I need to keep drinking water like crazy on my off days?

 

[NEWBIE101]

Originally posted by Barbillus
I just started taking creatine yesterday couple with a mass gaining diet. I have already noticed a difference (its the water that stays in your muscles) and its only been 24 hours so I am pleased....

I have a few questions.

1) I workout 4 days a week. Do I need to take my creatine on my off days? If so in what amounts? (When I workout I take the pills of creatine w/ 3 before and 3 after)

2) Do I need to keep drinking water like crazy on my off days?

1. Yes, take creatine on your off days. Take 3 grams less on the days that you don't workout. How much are you currently using?

2. Yes since you'll be taking it on those days as well.

 

[Reto]

YES

YES

Drink water like there is no tomorrow. Forget all other beverages (except coffee and beer)...