Sport When should I start using creatine?

[andrew5665]

Ive just started weight training again after a 6 month absence. I have been going to gym 3 x times a week for the last 6 weeks. I am on a specific Basketball training program and have started taking Whey Protein last week.

I am very keen to get the best out of myself and my Basketball. Would people advise taking creatine at this stage of my development?

 

[marrty24]

Sure... taking creatine right now isn't going to hurt you. Just make sure you are drinking 100oz of water per day.

 

[tic]

*shrug*

If you want to take some creatine, I'd advice to take it after your weight session or hard pratice / game. Personally, I've gone over and used Creatine Estyl instead of mono because creatine mono require loading phase + maintaince but it does give you a nice pump and make you bigger (via water retention) than you outta be.

 

[acdc554]

If I were you, I would be getting some good Whey's protein instead of creatine. I wouldn't use creatine until you start to platue. And in terms of "when"..18 years old is a safe age, after workouts is a good time to use it, and on your non-lifting days. I only use about a tsp, so a little bit goes a long way.