The Hidden Fat Loss Benefits Of Creatine Supplements

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.


One of the key reasons it is often overlooked is that the genre of losing weight is so dominated by fat loss pills and fad diets. Many people are a little scared to use products which have a reputation for building lean tissue. []

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.

This particular product first came to light around twenty one years ago, during the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, where it was used by sprinters. Based on the information above, you can probably already see why sprinting coaches wanted to use this product. Given that most sprinters complete a 100 meter dash in around 10 seconds, and most 200 meter runners compete their race in around 19 seconds, increasing the body's natural resources of this explosive substance would significantly enhance their ability while out on the track. They were right to do this. Take this into a gym context and it could result in an extra repetition being performed where previously you lacked the explosive strength to do it, or perhaps an extra weight being used.

Simply using the product itself isn't going to automatically make you build a ton of muscle, of course. This comes down to how you apply the extra explosive strength you gain from it. It simply enables you to work slightly harder at maximum intensity.

The reason it's so effective as a fat loss supplement is that recent scientific studies confirmed the more lean muscle tissue we build, the more efficient the human body is at burning body fat automatically. That's right - the more lean tissue you hold on your body, the better you get at burning unwanted body fat even when you are not in the gym!

It has also been shown to force more water into the muscle cell, creating a fuller, harder look to all of the major muscle groups and enabling you to look more toned.

Creatine is an often misunderstood supplement, with too much emphasis being placed on it's use within bodybuilding and athletics and not enough light being shone on it as a fat loss product. However, it remains one of the best weight loss tips for anyone looking to sculpt a leaner, more toned physique.



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