Starting a workout schedule...got some whey/creatine

[da box king 10+ year member]

well im back at school and tryin to get back into shape for baseball season...I'm workin out 4 days a week now, and 1 day on the weekend if I can....

I'm just tryin to loose some body fat and get more lean and bulk up.

How should I be using the creatine, and the whey protein, and can you guys give me an idea on a workout schedule, and a idea of what to eat to cut down on body fat, and gain mass

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[dman4486 5,000+ posts]

eat white meat(chicken/rabbit/cat) and complex carbs.

more smaller meals. like 6 a day.

 

[da box king 10+ year member]

eat white meat(chicken/rabbit/cat) and complex carbs.
more smaller meals. like 6 a day.

yeah the more meals will increase my metabolism right

mainly eatin tuna, and venison right now, and chicken

how should I use the whey and creatine...or should I?

 

[alxmlr789 10+ year member]

I wouldnt bother with creatine. It REQUIRES tons and tons of water. Baseball season in the heat+creatine is a recipe for dehydration.

Once baseball season comes around, you'll lose all your water weight.

Take some No2, It gives you an excellent pump in the gym, and there is no cycling required.

Other than that, eat alot of chicken (white), steak, lunch meats, like Dman said, complex carbs. Get your good daily doses of protein. That helps BUILD the muscle after working out. (very crucial)

Another thing i can highly recommend are some good BCAA's (Branched chain amino acids) Take them before your workout, and they are also another building block for working out (along with your proteins)

 

[dman4486 5,000+ posts]

yeah the more meals will increase my metabolism right
mainly eatin tuna, and venison right now, and chicken

how should I use the whey and creatine...or should I?

I had a roommate that used and still uses that crap religiously with no benefits....except for the money spent(wasted IMO)

more smaller meals can increase metabolism, and will keep the nutrients consistent in your system

 

[dman4486 5,000+ posts]

A little muscle building research may benefit you as well....learning what it takes for a muscle to grow

 

[alxmlr789 10+ year member]

I had a roommate that used and still uses that crap religiously with no benefits....except for the money spent(wasted IMO)
more smaller meals can increase metabolism, and will keep the nutrients consistent in your system

Exactly. Creatine helps some (for a short time period) and hurts others. Most people lose all their water weight when they stop creatine anyways. No good.

 

[da box king 10+ year member]

Whats No2?

and do I take the protein before workout?

I know I need to some cardio each day, was thinkin of running a mile or hitting a bike or stair climber for 20 miinutes

 

[dman4486 5,000+ posts]

Whats No2?
and do I take the protein before workout?

I know I need to some cardio each day, was thinkin of running a mile or hitting a bike or stair climber for 20 miinutes

I always did protein after workout, but there are conflicting opinions on that. I saw it as the protein is not needed for the muscle tear, but for the rebuild.

 

[alxmlr789 10+ year member]

No2 is a Vasodilator.

Essentially, it is the same as an energy drink, as it gets your blood flowing for more endurance.

No2 Black Powder

NOxplode (assplode)

NO shotgun

Are all some good brands of this stuff. One scoop in a water bottle, shake it up, chug it before your work out. Once your blood gets flowing, and your heart rate gets up (in the gym) you should feel it.

I'm a strong believer in taking protein AFTER working out. After your muscles have been contracted and broken down by lifting, Drink some protein, and this helps with the building process by "healing" your muscles.

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

creatine is a ***** dude. the amount of water you have to drink is ridiculous. theres no way you can sweat and take creatine at the same time

 

[Coolwazabi 10+ year member]

just eat a lot of lean meats and work out

 

[da box king 10+ year member]

yeah I'm going to do more research

So is the creatine goin to draw the water out or will it hydrate my body...what is is doin for me? btw baseball season dont start till about January so I have to time to bullk up before

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

yeah I'm going to do more research
So is the creatine goin to draw the water out or will it hydrate my body...what is is doin for me? btw baseball season dont start till about January so I have to time to bullk up before

maybe take creatine while you workout but definitely dont take it while your playing

 

[da box king 10+ year member]

creatine is a ***** dude. the amount of water you have to drink is ridiculous. theres no way you can sweat and take creatine at the same time

well I always drink 6-8 bottles of water a day....have no problem drinking more too

where can I get that No2 stuff