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woody116 · 10-13-2005, 02:09 PM

Question for you all. I have been reading some articles off T-Nation regarding creatine. I am trying to decide if it is something I really NEED, or if it will really benefit me based on my wants/needs.

My situation. I have been working out somewhat regularly for the last year. I hit it hard for about 6 months, and am down to running 1 or 2 times a week, and lifting about 3 days a week.

Recently, I made my Department SWAT team, and want to better myself for that position. Basically, I want to be faster, stronger, and have more endurance. I need to increase my running and lifting by about double what I do now. I am not looking to gain size, only strength. (I know that size comes with strength, I am not looking for bodybuilding size)

I am trying to decide if a supplement plan would be for me. I looked at GNC anabolic kit which contains mulitple things, including creatine.

Would this be of benefit to me? I know some may bash the GNC brand, but that isnt what I am looking for here. FOr now, I am looking more for some advice or direction from those who have used creatine and have knowledge in what it would add to my plan.

Basically, I have read the info, but am asking for a more simple explanation.

Thanks in advance.

10-13-2005, 02:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
woody116 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: IL Posts: 23 My Profile	Question for you all. I have been reading some articles off T-Nation regarding creatine. I am trying to decide if it is something I really NEED, or if it will really benefit me based on my wants/needs. My situation. I have been working out somewhat regularly for the last year. I hit it hard for about 6 months, and am down to running 1 or 2 times a week, and lifting about 3 days a week. Recently, I made my Department SWAT team, and want to better myself for that position. Basically, I want to be faster, stronger, and have more endurance. I need to increase my running and lifting by about double what I do now. I am not looking to gain size, only strength. (I know that size comes with strength, I am not looking for bodybuilding size) I am trying to decide if a supplement plan would be for me. I looked at GNC anabolic kit which contains mulitple things, including creatine. Would this be of benefit to me? I know some may bash the GNC brand, but that isnt what I am looking for here. FOr now, I am looking more for some advice or direction from those who have used creatine and have knowledge in what it would add to my plan. Basically, I have read the info, but am asking for a more simple explanation. Thanks in advance.