Comments on: Activate Genes For Increased Muscle Size In The Next 3 Days! https://musclehack.com/activate-genes-for-increased-muscle-size-in-the-next-3-days/ free workouts to build muscle & lose fat fast Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:17:33 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Rob L. https://musclehack.com/activate-genes-for-increased-muscle-size-in-the-next-3-days/#comment-69573 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:17:33 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=5565#comment-69573 @Rich. I had the same issues back when I first started taking micronized
Creapure creatine. The issue was that I did not fully dissolve the creatine before taking it. It led to a very rough start, until I learned to take it this way (in which case you absorb the creatine better).

If you haven’t, try fully dissolving the creatine in very hot water (I bring water to a boil in a water heater), and then add the creatine (about 5-8g of creatine can almost instantly dissolve in about 8-10 fl. oz. of water).

After it is dissolved, if I want to have a hot drink, I just add coffee and liquid sucralose. If I want a cold drink, I just add a little more water (and sweet tea mix, or whichever you choose) and a whole lot of ice until it’s nice and chilly.

Many people experience digestive issues with Creapure if it is not fully dissolved. I’d recommend giving it a try.

]]> By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/activate-genes-for-increased-muscle-size-in-the-next-3-days/#comment-69562 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:01:45 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=5565#comment-69562 @Rich. How long did you try it? The initial 3 days aren’t any different from the initial 5 days loading that is typically recommended. Maybe you’ve a virus working on you, or it’s a reaction to medication or something.

]]> By: Rich https://musclehack.com/activate-genes-for-increased-muscle-size-in-the-next-3-days/#comment-69561 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:14:53 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=5565#comment-69561 I tried this and I am not sure if any relation for sure but I spent the whole night with very very very bad diarrhea! So bad I will not make a second attempt to see if it was the cause! This was the only change in
my very rigid diet but thought I would say just in case this is a risk…

]]> By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/activate-genes-for-increased-muscle-size-in-the-next-3-days/#comment-69560 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:46:36 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=5565#comment-69560 @Neal. 3 on, 4 off, continuously.
@Sunil. On and off days don’t matter. The purpose of supplementing is to keep creatine phosphate levels topped up. 3 on, 4 off ad infinitum would mean 3 on, 4 off continuously, indefinitely, long enough to see if it makes a difference. Plus, take creatine after your workout.
@PumpWeights. https://musclehack.com/creatine-the-most-effective-ergogenic-nutritional-supplement/
@Ola. At the moment I’m taking 3 x 1g capsules of Omega 3 fish oils
@Clayton. No
@TokyoJarrett. Give us regular updates on the facebook group. Even after you’ve started a few days, it’s be good to hear from you.
@StevenCarrabas. Read the comments.

]]> By: StevenCarrabas https://musclehack.com/activate-genes-for-increased-muscle-size-in-the-next-3-days/#comment-69559 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:29:30 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=5565#comment-69559 hey mark, a couple years ago you blogged and told us that using 3 days on and 3 days off of creatine didn’t give you any change in results…but now your promoting this and telling us to try it. why are you doing this to us man? 🙁

]]> By: TokyoJarrett https://musclehack.com/activate-genes-for-increased-muscle-size-in-the-next-3-days/#comment-69558 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:18:15 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=5565#comment-69558 Sounds good to me to, Mark. I’ve got 5 weeks in Japan until I hit Hawaii for a month and I wanna look good for the beach and the ladies. I’m only doing the 1 full body monster 1 hour workout a week plus indoor rock climbing, so I don’t know how that’ll effect my results compared to the others. Anyway, I haven’t done creatine in a year so I’m going to start as soon as mine arrives in the mail since the Hawaii trip is so close. How should we let you know about results?

Jarrett

]]> By: Clayton https://musclehack.com/activate-genes-for-increased-muscle-size-in-the-next-3-days/#comment-69557 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:34:28 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=5565#comment-69557 Can you load glutamine at the same time?

]]> By: Ola https://musclehack.com/activate-genes-for-increased-muscle-size-in-the-next-3-days/#comment-69556 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 09:34:39 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=5565#comment-69556 Hi Mark,

I’ve been following your blog for sometime, I’m quite scepital about too much supplementation, however, this looks like a interesting study. I may give it a go.

I to use some supplements and I’m looking into taking fish oils – at the moment I just take a capsule of 7 seas cod liver oil. What fish oils do you recommend? I’ve bought some stuff from Myprotein.com so I’m familiar with their products.

I’m trying to build a bit of muscle after some weight loss (I’m female by the way).

Thanks,
Ola.

]]> By: matt https://musclehack.com/activate-genes-for-increased-muscle-size-in-the-next-3-days/#comment-69555 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 04:32:04 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=5565#comment-69555 guys, read the info contained in the links above. You’ll find this…

How To Use Creatine Monohydrate

Take 1 serving 10 mins before your workout
Take 1 serving 10 mins after your workout with your post workout shake
Take 1 more serving within 3 hours of working out
Take 1 or 2 more (if necessary depending on your dosage) throughout the day, morning and/or night.

CHEERS

]]> By: Sunil https://musclehack.com/activate-genes-for-increased-muscle-size-in-the-next-3-days/#comment-69554 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 04:04:39 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=5565#comment-69554 Best time to consume creatine,some expert says after workout …some experts says before workout,iam confused 🙂

]]> By: PumpWeights https://musclehack.com/activate-genes-for-increased-muscle-size-in-the-next-3-days/#comment-69553 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 04:00:13 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=5565#comment-69553 You know how you stand in front of the mirror and feel like somedays you’re bigger, and somedays you’re not? That’s because creatine is an illusion. When you wake up, the water will have left your muscles and the creatinine will absorb in your kidneys. Stay off creatine, there are many better supplements out there without the negative side effects of creatine. Especially monohydrate, and especially at 20 grams a day. I’m disappointed in how many people you probably have trying this absurd cycle, Mark. Stay with the basics; your body can only utilize 3-4 grams of creatine per day.

]]> By: Sunil https://musclehack.com/activate-genes-for-increased-muscle-size-in-the-next-3-days/#comment-69552 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 03:58:38 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=5565#comment-69552 Dear Sir,

https://musclehack.com/the-best-way-to-take-creatine-monohydrate/

But how to consume on non workout days,u had only mention on the workout days

You had not mention how long it should be taken?

]]> By: Neal https://musclehack.com/activate-genes-for-increased-muscle-size-in-the-next-3-days/#comment-69551 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 03:41:59 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=5565#comment-69551 Mark,
Are we to cycle creatine 3 days on and 4 days off or is it just for a week? I’m gonna give it a try on August 15. What difference does this make compared to what you did in this article? https://musclehack.com/the-best-way-to-take-creatine-monohydrate/

]]> By: Aaron https://musclehack.com/activate-genes-for-increased-muscle-size-in-the-next-3-days/#comment-69550 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 01:32:53 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=5565#comment-69550 @Josh – At least Mark knows we read his posts and take advice critically, as everyone should.

@Mark – Thanks for the reply. I’ll give it a try after the vacation.

]]> By: josh https://musclehack.com/activate-genes-for-increased-muscle-size-in-the-next-3-days/#comment-69549 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 22:51:20 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=5565#comment-69549 Gah, my bad – only read a few comments before I went on my search and posted mine; should’ve looked further down the page. I’d delete if I could…

]]> By: josh https://musclehack.com/activate-genes-for-increased-muscle-size-in-the-next-3-days/#comment-69548 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 22:47:41 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=5565#comment-69548 Mark,

Just an FYI…this post led me on a bit of a creatine post chase through your site since I just started back on it after a few years of not using it. I came across this – understandable you might have forgotten it after 3 years, but thought I’d point it out anyway: https://musclehack.com/my-creatine-experiment-update/

]]> By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/activate-genes-for-increased-muscle-size-in-the-next-3-days/#comment-69547 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 22:24:23 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=5565#comment-69547 @Sunil. I’ve blogged about those topics before, do a search here and you’ll find the articles.
@Matt, yes you would.
@Dean & Aaron. The purpose of the article was to mention the Canadian study. But since they used a 3-day loading protocol, I brought up the previously mentioned method. Yes I didn’t notice any difference, but I am only 1 person. I’d like to see what happens when a number of people try it.

]]> By: Aaron https://musclehack.com/activate-genes-for-increased-muscle-size-in-the-next-3-days/#comment-69546 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:01:45 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=5565#comment-69546 Mark,
In your 12/18/2008 post (“updated and linked” in the post linked above), you said you sound no difference in the 3/3 load and the regular technique. Is it just the study that changed your mind?

]]> By: Dean https://musclehack.com/activate-genes-for-increased-muscle-size-in-the-next-3-days/#comment-69545 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:42:20 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=5565#comment-69545 Hi Mark,

I am curious as to why you’re promoting this again when you already blogged and even tried this yourself back in 2008 and reported you found no differents compared to the traditional methods?

]]> By: Matt https://musclehack.com/activate-genes-for-increased-muscle-size-in-the-next-3-days/#comment-69544 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:03:44 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=5565#comment-69544 Q—– I will try this method, BUT….my pre-workout mix has a small dose of creatine in it as most do. Do I need to stop taking this for the next two weeks also???

]]> By: Colby https://musclehack.com/activate-genes-for-increased-muscle-size-in-the-next-3-days/#comment-69543 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:48:59 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=5565#comment-69543 Don’t forget to dissolve your creatine in a warm beverage before consuming – this will allow for better absorption.

]]> By: Mario https://musclehack.com/activate-genes-for-increased-muscle-size-in-the-next-3-days/#comment-69542 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:33:48 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=5565#comment-69542 Im down to try, sounds like it might be good. I’ll quit taking creatine today

]]> By: Sunil https://musclehack.com/activate-genes-for-increased-muscle-size-in-the-next-3-days/#comment-69541 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:30:40 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=5565#comment-69541 But how long we have to follow,does there is any side effects,what about the water intake?

I think you have to write…. DO and donts OF CREATINE supplements,its very dangerous to the kidney of taken more than the actual limit

Best time to consume?workout and non workouts days

I told anoop balachandran of exercisebiology to look at the above experiment

]]> By: Dale https://musclehack.com/activate-genes-for-increased-muscle-size-in-the-next-3-days/#comment-69540 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:27:59 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=5565#comment-69540 I will give it a try. Thanks Mark!

]]> By: steven https://musclehack.com/activate-genes-for-increased-muscle-size-in-the-next-3-days/#comment-69539 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:00:00 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=5565#comment-69539 I’ll give it a go, I’ll let you know how it goes.

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