Creatine for Women: How to Take It, How Much You Need & What It Actually Does
EP372 with Dr. Mindy Pelz
Think creatine is only for bodybuilders or worried it's going to make you bulky or gain weight? Let's talk about what creatine actually does.
In this episode, I'm breaking down the research on creatine, including studies looking specifically at women, and showing you how I personally use it as part of my strength and muscle-building routine.
We'll talk about creatine monohydrate, dosage, consistency, water retention, resistance training, protein, loading phases, and why maintaining muscle becomes increasingly important as we age.
I'm also giving you a simple challenge you can start today: 30 days of consistent creatine paired with two strength-training sessions each week.
In this episode:
What creatine actually does
Why creatine isn't just for men
Does creatine make you gain weight?
Creatine and water retention
Why training matters
The type of creatine I use
How much creatine to take
Why I take creatine every day
Whether you can put creatine in coffee
Creatine and protein
Simple resistance exercises you can do at home
My 30-day creatine challenge
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