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It all depends on YOUR definition of "workout day". I usually consider any planned exercise, a workout, so technically a cardio day would be considered a "workout day".
When it comes to your creatine supplement, saying to take it on your workout days, they're usually meaning to take it on days you lift weights. Our body naturally creates creatine phosphate, and uses it as our "immediate energy system". This energy system is used during high-intensity, short duration bouts of exercises, such as: 40-100 meter sprint, first few reps of a power/heavy lift. So taking a creatine supplement will benefit your intense training bouts, and help recovery in between sets. Creatine would help you with your cardio if and only if you were performing HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), as this type of cardio requires high amounts of effort/energy, and utilizes glycolysis as well as your immediate (creatine phosphate) energy system.
When it comes to your creatine supplement, saying to take it on your workout days, they're usually meaning to take it on days you lift weights. Our body naturally creates creatine phosphate, and uses it as our "immediate energy system". This energy system is used during high-intensity, short duration bouts of exercises, such as: 40-100 meter sprint, first few reps of a power/heavy lift. So taking a creatine supplement will benefit your intense training bouts, and help recovery in between sets. Creatine would help you with your cardio if and only if you were performing HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), as this type of cardio requires high amounts of effort/energy, and utilizes glycolysis as well as your immediate (creatine phosphate) energy system.
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Creatine is designed to deliver more "pump" to the muscle thereby increasing muscular endurance. Take the recommended dosage on weight training days with some amino acids and then just amino acids on cardio days. Make sure you schedule active recovery days so the muscles can repair and grow.
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Workout days, for me, is every day you engage in a planned fitness routine. Cardio-only day is one.
"Creatine is a natural substance found in our muscle cells, especially around the skeletal muscle (about 95% of the body's creatine supply) with the remaining 5% stored in other parts of the body. Creatine is a metabolite produced in the body which mainly consists of three amino acids - methionine, arginine, and glycine...We can also get creatine by taking it as a dietary supplement...Creatine monohydrate is a dietary supplement that athletes and many bodybuilders use to increase high intensity exercise performance, increase strength, have fuller looking muscles, increase body mass and have faster post workout muscle recovery." -http://www.creatine-monohydrate.org/
When I do Cardio, I work it intensly from 30 to 60 minutes. Don't take Cardio lightly, work it...
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"Creatine is a natural substance found in our muscle cells, especially around the skeletal muscle (about 95% of the body's creatine supply) with the remaining 5% stored in other parts of the body. Creatine is a metabolite produced in the body which mainly consists of three amino acids - methionine, arginine, and glycine...We can also get creatine by taking it as a dietary supplement...Creatine monohydrate is a dietary supplement that athletes and many bodybuilders use to increase high intensity exercise performance, increase strength, have fuller looking muscles, increase body mass and have faster post workout muscle recovery." -http://www.creatine-monohydrate.org/
When I do Cardio, I work it intensly from 30 to 60 minutes. Don't take Cardio lightly, work it...
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Yes!! As long as you are being active it is considered a workout in my opinion. The part that differs are the results you are trying to maintain or gain. :-)
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Gus,
I believe the folks selling the product are defining "workout" day as your strength training (isotonic) days. To be certain I suggest you call the number located on the product and/or contact the website (usually listed on product). It's always best to ask the source. Technically from a personal training perspective cardiovascular conditioning and strength training are both considered "workouts". P.S. Watch the "sugar" content in your creatine product. Compare various brands. You will see that some have more sugar and others not. Less is more in this case:).
Michele
I believe the folks selling the product are defining "workout" day as your strength training (isotonic) days. To be certain I suggest you call the number located on the product and/or contact the website (usually listed on product). It's always best to ask the source. Technically from a personal training perspective cardiovascular conditioning and strength training are both considered "workouts". P.S. Watch the "sugar" content in your creatine product. Compare various brands. You will see that some have more sugar and others not. Less is more in this case:).
Michele
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A workout has different meaning to everyone but as long as your are moving I consider that a workout. Plus cardio is needed for heart health.
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Any day that you get "off the couch" and do something other than watch TV is a workout day...Cardio in any form is just as much considered exercise and workout as is strength training and has benefits as well. Some benefits of cardio exercise:
Helps with weight loss
Makes your heart and lungs stronger
Increased bone density
Reduced stress
Reduced risk of heart disease and some types of cancer
Temporary relief from depression and anxiety
Helps you sleep
Gives you more energy
A good workout schedule should always include cardio and even on the days you do weight lifting you may want to incorporate a 10 minute warmup of cardio such as the treadmill or elliptical.
Helps with weight loss
Makes your heart and lungs stronger
Increased bone density
Reduced stress
Reduced risk of heart disease and some types of cancer
Temporary relief from depression and anxiety
Helps you sleep
Gives you more energy
A good workout schedule should always include cardio and even on the days you do weight lifting you may want to incorporate a 10 minute warmup of cardio such as the treadmill or elliptical.
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In a word "yes." A "workout" can generally be defined as any exercise routine. That being said, the concept of a workout is also very subjective and relative to what a person "normally" does for exercise. For example, a marathon runner may NOT consider a 3-mile run for a workout at all, but may consider lifting weights for 15-minutes a real workout. Relatively and subjectivity are the keys when trying to define what a workout consists of.
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Of course it counts! Depending on how much time you have in your schedule, it's great to have a dedicated day for cardio. Remember, it can be a class like kickboxing or spinning. I think that you can use this opportunity to also focus on stretching or yoga afterwards, centering yourself.
Before taking supplements, I always recommend you find a doctor that is well versed with them and do bloodwork if necessary. They may have other ideas for you to help.
Be proud of yourself for being all over it!
Before taking supplements, I always recommend you find a doctor that is well versed with them and do bloodwork if necessary. They may have other ideas for you to help.
Be proud of yourself for being all over it!
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Most people need a day with no cardiovascular or weight training to avoid overtraining...however, some people with a split routine are able to work out 7 days a week with a few "easy days." I consider this to be counterproductive to results especially for bodybuilders.
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It is determined by intensity, duration and frequency. A vigorous cardiovascular workout (cycling, running, swimming, etc.) certainly counts as a workout. Why are you counting?
And I would also ask why are you taking supplemental creatine? What is your goal? Is it to enhance your power capability? At best, it's temporary.
Take care.
And I would also ask why are you taking supplemental creatine? What is your goal? Is it to enhance your power capability? At best, it's temporary.
Take care.
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not to me... I do cardio 6-7 days per week, I workout 4 days per week. If you are working toward a goal then yes, if you are just going through motions to say you are doing something then no.
