Creatine Cycle Variations

Most people are aware of the different stages of creatine cycling i.e. the loading stage the maintenance stage and finally the rest stage before repeating and so on now this is all well and good but the constant repetition of this cycle can reduce its effectiveness long term in my opinion even taking into account the rest period where you are not taking any creatine at all.

I recommend the following variations which I personally use myself.

Loading Stage

Cycle 1 - 20g Creatine per day (1 week only)
Cycle 2 - 25g Creatine per day (1 week only)

Maintenance Stage

Cycle 1 - 10g Creatine per day (5 weeks only)
Cycle 2 - 15g Creatine per day (4 weeks only)

Rest Stage

Cycle 1 - No Creatine for 3 weeks
Cycle 2 - No Creatine for 4 weeks

These variations will help keep the body guessing when it comes to your creatine consumption and should ensure that whatever brand or form of creatine you are using you will enjoy maximum effectiveness.

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