LogFAQs > #939200950

Elliptical: If you have lower back pain issues, you may still want to try it out before you buy. Depending on exactly where it is, it can still aggravate back problems even though its a low impact workout. I know when my back is tweaked from something else, it definitely makes it worse to do stuff on the elliptical. Good news is that it will take you like 5 minutes to figure that out. Just start a workout and see how it goes.

Eating before/after workout: For most people this doesn't really make a difference. If you're in single digit body fat percentage it might. If you're a normal person just trying to stay somewhat fit, then CICO will get you where you need to go without the micromanagement. I'd rather not workout while hungry because I'm already fighting through moving heavy stuff around. I don't want to fight hunger at the same time.

Creatine: I just went on it for the first time 2 months ago. I noticed that my muscles definitely looked bigger after about a week or two. I gained a good chunk of water weight immediately too. As far as any strength gains...negligible in my case. My workout is really volume heavy atm. Most people claim they get an extra rep or two out of a set from it when they lift heavy. It's cheap enough to warrant the purchase just from looking stronger imo.

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