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✅ Creatine dosage recommendations ✅The most researched form of creatine is creatine monohydrate. Despite marketing aroun...
23/06/2026

✅ Creatine dosage recommendations ✅

The most researched form of creatine is creatine monohydrate. Despite marketing around newer forms of creatine, creatine monohydrate remains the gold standard.

Research consistently shows that taking 3–5 grams per day is enough for most adults to effectively increase and maintain muscle creatine stores over time.

For many people, consistency matters far more than timing. Taking it daily is more important than taking it at the ‘perfect’ time.

🔷 What about a loading phase? 🔷

You may have heard about a ‘loading phase’ when initially starting creatine. This typically involves:

This typically involves 20 g/day split into 4 doses for around 5–7 days.

The goal is to saturate muscle creatine stores more quickly. After this, most people reduce to a maintenance dose of 3–5 g/day.

But this loading phase is optional. You can still fully saturate muscle creatine stores by simply taking 3–5 g/day consistently, it just takes a little longer (usually around 3–4 weeks).

🔷 Some practical tips: 🔷

• Mix with water or a meal
• Take daily, including on rest days
• Stay adequately hydrated
• Pair with resistance training

Creatine is one of the most researched supplements in sports science yet many myths about creatine supplementation remai...
18/06/2026

Creatine is one of the most researched supplements in sports science yet many myths about creatine supplementation remain.

Let’s clear up some of the most common misconceptions around creatine supplementation:

❎ Creatine is bad for your kidneys

In healthy individuals, long-term research has consistently shown creatine monohydrate to be safe when taken at recommended doses.

Because creatine metabolism slightly increases creatinine levels on blood tests, this can sometimes be mistaken for kidney dysfunction, but elevated creatinine does not automatically mean kidney damage.

Current evidence does not show harmful effects on kidney function in healthy people using standard doses.

❎ Creatine is basically a steroid

Creatine is NOT an anabolic steroid. Steroids are synthetic hormones that directly alter hormone levels in the body.

Creatine is a naturally occurring compound found in foods like red meat and fish, and already produced by the body itself.

Its role is to help rapidly regenerate energy inside muscle cells during high-intensity activity.

❎ Creatine is only for bodybuilders

While creatine became popular in bodybuilding circles, research now extends far beyond that population.

Studies have shown benefits for:

🔷 Strength and power performance
🔷 Muscle recovery
🔷 Older adults maintaining muscle mass
🔷 Vegetarians and vegans with lower dietary creatine intake
🔷 Females across different life stages
🔷 Potential cognitive support during periods of stress or fatigue

❎ Creatine makes you gain weight

Some people notice a small increase in body weight when starting creatine. This is due to increased water being stored INSIDE muscle cells, not fat gain.

For many people, this effect is mild and stabilises over time. Creatine does not increase fat mass.

12/06/2026

We’re very excited to have Dr. Nat on board and we want to explain a little more about what this means for you.

Nat’s approach sits at the intersection of osteopathy and functional movement, and it brings something we’ve genuinely been wanting to offer for a long time.

He has a specific focus on movement analysis as a core part of his practice, taking a detailed look at how you move, where patterns break down and where the body is compensating.

That assessment then drives a guided exercise rehabilitation plan built around your goals, history and lifestyle. Because getting you out of pain quickly matters but making sure it doesn’t come back matters more.

Beyond his clinical skills, Nat brings a warmth to the clinic that you’ll notice the moment you meet him, the kind of person who puts you at ease straight away.

He also sports an impressive moustache (a crucial requirement, obviously) and there’s a bit of that Canadian warmth in his DNA too.

We can’t wait for you to meet Nat. Book in with Nat via the link in our bio.

We’ve got some big news!The Form team is growing, and we couldn't be more excited to introduce you to our newest osteopa...
09/06/2026

We’ve got some big news!

The Form team is growing, and we couldn't be more excited to introduce you to our newest osteopath, Dr. Nathaniel Van Maanen.

Nat has a unique movement-based approach to osteopathy and now brings this integrated approach to Form. He combines hands-on treatment with functional movement principles to create highly individualised treatment plans tailored to each patient’s goals, lifestyle and presentation.

Alongside treatment, he places strong emphasis on lifestyle factors, nutrition, movement and behavioural change to support long-term outcomes.

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From the beginning, our goal has been to provide high-quality, evidence-informed care in a space where you feel genuinely supported. As the clinic has grown, adding the right person to the team was something we took seriously, and Nat was exactly that.

His values align closely with ours: a belief in movement-based rehabilitation, evidence-backed practice, and a genuine commitment to helping people get back to doing what they love.

Welcome to the team, Nat!

The performance benefits of taking creatine.Creatine is one of the most evidence-backed supplements for strength and pow...
04/06/2026

The performance benefits of taking creatine.

Creatine is one of the most evidence-backed supplements for strength and power performance.

Studies show that creatine supplementation can lead to:

🔷 Increased lean mass when combined with resistance training.
🔷 Improved maximal strength and power output.
🔷 Enhanced performance in repeated sprint efforts.
🔷 Better recovery from exercise.

Some studies have also found meaningful improvements in strength outcomes for specific exercises compared to placebo when used alongside creatine supplementation.

It’s important to note creatine is not as muscle builder on its own, but enhances training adaptations. Without progressive resistance training, its effects are significantly reduced.

Who might benefit from creatine supplementation?While often associated with athletes, creatine can benefit a broader ran...
02/06/2026

Who might benefit from creatine supplementation?

While often associated with athletes, creatine can benefit a broader range of people.

Emerging evidence suggests that creatine can offer benefits beyond athletic performance, such as for women, vegans and clinical populations.

There is a wealth of evidence to support the use of creatine supplementation for athletic performance and increasing strength and lean muscle mass. But the research also suggests potential benefits in:

🔷 Women (supports hormonal fluctuations in naturally-occurring creatine levels)
🔷 Older adults (supporting muscle preservation)
🔷 Vegetarians/vegans (lower baseline creatine stores)
🔷 Individuals under cognitive or physiological stress
🔷 Clinical populations (supporting muscle loss in degenerative conditions)

What does creatine actually do in the body?Creatine’s primary role is energy recycling.Your muscles rely on ATP for ener...
29/05/2026

What does creatine actually do in the body?

Creatine’s primary role is energy recycling.

Your muscles rely on ATP for energy. Creatine (stored as phosphocreatine) helps regenerate ATP rapidly, allowing you to sustain effort for longer or recover faster.

Systematic reviews show creatine consistently improves strength and power outcomes when combined with resistance training.

The supplement creatine is having a real moment across the health and fitness space.Once mainly associated with male bod...
26/05/2026

The supplement creatine is having a real moment across the health and fitness space.

Once mainly associated with male bodybuilders, it’s now widely used across strength training, general fitness and increasingly in women’s health and performance circles.

So, what is it and should you be taking it?

Creatine is a naturally occurring compound stored mainly in your muscles, where it helps rapidly regenerate energy during high-intensity activity. Your body produces some of it in the liver, kidneys and pancreas, and the rest comes from your diet.

People supplement with creatine to increase energy stores, which can improve athletic performance. Over time, this can also support increases in strength and lean muscle mass when combined with resistance training.

Creatine can also help your body recover faster between high-intensity efforts.

There is also emerging research exploring creatine’s role in brain energy metabolism, with some studies suggesting potential benefits for cognitive function. However, this area is still developing compared to its well-established role in muscle performance.

Interestingly, although very popular at present, creatine isn’t new a new supplement. It’s actually one of the most researched supplements in sports nutrition, with decades of consistent evidence behind it.

ITB syndrome is a compression injury and not a friction injury as originally thought. Training load errors are what resu...
19/05/2026

ITB syndrome is a compression injury and not a friction injury as originally thought.

Training load errors are what result in this injury and need to be carefully managed in order to recover properly.

It is important to keep as active as possible by treating ITB syndrome with an active load progressive rehabilitation program.

But patients must understand that patience is required as recovering from ITB syndrome doesn’t happen overnight.

Looking into your running biomechanics may also assist in the treatment and recovery from ITB syndrome. Stay tuned for a future post on running biomechanics, we’re well deep dive on this topic.

To read the full post on managing ITB syndrome, click here > https://www.formosteopathy.com/blog/struggling-with-outer-knee-pain-a-guide-to-itb-syndrome-for-runners

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