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Supplement Breakdown - Creatine

Written by, Coach Vanessa Panella

**A Quick Disclaimer**

Taking supplements can only help move the needle if you are already doing everything else to get results. 

• Good nutrition
• Good hydration
• A solid training program with clear SMART goals

If you haven't checked the boxes above creatine will not be a magical fix. Also, always consult a medical professional before consuming any new supplements. 

What is Creatine?

Creatine is the most studied supplement that is currently on the market. It is also found in your own body every day and is stored in your muscle tissue. Any creatine you consume through diet and/or supplements is stored for later use. Now, to really get into how, and why, creatine works we have to know the important role it plays in our bodies. To put it simply, your muscles use energy from a few different sources. When you are doing activities such as lifting weights, sprinting, and pretty much anything...

Hard75

If you are any bit involved in the health and fitness industry whether as a client, coach or any measure of a fitness professional, you have probably at one point or another heard of the “Hard 75 Challenge”. 

If not, let me explain. 

The Hard 75 Challenge was a concept created by a man named Andy Frisella. He put together this challenge that is meant to go for a full 75 days. No stops. No rest. All in with no cheating. 

The Hard 75 Challenge Rules: 

1. 2 Workouts a day; 45’ inside, 45’ outside 
2. Follow a nutrition/ diet plan/ meal plan. 
3. No alcohol. 
4. No cheat meals. 
5. Read 10 physical pages a day (no audiobooks!) 
6. 1 progress picture a day. 
7. 1 gallon of water a day. 
8. Finally, there are no cheat days or cheat meals!

This sounds borderline psychotic and practically impossible to most. And that is exactly what I needed. Where I was at in my life, I knew I was about to endure a lot of change. I was about...