More strength. In every rep.
Higher performance
Support for natural muscle growth
Faster ATP regeneration
Scientifically proven performance support
Creatine monohydrate is one of the TOP 5 food supplements recognised by the International Olympic Committee for its scientifically proven ability to improve overall sporting performance. Specifically, creatine will help you with:
- Increased strength and power – Creatine helps maintain enough ATP, which allows more intense and longer training
- Faster recovery – It supports the faster restoration of muscle phosphocreatine, which shortens the recovery time between sets and training sessions
- Support for muscle growth – Increased hydration of the muscle cells can stimulate anabolic processes leading to the growth of muscle mass
- Delayed muscle fatigue – Creatine helps maintain a high level of performance during repeated explosive efforts
What is creatine and what other benefits does it have?
Creatine is a naturally occurring substance in the human body that is stored in the muscles in the form of phosphocreatine. Its main function is the rapid regeneration of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which supplies energy to many processes in the cells (such as muscle contraction), and that is essential for short, intense efforts.
Research shows that creatine may have not only physical but also cognitive benefits, because it takes part in the energy metabolism of the brain. That can be valuable for athletes who need to make quick decisions and stay mentally resilient.
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hyve Creatine Monohydrate is not just another creatine
It was created for everyone who wants to support their performance in a scientifically proven way. It increases the stores of muscle creatine and phosphocreatine, speeds up the regeneration of ATP and allows you to train longer, harder and at a higher intensity.
Creatine and phosphocreatine stores
The total amount of creatine in the muscles can be increased by as much as 20 % through supplementation. Roughly 60–70 % of this value is made up of phosphocreatine – a key source of energy during short, maximal efforts. Higher phosphocreatine stores delay the onset of fatigue and improve the ability to repeat efforts, for example during strength training, sprinting or HIIT.
ATP regeneration during intense exercise
At high intensity the muscles use up ATP within a few seconds. Phosphocreatine serves as a fast store of phosphates for ATP resynthesis, which makes it possible to keep performing even in later sets and shortens the time needed to recover. That matters above all in training sessions with short breaks.
Support for muscle growth and cell hydration
Creatine increases intracellular osmolarity and supports the hydration of muscle cells. That creates an environment favourable to protein synthesis and the growth of lean mass. Studies show that combining creatine with strength training brings faster gains in both strength and size than training alone.
Frequently asked questions
Get the most out of the productYes. Research has not confirmed any negative effects of long-term creatine monohydrate use in healthy individuals. It is, however, advisable to keep to the recommended dosage.
Yes, creatine increases the intracellular hydration of muscle cells. That can lead to a slight increase in body weight (usually 1–2 kg), which is linked to greater muscle volume, not to fat.
It isn't necessary, but it does saturate the muscles faster.
- 20 g/day for 5–6 days
- 3 g/day for 28 days
Both strategies lead to similar results – the choice comes down to preference.
Creatine can play a small but meaningful role in endurance sporting performance – especially if the race involves changes of pace, attacks, breakaways or a closing sprint. It allows faster resynthesis of ATP, helps to maintain performance during short intense sections and can improve recovery by reducing oxidative stress and inflammatory processes after exercise. Creatine also supports the resynthesis of muscle glycogen, which is a key source of energy for endurance performance.
The weight gain from creatine (usually 1–2 kg) can be a disadvantage in running disciplines, which are weight-bearing, but in sports such as cycling or swimming this effect has no negative impact. For runners it can be useful to take creatine during periods of volume training or to support adaptation to strength training. From a practical point of view it is recommended to stop taking creatine roughly 6 days before a race, so that body weight drops thanks to the loss of retained water and the race time may improve.
Creatine is most beneficial for athletes who take part in short, intense activities and repeated efforts with short breaks. It supports the fast production of ATP, increases strength and power and speeds up recovery.
Studies show that creatine can also help endurance athletes significantly in key racing situations, such as attacks, changes of pace or the closing sprint. It is suitable in particular for:
Strength and explosive sports
– weightlifting, strength training, CrossFit
– sprints, jumps, throws
Team and interval sports
- football, ice hockey, basketball, rugby
- sports with frequent changes of intensity and short recovery
Endurance sports with a variable pace
- cycling and triathlon: support for breakaways and the finish
- rowing and swimming: better performance in the closing sections
- middle-distance running: for example 800 m, 1500 m
- long distances (half marathon, marathon, ultra): suitable during preparation, but it is recommended to stop taking it roughly 28 days before a race to reduce body weight and retained water
The increase in body weight after creatine supplementation is caused mainly by water retention in the muscle cells as a result of the increased creatine concentration. According to a study by Hultman et al. (1996), this elevated creatine level gradually returns to its original values within four weeks of stopping. This also involves a gradual loss of body weight – it is not an immediate effect, but a slow return to the original weight over the course of several weeks.
Creatine and endurance performance
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