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Would the use of creatine and weight training affect my cardio? i don't want to decrease my running endurance.

Q: would the use of creatine and weight training affect my cardio? i don't want to decrease my running endurance.

Creatine &amp;Wt Tng OK: Creatine is a great mitochondrial (energy producer) enhancer. Weight training will increase your overall muscular strength and flexibility. Both will enhance your running endurance.

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Creatine &Wt Tng OK: Creatine is a great mitochondrial (energy producer) enhancer. Weight training will increase your overall muscular strength and flexibility. Both will enhance your running endurance.

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Answered 10/8/2014

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A member asked:

Would the use of creatine and weight training affect my cardio? i don't want to decrease my running endurance.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ward Dean answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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