When working out, think about how long it takes for creatine monohydrate to be ingested and then to be absorbed by muscles. Once ingested it takes about one hour to reach your bloodstream and then your muscles.
What happens if you take creatine pills without working out?
Some people think that if they take creatine and don't work out, they'll put on fat—but Roussell says it isn't true. "Creatine contains no calories, and has no impact on your fat metabolism," he says. "So taking creatine and not working out is just going to lead to nothing."26 Oct 2021