I'm excited to introduce my latest project,learncreatine.com – a website designed to help people understand and optimize their creatine intake, provides valuable information about creatine, including its benefits, usage guidelines, and common myths, making it easier for users to make informed decisions about this popular supplement. Whether you're new to fitness or an experienced athlete, this site can be a helpful resource to determine your ideal creatine dosage, maintain proper hydration, and learn more about creatine through our educational blog. Let me walk you through what it offers, some background on creatine, and how I built it.

Why learncreatine.com?
Creatine is one of the most researched supplements in the fitness industry, but knowing how much to take can be confusing. learncreatine.com was created to make it easier for users to calculate their optimal creatine dosage and maintain proper hydration. This tool is especially helpful for those who are looking to build muscle, enhance their athletic performance, or simply better understand how to take creatine safely.

Key Features

1. Creatine Dosage Calculator
   The Creatine Dosage Calculator provides a recommended daily dosage based on your body weight, fitness goals, and experience level. The calculator considers factors like whether you’re in a loading phase or maintenance phase, making it user-friendly for beginners and experienced users alike.

2. Water Intake Calculator for Creatine Users
   Proper hydration is crucial when taking creatine, so I included a Water Intake Calculator specifically tailored for creatine users. This tool gives personalized recommendations to help users stay hydrated, which is key for maximizing the effects of creatine.

Technical Stack
This project was built using:

Next.js: I chose Next.js for its excellent performance and SEO capabilities, which are important for user experience and discoverability.
TypeScript: Type safety was essential in building reliable calculators, and TypeScript made it easier to manage types and ensure the code was bug-free.
Tailwind CSS: For styling, I used Tailwind CSS, which allowed for quick prototyping and customization. The utility-first approach made styling both fast and responsive.

Challenges and Lessons Learned
Working on this project presented a few challenges:

Calculator Logic: Ensuring accurate calculations required extensive testing and tweaking. I wanted to make sure the recommendations provided were accurate and safe for users.
Responsive Design: Building a clean and responsive design was key, especially since many users may access the site on mobile devices. Tailwind CSS helped streamline the process, but I still had to adjust certain elements for different screen sizes.
SEO Optimization: Since learncreatine.com aims to reach a broader audience, optimizing for SEO was a priority. Next.js's built-in support made it easier, but it was a learning experience in finding the best ways to structure content for search engines.

Check It Out!
If you're interested, you can visit learncreatine.com and try out the calculators for yourself. I'm open to feedback!

Thank you for reading, and I hope becomes a valuable resource for those navigating their fitness journey with creatine.