Steroid CyclesSteroid CyclesYou’ve reached a point where you’re ready to run another anabolic steroid cycle or maybe you’ve reached the point where you’re ready to run your very first anabolic steroid cycle; either way there are literally thousands of combinations to choose from and a fair amount of planning that needs to be done. To begin it should be well established regarding what your goals are and hopefully you’re someone who already has a handle on training and nutrition. No one is saying you need to be the next “Guru-Superstar” but a sound understanding of training and nutritional principles should be tucked away deep within your bag of tricks. Coupled with the types of anabolics you’ll be using during your steroid cycle you need to make further plans surrounding all of your steroid cycles. For example, like anyone using anabolic steroids you want to do so in a way that minimizes side-effects to the fullest extent possible. Many anabolic steroids have an aromatizing effect that can lead to unwanted excess water retention. If you’re concern is putting on mass, a little water retention isn’t a big deal but if it gets out of hand it can be rather uncomfortable; no one likes looking like a fluffy marshmallow much less feeling like one. Another common aromatizing effect you should always be aware of during any steroid cycle and should always be ready to combat in all of your steroid cyclesis Gynecomastia, A.K.A. the dreaded “Bitch Tits” or Gyno. For many, a small dose of Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) throughout the cycle can take care of this problem before it rears its nasty head. For others this is not enough, stronger Aromatase inhibitors are going to be needed; especially if you let the gyno dog bite you. Aromatase inhibitors such as Femara (Letrozole) or Anastrozole (Arimidex) are perfect safe-guards against gynecomastia. These Aromatase inhibitors are strong enough to combat gyno as it creeps in during a steroid cyclebut if it gets itself rooted in too deep nothing short of surgery will remove it. Another very important thing to consider as you plan your steroid cycles is how you will come off and what you will use if anything once you do. Steroid cycles; you bet, they work and work well but they can also be a little harsh on the body; particularly when it comes to the manner in-which they shut down natural testosterone production. Things to Consider when Coming Off Steroid Cycles:
All of these are important questions and we’ll address each one here. When it comes to tapering off it can make things easier on your system. After a long run during any steroid cycle abruptly stopping is akin to slamming on your breaks. One of the best things you can do is to plan all of your steroid cycles in a manner in-which once completed you end your steroid cycle with fast acting steroids. If you end a cycle with slower acting steroids such as Nandrolone Decanoate (Deca) a steroid with a very long half-life, your recovery will be much slower. Yes, you can absolutely run deca all the way to the end of your cycle but the transition into your Post Cycle Therapy (PCT) will begin much sooner if you do not. One common means of achieving a fast transition from your steroid cycle into your PCT is by using only testosterone propionate at the end of your cycle, say the last two weeks. When it comes to the drugs to take at the end of your cycleor at the beginning of your PCT; depending on how you look at it; items such as Tamoxifen, Clomifene (Clomid) and human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) are very commonly used and can aid greatly in any post steroid cycle. If you are ending your steroid cycles in the manner prescribed above you can start your PCT a few days after your last injection. Here is a sample: Days 1-10: hCG 1,000i.u (International Unit(s)) per day injected Subcutaneous (Sub-Q) r intramuscular Some users after a steroid cyclemay need something a little stronger and following the same hCG protocol as above and adding in Nolvadex can be useful. Some call this overkill but results have said otherwise. Here is a sample:
-Following the Ten (10) days of hCG therapy- A very important note when it comes to steroid cycles and the recovery process and this applies to all steroid cycles; when you come off and even after your PCT, it can take up to as long as a year for your body to reach its natural state again; this is assuming you did not run another cycle. With that knowledge one should easily see why PCT is so important after any and all anabolic steroid cycles. What works best after a steroid cycle for kicking your natural testosterone back into gear? Besides running and completing your PCT, a sound diet and smart training will do more for you than anything else. Sorry, there isn’t a magical pill you can take that will do more for you than sound diet and training. Now one of the worst things you can do is something very common to many and that is after their steroid cycle they begin to train less, if at all and eat without a care in the world. If you want to hold onto the gains you made during your cycle, be smart and be consistent. How long you will stay off before you run your next steroid cycle is hard to say and very hard to pinpoint an exact answer or time frame. You can obviously begin planning your next steroid cycle immediately; you can plan steroid cycles for several years to come but when exactly to start is going to depend on several things. It is a very common practice of many to stay off cycle for as long as they ran their steroid cycle. Some choose to start this “Off” time at the last injection of their steroid cycles; others start this time “Off” at the end of their PCT. But “Time On/Time Off” is a universally accepted and one of the safest ways to plan your steroid cycles. Sure, you can stay off longer, that is goal dependent. You can also choose to run your next steroid cycle long before you’ve reached an equal time off; again, it is goal dependent. Many competitive bodybuilders and power-lifters are “Off” far fewer months than they are on a steroid cycle and they do just fine but understand this method increases your risk of side-effects and you should plan your steroid cycles accordingly. |
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