Steroid Usage Basics For Beginers. 101

[docholiday]

Originally Posted by sgtslaughter

I'm an interested new user, and have been doing as much research as possible on this, but I want to be absolutely clear on using...

the clomid and nolvadex are started after or during the cycle?

You may opt to use the Nolva during the cycle rather than after. I recomend use during for the simple reason of being proactive rather than reactive. If you notice sensitivity in the nipples (and or itching), or if you notice swelling that is because your body is already responding to the estrogen. You might as well err on the side of caution for minimal monetary cost.

	Nolva

[sgtslaughter]

Thanks for the clear answer. Everytime I ask about E-blocker, I get vague replies. I guess it would make sense since it is a blocker and made to limit it before estrogen really starts to build.

[sgtslaughter]

After sifting through all of the notes and articles on the anabolic discussion, I began to realize that I got the most out of this article. Thanks for the useful info! I'll be sure to check out anythinge that Doc Holiday has to share.

[docholiday]

I am by NO means an expert. I just carefully composed this from other articles, opinions, and trial/tribulations.

Take the VET and MOD's opinions and suggestions more seriously than mine.

[powerlifter]

Originally Posted by DocHoliday

3 yrs later and this thread is still kicking.

Cause it's a good thread :bigok:

[powerrack]

good thread.thanks for the info

[j.c.]

good post Doc

[sgtslaughter]

I was planning on either a 10 or a 12 week cycle, but prefferably a 10 week cycle. Being the first time, is there a problem with the shorter 10 week cycle? I keep hearing that I NEED to do a 12 week cycle for the first time, just wondering what factors make this critical.

Also, I love to run and swim. How does this affect when just going for 30 min max, or 3 spurts for 10 min's a piece, making sure that the cardio is at least 8 hours seperate from the weight training?

[Parzival23]

Originally Posted by sgtslaughter

I was planning on either a 10 or a 12 week cycle, but prefferably a 10 week cycle. Being the first time, is there a problem with the shorter 10 week cycle? I keep hearing that I NEED to do a 12 week cycle for the first time, just wondering what factors make this critical.

Also, I love to run and swim. How does this affect when just going for 30 min max, or 3 spurts for 10 min's a piece, making sure that the cardio is at least 8 hours seperate from the weight training?

I would say ten weeks is the absolute MAX, preferably even less. Being your first time, you could even shorten it to eight weeks. Most people I know (this is purely individual) notice that the gains slow down sometime around week 6-8 anyway. There's just nothing (scientific or otherwise) that says you have to stay ON for any definite length of time. It seems like people recommend twelve weeks because that's what everyone else does and they don't want to think for themselves. I would say why not start with eight weeks? You can always go longer as you gain more experience. This is all just my opinion, but I think too many newbs overdo it when they could get the same gains with less sides and an easier post cycle recovery by using shorter cycles. As for the cardio I think it can only help healthwise, especially if you are an endomorphic body type. If you are trying to gain mass and you are more ectomorphic, I would reduce the volume a bit though and maybe cut it in half. Just my .02.

[murales]

Thanks for all the infos!