The maxim “Eat for growth” is familiar to competitive bodybuilders. But what about “Cycle for growth”?

No, we aren’t talking about the Tour de France pedal-pushing crowd. In bodybuilding, cycling refers to the practice of using one or more nutritional supplements for a specified period, discontinuing them, and starting another set. Cycling is assumed to have three purposes: to optimize results in a given training phase; to prevent harmful side effects by giving the body a rest; and to overcome the body’s tolerance for the supplements. Typical supplementation cycles run between four and 12 weeks. There are hundreds of supplements available, and the choices can be dizzying. 

Supplements Can Complement Training Cycles

Whether you’re a competitive bodybuilder or you just want to have a great physique, your goal is to gain lean body mass. How much mass you can expect to gain is largely determined by training and genetics. Read the rest of this entry »

Many bodybuilders and other athletes want supplements that limit the body’s levels of estrogen—the hormone that can make muscles look soft and even limit testosterone production. While testosterone-boosting supplements are widely available, products such as ErgoPharm 6-OXO are designed to inhibit estrogen production completely. This means the body gradually stops producing estrogen at all, and regular use may even reduce the chances of water retention and testicular shutdown. ErgoPharm 6-OXO is one of the first nonsteroidal aromatase enzyme inhibitors available, and offers a variety of benefits for those interested in boosting testosterone production while reducing estrogen.

Why Controlling Estrogen Is Important
Commonly known as the “female” hormone, estrogen contributes to breast-tissue growth, water retention, and a soft appearance for muscles. Athletes and bodybuilders can control and eliminate these side effects by taking an estrogen blocker, or by building up enough testosterone in the body to counteract these natural effects. However, ErgoPharm 6-OXO offers another solution. It’s formulated to reduce the production of estrogen via direct intervention in the conversion process. As it reduces estrogen production and levels in the body, it can simultaneously stimulate testosterone production, which builds up more “male” attributes that many bodybuilders and athletes yearn for.

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