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05/29/09
Anavar is a popular drug used very heavily by women in figure, fitness, and bodybuilding circles for gaining some muscular size and hardness, while getting leaner at the same time. Very often, women not involved in any competitive endeavor will find their way to Anavar as a way to “step up” from standard ECA use for cutting, with a small ‘kick in the pants’ in terms of muscle mass gains. Anavar is a good choice for women, particularly in small dosages. However, many men have recently discovered Anavar’s potential. But will their experiences with it be positive? Let’s find out!
If you are a competitive male bodybuilder, then Anavar isn’t going to be adequate for adding muscular size to your physique. You’ll make some gains, but nothing on par with running a testosterone + Nandrolone cycle at 1200 mgs per week. Understanding the limited returns (and limited risks) is essential before Anavar use can begin.
Ensure all of your other bodybuilding factors are in place before running an Anavar-only cycle. Nutrition should be near-perfect, with added protein for the additional 50 grams each day your body may be able to make use of. Training should be consistent and heavy, with no ‘personal weeks’ off during your cycle. If you’re going to take a steroid – even a weaker one such as Anavar – you need to be training. Finally, you need to ensure you are receiving 8 to 8.5 hours of sleep each night, with a little leisure time each day. It’s a waste of your efforts to train and eat correctly while using Anavar, then bypass the sleep needed for growth to actually occur.
Typical AAS side effects do apply to Anavar users – but in much lower levels. A standard Anavar cycle of 6 weeks at 40 mg (taken orally) each day will add 5 to 10 pound sof lean muscle mass to the athlete’s frame, while stripping away some body fat. Energy levels in the gym will see a bump, and you’ll feel a bit stronger. You’re not going to turn into Superman, but you are going to see some gains. There is a minor risk of gyno, and hair loss, if you have a major propensity for male pattern baldness. Hormone levels are going to fluctuate a bit. Anavar is an oral drug, which means that there are going to be some minor temporary damage to kidneys and liver responsible for processing it. Short cycles and moderate doses usually make this a non-issue for healthy users.
Be sure to follow an Anavar-only cycle with well-planned PCT (post-cycle therapy). Clomid and/or Nolvadex for 2 to 4 weeks should be more than adequate for helping your HPTA system recovery from the Anavar cycle, and allow your fluctuating hormone levels to fully reset. You’ll keep most of your gains made on Anavar, and your recovery from the cycle should be a quick one. Anavar-only cycles offer a good alternative to the much heavier, expensive, and legally riskier cycles involving compounds with far more impact.
