Okay so my questions would be of the following...
Muscles gains through cruising?
During a "Cruise" I run a physiological dose of exogeneous Long ester Testosterone Enanthate. 1 injection per week of 250mg sometimes I bump to 300mg which is just over what a TRT patient is prescribed. During Cruise phases I can gain a nice .5lb per week if I am training, eating and resting properly. I mainly use my cruise to maintain and dont try and gain just build density and add quality to what I gain during blasts.
Health benefits (all)?
For me... Better/Stable libido, I carry less body fat, I am able to keep more muscle on my frame, better sense of well being, more energy, and a study I read recently mentioned that having high testosterone results in heart disease prevention. Those are the ones that come to mind right off the bat.
Health risks?
Increases RBC, Blood Pressure, Acne, Gynomastia. Some of the common basic side effects.
What are the ages this would be a negative?
It depends. There is always a benefit to risk ratio you have to think about. If you are clinically diagnosed with low T then there really is no age that would be to young assuming the patient is past puberty.
Why would you want to cruise?
I cruise because I am going to be competing, and I was offered to be coached for bodybuilding. My genetics in my family run on the very small side and my frame and physical stature do not allow me to pack on extreme muscle mass and when I do I struggle to maintain even with proper diet and training. No one in my family is over 150-160lbs. I stalemated at around 175 all natural and since have been using steroids to push but I am unable to get over 200 and stay. Since I started cruising I stay at 200+ and 13% or less bodyfat during bulk phases and cruise.
Getting on and off cycles while cruising?
Like I said I cruise at 250mg-300mg of Testosterone Enanthate (long ester requiring 1 injection per week). I blast for only 4-6 weeks with short ester steroids so that I can get off and back on cruise quickly. I blast with combinations of Testosterone Propionate, Test Suspension, Trenbolone Acetate, Anadrol, Dbol, Winstrol, and plan on using materone propionate as well as boldenone in the future. I use different combinations of all of those to achieve a synergistic effect in my body to reach the goals or wanted results of each blast.
Total shut down (natural test replenishment stops within the body)?
Yes. My natural testosterone is shutdown and I do not produce testosterone. I am using exogenous amounts to supplement and mimic a physiological dose. To prevent testicular atrophy I use HCG periodically. It mimics LH/FSH production within the testicals and restores size. This will also help me in the future should I plan on coming off and trying to go back to natural.
Blood work results?
I get blood work every couple months and when I feel it is needed but never wait more than 3 months to get one. I get a full panel. All of my results during cruises have been excellent and within normal ranges. Depending on how close I get tested to my weekly injection determines how high my testosterone is of course. I try to get tested about 5 days after just to keep an even history. Testosterone is usually around
900-1000ng/nl. My natural levels before cruising were in the 600s. I monitor my RBC to make sure my blood doesnt get to thick and also monitor my SHBG. If RBC count is high I dontate blood and bring it back down to range. usually done every 4-6 months.
Sex drive and libido, as well as Ed chances?
As long as estrogen is kept in check your chances of ED are non-existant. My sex drive is through the roof during cruises and during blasting. No issues whatsoever since I have started Cruise/Blast protocol.
Contest testing?
I will be competing in the non-tested classes so this doesnt apply to me.
Micro biological effects such as..
Does protein synthesis stay at an increased level or does the body get immune to it?
OPINION (not scientific fact)- As far as I can tell I stay consistent and it obviously increases during blasting phases. During cruise I eat very high amounts of protein and have no problem gaining nice quality muscle while maintaining what I have already.
Recommended dose of cruising?
Physiological doseages of long estered testosterone would be in the 250-300mg range. Either administered 1 time per week or divided into 2 doses.
Supplements or compounds to help the body while cruising?
I use a over the counter Aromatase Inhibitor during cruise and pharma grade AIs for blasting. During a cruise I will usually take a SHBG blocker, AI like formasurge, RS-transaderm or even Erase. Daily vitamins, BCAA, and a very strict clean diet.
Side effects?
I dont have anything major. There is some gynomastia that is under my right nipple that I have had from before even using steroids (puberty days I am assuming) and I keep an eye on that and use Letrozole (Femera) and/or Exemestane (Aromasin) to control it in a blast. During cruise I feel great and there is no sides that I can think of really.
Keep bring the questions man and I will elaborate more on whatever ones you want. What type of study or paper are you doing?
