I'm getting ready for another cycle. As always I spend a few weeks preparing my body for what's to come. Also trying things with my diet and training to get some idea of how my body responds. If it aids growth, recovery, helps keep my blood pressure regulated, aids in water retention or a number of other things that I want to happen while Im on cycle I remember this and incorporate it while on. All the little things matter even more so the older we get.

I want to go into a cycle in peak condition. My goal is to start the next one as close as I can to the condition I ended the last. Don't misunderstand me, Im being realistic here. I know sometimes that may be a pretty wide gap depending on what the goal of the cycle was and what was gained. I have found the best thing I can do to aid myself is be very strict with the amount of rest I give my body. Especially the older I get the more important it becomes. Also while on cycle the compounds allow us to recover so much faster therefore growth is seen faster. No amount of rest will mimic that of course but I've found it helps me stay closer to my cycle stopping point than if I do all the other things and slack in that area.

I spend my time off cycle trying my best through training, diet, rest and even added supplementation trying to stay in peak form. Anywhere from 3 to 6 weeks before I start a cycle I prep my body for what's to come. With age comes a greater struggle in growing, burning fat and maintaining all the positive gains. Had I done all I do now starting in my late 20's who knows where I'd be ascetically now?

Do you do a cycle prep routine? Does it vary depending on the goal of your cycle or compounds you will use? What are some of the things you do? I appreciate all input and constructive criticism is welcome and well received. Eroids allows to crowd source our training and when taken seriously and sound advice is exchanged I believe it can make a huge difference in the way we train and results we see.

Edit: I should have included this. Its a mistake I've made when I was a beginner. Always have ALL compounds ON HAND before starting. PCT included. Anything can happen with shipping. Better safe than sorry on that front.