subject: Post Cycle: Tackling The Undesired Effects Of Your Bodybuilding Routine [print this page] Bodybuilding has indeed become a craze among the present generation. Not only professional bodybuilders but also many fitness enthusiasts have taken up bodybuilding. And it is not only men but women have also joined the fray. It is not only lean muscle mass which is most sought after; having a lean and a toned is also the ultimate goal for many. The surge in the number of gyms and fitness centers can be well attributed to these trends. The food supplement market is also flooded with a plethora of bodybuilding supplements which are designed to boost the results of intense workouts. A glance at the number protein supplements in your local health supplement store will give you an idea of how crazy people are after having an envious body. All these are fine. But you should also know that intense muscle workouts can also upset your body's internal balance which can lead to undesired adverse reactions. This is exactly why you should also go for therapies to regain the balance. One such therapy is post cycle therapy.
The level of cortisol and estrogen hormones in your body increases significantly after a hard workout routine. This hormonal imbalance remains for weeks and can lead to unwanted results such a considerable weight gain if you don't take the therapy in time. Apart from significant weight gain, it can also lead to symptoms such as dehydration, skin problems, acne etc. The therapeutic procedure is designed to help reduce these undesired and unwanted effects. But taking up post cycle therapy, you should make sure that you consult a medical practitioner or a fitness expert.
The post cycle therapy is carried on by compounds known as Selective Estrogen Reuptake Modulating agents and Aromatase inhibiting agents. The effects of these drugs make sure that the adverse reactions of a hard weight training routine do not affect your body. These agents work to restore the hormonal imbalance thereby securing your body from symptoms such as water loss and calorie gain. So next time when you start an intense training session, make sure that you undergo this therapy.
