Introdocution

Since we’ve put together the concept behind TunedSports.com which is to provide free high quality articles regarding popular designer steroids and pro-hormones, we have been asked constantly about putting together a non-hormal stack that would come closest to the results one would typically see on a steroid/pro-hormone cycle.  While this is essentially an impossible task as a properly planned cycle with an appropriate diet will always deliver superior results, we can certainly put together a non-hormonal stack based on over the counter supplements that will deliver consistent results without ‘entirely’ breaking the bank.

Therefore we are pleased to introduce the TunedSports.com NON-Hormonal stack based strictly on over the counter supplements that can be purchased in stores and online.  Since we aim to be vendor neutral we will try to provide several different options for you as in the supplement industry they’re various products that are comparable or in some cases practically identical.

Prerequisites

First and foremost users should have past supplement experience and a couple years of lifting experience, certainly if you’re new to supplements starting with this stack is not advised as with supplements there’s some progression that needs to be followed, starting out with something as simple as creatine is recommended, in general don’t jump too far ahead when you haven’t reached enough of a natural plateau to do so.

Second this stack is NON-Hormonal therefore a Post Cycle Therapy (PCT) or Cycle Support Supplements are not required.

This article assumes you’re already taking staple supplements such as Multivitamins, Fish/Flax Oil, Creatine, Protein and possibly some form of BCAA/EAA.

Fourth and finally remember that results are dictated by proper lifting and DIET, diet alone is more important than any supplement or lifting program, if you’re not seeing results always check your diet first.  One thing that’s not being provided in this article is nutritional advice therefore please have your diet in order prior to starting ANY supplementation cycle regardless whether it’s hormonal or non-hormonal.

TunedSports.com NON-Hormonal Stack

Our stack is built around a relatively simple presence, we want to increase our testosterone levels, decrease estrogen levels and create more “free” testosterone which can be used for our desired goals (building muscle, enhancing workouts etc).  We also want to saturate our muscles with Arachidonic Acid which allows for greater workout endurance/strength and slow increases in muscle mass.  We have put together this example non-hormonal using some of the most popular and proven compounds on the market, properly dosing them, creating the ideal usage length and providing that information to you, so let’s begin.

Testosterone Boosters

Testosterone is one of our bodies primary hormones (in Males) it’s responsible for maintaining muscle mass, strength, fat distribution, bone mass, sperm production, sex drive and potency among others.  By increasing the natural Testosterone levels in our system, we will assisting our bodies in numerous ways but in particular for weight lifters, increase testosterone levels typically result in increases muscle mass, strength and in some cases reduced fat distribution, having higher testosterone levels will also assist in the gym in some cases resulting in more intense, effective and longer workouts.  Many newer popular natural testosterone boosting supplements also help “free-up” our testosterone making it more available for our desired tasks (creating muscle, increasing strength etc).

Therefore for the base of our non-hormonal stack we recommending using ONE of the two proven and effective testosterone boosters, both are solid products.

1. Driven Sports – Activate Xtreme.
2. Biotivia – Bio Forge.

Aromatose Inhibitor

Estrogen is the primary hormone in Females, while also being present in Males in limited amounts.  Typically when increasing testosterone levels, Estrogen levels can also indirectly increase as well, increased estrogen levels can increase bodyfat, reduce muscle mass and strength among other side effects.  This is something we certainly want to avoid, but even with normal estrogen levels, by regulating these levels with an Aromatose Inhibitor we can effectively lower estrogen levels which will indirectly increase our testosterone levels, reduce water weight, increase strength and mass.  Therefore combining our Testosterone Booster with an Aromatose Inhibitor we effectively give our bodies a one two punch in reducing estrogen and increasing testosterone, therefore the second portion of our TunedSports.com non-hormonal stack is the addition of an Aromatose Inhibitor.

We recommend a 3,6,17-Androstenetrione (6-OXO) based AI as it’s one of the most proven and effective on the market.  Both products below contain Androstenetrione (6-OXO)

1. Shocker Nutrition – TS2 – Also includes tribulus which boosts libido and may also help raise testosterone levels.
2. PrimaForce - Androstenetrione

Arachidonic Acid

Arachidonic Acid is somewhat of a more “recent” invention in the bodybuilding world, it was brought to market several years ago by Molecular Nutrition as “X-factor”, it’s effectiveness at times has been questioned, but many users report excellent strength and muscle mass increases while using it at the appropriate dosage.  As per iForce Nutrition “By aggravating muscle fibers with additional AA, it sends a message to the rest of the body that extra repair/growth must be performed in order to properly recover from training. This helps build extra muscle and strength, as well as induce fat loss. This means greater post-workout soreness, rapid strength and lean body mass (LBM) gains, intense pumps, and increased lipolysis (fat loss)”.  The down side to Arachidonic Acid is that it takes time for it to saturate muscle tissue, therefore simply running one bottle won’t be sufficient, driving the cost up further.  However with that said, the final component of our non-hormonal stack is.

1. Molecular Nutrition – xFactor
2. iForce Nutrition – Max Out. – Also contains 25-R-diol, Icarrin and Narangin which may help enhance gains and assist increasing testosterone.

Putting it Together.

Now that we have laid out the natural supplements for this stack, we can begin to put it all together and discuss dosing regiments.  You can substitute in other products depending on your brand preference but we feel based on the ingredient profiles using Activate Xtreme as our test booster, TS2 as our estrogen regulator and iForce Max Out for our AA source would perhaps make the best combination.  Now let’s get down to dosages.

• iForce Nutrition – Max Out.  (Two Bottles Required).  Take 4 capsules per day for 50 days.
• Activate Xtreme.  (Two Bottles Required).  Take 5-6 capsules per day for 35 days.  (Start on day 15 of Max Out).
• Thermolife TS2.  (One bottle required).  Take 4 capsules per day for 30 days.  (Start on day 25 of Max Out).

Therefore our entire cycle would look something like this.

• Day 1 to Day 15:   Max Out 4 pills per day.
• Day 15 to Day 25:  Max Out 4 pills per day, Activate Xtreme 5-6 pills per day.
• Day 25 to Day 50:  Max Out 4 pills a day, Activate Xtreme 5-6 pills a day, TS2 4 pills a day.
• Day 50 to Day 55:  TS2 4 pills per day.

If you decide to go with another series of products from the options we provided, you can essentially interchange them easily without issue, just follow the manufacturers recommenced daily dosage, however the length of cycle and when to begin each compound type should remain the same as above.

Miscellaneous

Users with a solid lifting program and appropriate diet should expect muscle gains in the 5-15lb range over a 50 day cycle.

Users should consume 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight, therefore a person who weighs 200lbs should consume 200 grams of protein per day.

This is an article we will continue to progressively update, bookmark for future updates.