What is cycling (on and off)?
A stretch of weeks on a compound, followed by a stretch off to give your body a break.
Cycling describes running a compound for a stretch of weeks (on-cycle) and then taking a stretch off (off-cycle) before starting again. The off period is often described as giving the body a break.
How long each phase lasts varies a lot by compound and by person, and it is something people discuss rather than a fixed rule. Some compounds are talked about as continuous instead of cycled.
TRKD+ describes cycling and lets you track your own on and off weeks. It does not tell you when to cycle or for how long. Those decisions belong with a licensed provider.
Common questions
People also ask.
- What does off-cycle mean?
- It is the stretch of time spent off a compound between periods of use.
- Is every compound cycled?
- No. Some are commonly discussed as continuous use, while others are talked about in on and off cycles.
Related terms
Keep reading.
- Protocol
Stack
The full set of compounds you're running at the same time.
- Protocol
Titration
Easing a dose up or down gradually over weeks, rather than jumping straight to a target.
- Timing
Loading dose
A larger starting dose some protocols use to reach steady levels sooner, before settling to a maintenance amount.
TRKD+
Track the whole stack, calmly.
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