UKSCA coach Mike Thompson breaks down the nutritional and recovery protocols that maximise results from anabolic cycles — protein targets, carb periodisation, micronutrients, and sleep strategy for UK athletes in 2026.
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Written by: Coach Mike Thompson — UKSCA Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach, UKAD Clean Sport Ambassador Medically reviewed by: Dr. James Hargreaves — MBBS, MRCP — Sports Medicine Physician, Manchester Sports Medicine Clinic Last updated: 1 June 2026 What Is HCG? Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) is a glycoprotein hormone produced naturally during pregnancy by the […]
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Written by: Coach Mike Thompson — UKSCA Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach, UKAD Clean Sport Ambassador Medically reviewed by: Dr. James Hargreaves — MBBS, MRCP — Sports Medicine Physician, Manchester Sports Medicine Clinic Last updated: 16 May 2026 One Size Does Not Fit All in PCT PCT is not a single, fixed protocol applied universally. […]
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Written by: Coach Mike Thompson — UKSCA Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach, UKAD Clean Sport Ambassador Medically reviewed by: Dr. James Hargreaves — MBBS, MRCP — Sports Medicine Physician, Manchester Sports Medicine Clinic Last updated: 30 April 2026 Why Timing Is the Most Critical PCT Variable The single most common PCT mistake — after simply […]
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Written by: Coach Mike Thompson — UKSCA Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach, UKAD Clean Sport Ambassador Medically reviewed by: Dr. James Hargreaves — MBBS, MRCP — Sports Medicine Physician, Manchester Sports Medicine Clinic Last updated: 14 April 2026 Both Are SERMs — But They Are Not Identical Nolvadex (tamoxifen citrate) and Clomid (clomiphene citrate) are […]
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Written by: Coach Mike Thompson — UKSCA Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach, UKAD Clean Sport Ambassador Medically reviewed by: Dr. James Hargreaves — MBBS, MRCP — Sports Medicine Physician, Manchester Sports Medicine Clinic Last updated: 29 March 2026 What Is Post Cycle Therapy? Post Cycle Therapy (PCT) is a structured pharmacological protocol designed to restore […]
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Written by: Coach Mike Thompson — UKSCA Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach, UKAD Clean Sport Ambassador Medically reviewed by: Dr. James Hargreaves — MBBS, MRCP — Sports Medicine Physician, Manchester Sports Medicine Clinic Last updated: 23 December 2025 Introduction: Why Dosage Matters More Than Compound Choice The most common mistake in injectable steroid use is […]
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Written by: Coach Mike Thompson — UKSCA Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach, UKAD Clean Sport Ambassador Medically reviewed by: Dr. James Hargreaves — MBBS, MRCP — Sports Medicine Physician, Manchester Sports Medicine Clinic Last updated: 7 December 2025 Why Beginners Should Start with Injectables It may seem counterintuitive, but injectable steroids are generally a safer […]
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Written by: Coach Mike Thompson — UKSCA Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach, UKAD Clean Sport Ambassador Medically reviewed by: Dr. James Hargreaves — MBBS, MRCP — Sports Medicine Physician, Manchester Sports Medicine Clinic Last updated: 21 November 2025 Why Injection Technique Matters Improper injection technique is responsible for the majority of steroid-related infections, abscesses, nerve […]
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Written by: Coach Mike Thompson — UKSCA Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach, UKAD Clean Sport Ambassador Medically reviewed by: Dr. James Hargreaves — MBBS, MRCP — Sports Medicine Physician, Manchester Sports Medicine Clinic Last updated: 5 November 2025 Testosterone Enanthate vs Cypionate: The Core Difference Testosterone enanthate and testosterone cypionate are both long-estered injectable testosterone […]
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