Introduction
Every athlete knows periodization: hypertrophy blocks, strength blocks, power blocks. But what if the timing of a compound’s half-life could sync — or clash — with the rhythm of training cycles? This idea hasn’t been explored much, and it opens the door to a fascinating thought experiment: can pharmacology and periodization work together like a perfectly timed superset?
Why Half-Life Matters
- Short half-life SARMs: imagine them like a pre-workout surge, creating concentrated “windows” of effect.
- Long half-life SARMs: steadier, marathon-like, overlapping with multiple sessions and recovery phases.
Just as an athlete tailors volume, intensity, and recovery across weeks, the pharmacokinetics of a compound could theoretically align with those blocks.
Training Block Match-Ups
- Hypertrophy: short-acting = spiking during high-volume, metabolic stress sessions.
- Strength: long-acting = consistent baseline during low-rep, high-load phases.
- Peaking/Power: timing clearance could be as strategic as tapering volume.
Titan Performance Insight
Most people think of SARMs as a single switch — on or off. But in reality, they might function more like a metronome, ticking in sync (or out of sync) with your training blocks. That raises the question: could periodization one day be programmed not only around sets and reps, but also around half-life curves?
