Enquiry. 36 year old male unsure what to do.....
Hey all. 36 year old male here. I have played competitive sports all my life, and I love to play hockey 2-3 times a week. In my 20's I did my heavy lifting and supplementing, and I plateaued to a point where my joints were killing me when lifting. I lost interest in bulking up due to the fact that I hit my wall, and I wasnt prepared to play the gear game.
Fast forward a few years, and I still love playing sports. Im fairly healthy, but I have recently had blood work done and my test levels are low. My conservative dr. doesnt want to do anything about it, which I understand, but dont like.
If I skate or play anything, my muscle recovery is quite poor. I have lost a lot of my drive and oomph.
I practice a good diet, I get a lot of sleep, and I have a cabinet full of every supplement. (vits, minerals, test boosters, creatine, BCAA's, greens, etc. etc) I have wasted enough at my local supplement shop to realise that they are ONLY supplements and can only do so much.
I constantly think about missing my old "youthful self" and having the drive and energy and spunk I need to compete. I have access to whatever gear I may need, as I have a few close friends who are in competitive body building.
BUT, I just dont know what I should do. Ive read tons of forums, Ive done all the research, and I am just not sure what I feel safe with, and what I should expect. I dont want to get super bulky, but I want better muscle recovery, and the boost I seek. I want more strength, speed, and power. I cant lift much anymore due to always being sore and tired from hockey and such.
Where to start?!?
Light test cycle?!
Light Test plus var cycle?!?
No cycle and just do what I do?!?
Im not sure if I am asking for trouble, or not. Im a responsible mature person who doesnt feel the need and urge to jump into anything, but I do yearn for a better physical experience and I realise aging plays a large part. However, I want to keep my youth for a few more years of playing competitive sports! Any suggestions are welcome!
FYI. I am 6'2 and around 215 lbs. Not sure my BF %