Gunnar Markusson on nutrition, recovery & staying strong for life
Interview with Gunnar Markusson, MSc in Nutrition. Nutrition has been part of Gunnar Markusson’s life since he first started training at 14. Today, with a master’s degree in nutrition, a bachelor’s...
Muscle recovery supplements: what works and when to use them
Which muscle recovery supplements are worth it, how absorption speed differs between protein forms, and how to time recovery nutrition around your training.
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The early starts. The extra miles. The sessions you nearly skipped, but completed anyway. Progress comes from showing up consistently. It also comes from feeling ready to do it again. That’s why we...
9EAA vs BCAA for muscle recovery
Author: Geir Gunnar Markusson, Nutritionist MSc., Unbroken. BCAAs have long been associated with muscle recovery, but are they enough? Discover the difference between Branched-chain amino acids (BC...
How summer heat affects training and recovery
Author: Geir Gunnar Markusson, Nutritionist MSc., Unbroken Summer is one of the best times of year to train. The days are longer, the trails are dry, and spending time outdoors simply feels good. W...
How Mads Pedersen turns recovery into results
Denmark’s top cyclist on consistency, Grand Tour demands, and why recovery is now the real competitive edge. In modern cycling, performance is no longer defined only by what happens on race day. It...
Iron deficiency in female athletes
Author: Geir Gunnar Markusson, Nutritionist MSc., Unbroken For many female athletes, fatigue is easy to explain away. A hard training block. A stressful week. Not enough sleep. Too many sessions st...
August Birk Hundt on chasing the pro dream
At just 20 years old, Danish cyclist August Birk Hundt is fully committed to one goal: turning professional. Over the past year, that commitment has gone beyond just training more. It’s about under...
Natural recovery beyond synthetic peptides
By Geir Gunnar Markusson, MSc in Nutrition. Not all peptides are the same. Discover the difference between naturally derived salmon peptides and synthetic peptide therapies, and learn how food-firs...
Matt Walker on cumulative load, discipline and recovery
In conversation with Matt Walker on Cumulative Load, Discipline, and Real Time Recovery Downhill Is a Sprint Sport That Punishes You for Three Days Downhill looks simple from the outside. One start...
The missing link between sleep and recovery
By Geir Gunnar Markusson, MSc in Nutrition. Discover why sleep is only one part of effective recovery, how nutrient timing influences overnight muscle repair, and why fueling before, during, and af...
Riley Amos on consistent performance
Interview with Riley Amos, Trek–Unbroken Factory Racing XC rider. Discover how one of mountain biking's brightest young talents is building consistency at the highest level, why recovery is essenti...
Oisín O'Callaghan on smarter recovery
Interview with Oisín O'Callaghan, Trek–Unbroken Factory Racing downhill rider. Discover how one of downhill racing's brightest young talents combines instinct, confidence, and recovery to deliver c...
Mastering HYROX through better recovery
In conversation with Mynette Mann and Michele Stanley, HYROX athletes. Discover how prioritizing recovery helped them train more consistently, build strength, and redefine what high performance mea...
Viktor Thorup on marginal gains
Interview with Viktor Thorup, Danish Olympic silver medalist in speed skating. Discover how one of the world's fastest speed skaters uses recovery, marginal gains, and meticulous preparation to inc...
Recovery science: strength & aging
By Geir Gunnar Markusson, MSc in Nutrition. Muscle strength is essential for healthy aging. Learn how strength training, adequate protein intake, and effective recovery work together to preserve mu...
Andy Schleck on building winning teams
Interview with Andy Schleck, Deputy General Manager of Lidl-Trek. Discover how one of cycling's most respected leaders is building the future of Lidl-Trek, why culture and performance go hand in ha...
From fatigue to consistent performance
In conversation with Alberto Fossini, endurance cyclist and journalist at Bici.pro. Discover how real-world testing on the bike shaped Alberto's approach to recovery and helped him stay ready for e...
Recovery science: myths vs reality
By Geir Gunnar Markusson, MSc in Nutrition. Recovery nutrition is surrounded by myths, half-truths, and conflicting advice. Discover what the science really says about sugar, caffeine, protein, and...
Recovery starts before the ride is over
Author: Geir Gunnar Markusson, Nutritionist MSc., Unbroken For many athletes, recovery nutrition still begins after training. You finish the ride, then refuel. While post-exercise nutrition is impo...
Mental performance starts with strong foundations
Interview with Dr. Elisabetta Borgia, Head of Psychology at Lidl-Trek. Discover how mental readiness, emotional resilience, and recovery help riders manage fatigue, perform under pressure, and sust...
Supporting immunity through smarter recovery
By Geir Gunnar Markusson, MSc in Nutrition and Nutrition Specialist at Unbroken. Discover how hard training affects your immune system and the science-backed nutrition strategies that help you reco...
Athlete stories: training consistency
In conversation with Lars van Uum, cyclist and Marketing Manager at Trek Benelux. Lars shares how focusing on recovery helped reduce muscle soreness, support his immune health during demanding trai...
