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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
The recovery mindset behind World Cup racing
Interview with Gwendalyn Gibson, Trek-Unbroken Factory Racing XC rider. Gwendalyn shares how recovery, resilience, and consistency help her meet the demands of World Cup mountain bike racing and re...
Recovery science: muscle soreness
By Geir Gunnar Markusson, MSc in Nutrition. Muscle soreness after training isn't just something to endure—it can be understood and managed. Learn what causes delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), w...
As 2025 comes to an end, this is your moment to pause and reset with intention. Because progress doesn’t come from doing more at all costs. It comes from showing up consistently - and recovering li...
Recovery Science: Absorption Speed
By Geir Gunnar Markusson, MSc in Nutrition. Recovery doesn't depend only on how much protein you consume—it also depends on how quickly essential amino acids reach your muscles. Discover why absorp...
Winter Training Starts with Better Recovery
Winter training builds resilience, strength and mental focus. It also places extra stress on your body. Cold temperatures, dry air, lower immunity and increased muscle tension make recovery more de...
Recovery Science: 4-in-1 Benefits
Recovery involves more than one process. Explore the four key benefits that support effective recovery: muscle recovery, energy and endurance, joint health, and immune function. The old approach to...
Athlete Stories: Marginal Gains
Interview with Viktor Hald Thorup, Olympic silver medallist and elite speed skater. Viktor shares how focusing on the smallest performance details, from recovery and nutrition to training and sleep...
Mattias Skjelmose on Smarter Recovery
Mattias Skjelmose knows that recovery is essential to consistent performance. After first using Unbroken during the Vuelta a España, the Lidl-Trek rider made it part of his daily routine. Today, he...
Recover Like Mads and Lidl-Trek
Recovery is what prepares you for what's next. Trusted by Lidl-Trek for Real Time Recovery, Unbroken helps support muscle recovery with fast-absorbing free-form 9 essential amino acids (9EAA), coll...
