The Recovery Window

NewsUnbroken is heading to Sea Otter Europe

Unbroken is heading to Sea Otter Europe

From 18 to 20 September the team is in Girona for three days of cycling, with tastings and the new Lemon and Mango Peach Stick Packs. Visit the stand for a chance to win a signed Lidl-Trek jersey.

NutritionRecovery starts with food

Recovery starts with food

Written by our nutritionist, this article explores why effective recovery starts with the fundamentals: food, protein, carbohydrates, hydration and sleep. Discover where Unbroken’s fast-absorbing marine peptides and amino acids fit into that foundation, helping support recovery when timing, digestion and convenience matter.

AthleteMads Christophersen on managing fatigue and competition

Mads Christophersen on managing fatigue and competition

Danish badminton professional Mads Christophersen describes what fatigue feels like on court and why recovery cannot wait for the final point. He walks through his routine across 10 matches in 10 days.

NutritionGunnar Markusson on nutrition, recovery & staying strong for life

Gunnar Markusson on nutrition, recovery & staying strong for life

Nutritionist and endurance runner Gunnar Markusson, 50, talks about fuelling long sessions, amino acids and why muscle is worth protecting as you age. He also explains what changed his mind about Unbroken.

RecoveryMuscle recovery supplements: what works and when to use them

Muscle recovery supplements: what works and when to use them

A run through protein, creatine, carbohydrate, omega-3, collagen and more, with what the evidence supports for each. Also covers how absorption differs between protein forms and how to time it.

NewsRecovery is bigger than sport: Unbroken at Newtopia Now 2026

Recovery is bigger than sport: Unbroken at Newtopia Now 2026

In Denver this August, Unbroken showed its new Lemon and Mango Peach Stick Packs to retailers and distributors. CEO Steinar Kristjansson explains why the brand is looking past elite sport.

NewsUnbroken launches with Sunkost in Norway

Unbroken launches with Sunkost in Norway

A launch with Sunkost in August 2026 put the brand in front of a broader health and wellness audience in the country where it is made. Sunkost CEO Anders Kjellén also talks training and recovery on a podcast.

NewsThe official Unbroken Strava Club is live

The official Unbroken Strava Club is live

Join athletes and everyday adventurers around the world training, recovering and pursuing what’s next.

NewsLidl-Trek wins the 2026 Tour de France team classification

Lidl-Trek wins the 2026 Tour de France team classification

Mads Pedersen took green and the team won the classification after 21 stages, in Luca Guercilena's final race as General Manager. Pedersen and team doctor Jens Hinder on recovering between stages.

Recovery9EAA vs BCAA for muscle recovery

9EAA vs BCAA for muscle recovery

BCAAs are only three of the nine essential amino acids your body needs to repair muscle after training. Our nutritionist explains the difference, why absorption speed matters, and how to choose.

RecoveryHow summer heat affects training and recovery

How summer heat affects training and recovery

Warm weather makes the same session feel harder, burns through more stored carbohydrate and leaves you needing more rest. Practical advice on adapting gradually, fuelling and hydrating through hot months.

AthleteHow Mads Pedersen turns recovery into results

How Mads Pedersen turns recovery into results

Danish road cyclist Mads Pedersen talks about his fourth place at Milano-Sanremo and why everyone already knows how to train. He explains how recovery between sessions became his real edge.

NutritionIron deficiency in female athletes

Iron deficiency in female athletes

Heavy legs and slow recovery that will not shift can point to low iron rather than overtraining. Why women in sport are more exposed, and why simply taking more iron is not always the answer.

AthleteDifferent sports. One recovery mindset.

Different sports. One recovery mindset.

A basketball player, a football player coming back from injury and a handball player share how they handle recovery. Different sports, but the same reason for taking it seriously.

AthleteAugust Birk Hundt on chasing the pro dream

August Birk Hundt on chasing the pro dream

Danish cyclist August Birk Hundt, 20, on the year he got stronger, crashed, and learned not to rush his comeback. He talks sleep, fuelling, core work and reading his body after every session.

ScienceNatural recovery beyond synthetic peptides

Natural recovery beyond synthetic peptides

Salmon peptides, collagen powders and injectable lab-made peptides are not the same thing. Our nutritionist compares how they are sourced, how large the molecules are and what that means for recovery.

AthleteMatt Walker on cumulative load, discipline and recovery

Matt Walker on cumulative load, discipline and recovery

Downhill mountain bike racer Matt Walker explains why a World Cup weekend is three days of building fatigue, not one run. He talks about the strength work and habits that keep him sharp by Sunday.

NutritionThe missing link between sleep and recovery

The missing link between sleep and recovery

Sleep repairs the body, but only with the fuel you bring to bed. Our nutritionist sets out how much sleep athletes need and how eating before, during and after training helps the night do its work.

AthleteRiley Amos on consistent performance

Riley Amos on consistent performance

Cross-country mountain biker Riley Amos won nine World Cups in a row as a U23 and now races a deeper elite field. He describes racing as a chess game and the daily habits behind repeatable results.

AthleteOisín O'Callaghan on smarter recovery

Oisín O'Callaghan on smarter recovery

Irish downhill mountain biker Oisin O'Callaghan grew up riding wet trails and racing on feel rather than instruction. He talks about the depth of elite fields and the routines that keep him consistent.

AthleteMastering HYROX through better recovery

Mastering HYROX through better recovery

Mynette Mann, 47, and Michele Stanley, 52, gave themselves eight weeks to prepare for HYROX and placed third in their age group. They describe how better recovery let them train more often.

AthleteViktor Thorup on marginal gains

Viktor Thorup on marginal gains

Danish speed skater and Olympic silver medallist Viktor Thorup tracks sleep, heart rate and lactate to find small gains. He talks through his race-day routine and the illness he beat days before it.

ScienceWhy staying strong matters

Why staying strong matters

From around the age of 50 we lose muscle each year, and strength fades faster than size. Our nutritionist covers which movements to train and why recovery matters more for staying independent.

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