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.
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.
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.
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.
Andy Schleck on building winning teams
Tour de France winner Andy Schleck is now deputy general manager at Lidl-Trek. He talks about leadership, why passion beats money in cycling, and how faster recovery lets riders absorb more training.
From fatigue to consistent performance
Endurance cyclist and Bici.pro reviewer Alberto Fossini was training hard but carrying fatigue from one ride into the next. He describes testing a recovery product in his normal routine and what changed.
Five myths about recovery nutrition
Sugar for energy, caffeine for performance, protein only after training: our nutritionist takes apart five common beliefs. He sets out what the evidence supports and why timing matters as much as amount.
Recovery starts before the ride is over
Most athletes refuel only once training ends. Our nutritionist walks through the research on amino acid absorption and timing, and why taking them beforehand can deliver far more to working muscle.
Mental performance starts with strong foundations
Dr Elisabetta Borgia, head of psychology at Lidl-Trek and a former elite cyclist, looks after the environment around riders as much as the riders. She talks mental fatigue, data overload and pacing a season.
Supporting immunity through smarter recovery
Hard sessions, packed race calendars and long flights can leave athletes more open to colds. Our nutritionist covers when the risk peaks and the role zinc, selenium and vitamin B12 play in immune function.
Less soreness. Staying healthy. More quality training.
Lars van Uum races competitively and works in marketing at Trek Benelux. He describes cutting the leg pain after strength sessions and getting through a heavy block in Spain without falling ill.
Unbroken at Natural Products Expo West 2026
Unbroken spent three days in California in March 2026, meeting retailers and distributors at one of the industry's biggest natural products events. The new Lemon Stick Pack made its US debut there.
The recovery mindset behind World Cup racing
Cross-country mountain biker Gwendalyn Gibson broke her kneecap and came back to her best season. She talks about travel load, managing off days and the few recovery habits she refuses to skip.
What recovery really means at WorldTour level
Dr Jens Hinder, head doctor at Lidl-Trek since 2011, explains how the team manages load, health and fatigue across a long season. He is wary of the phrase game changer and says training comes first.
Why your muscles hurt after exercise and how to stay ahead of it
Soreness comes from micro damage in the muscle fibres and usually peaks two to three days after training. Our nutritionist explains what makes it worse and why it is easier to prevent than to treat.
The athletes who improved most in 2025 were not the ones training hardest, they were the ones recovering with purpose. A look at how to build recovery into daily training so it never gets skipped.
Why faster amino acid availability matters
How quickly essential amino acids reach your muscles shapes when repair can begin, not just how much protein you eat. Research behind Unbroken's free-form 9EAA explains why absorption speed matters.
Trek Factory Racing becomes Trek-Unbroken
From 2026, Trek's Cross-Country and Downhill World Cup teams race under a new name after Unbroken became title partner. Here is how the partnership grew out of the Lidl-Trek road programme.
Unbroken arrives in the Philippines
December 2025 brought the brand to Southeast Asia through Dan's, Trek's distributor in the market. What the launch means for local cyclists, runners and triathletes, and where to buy.
Winter Training Starts with Better Recovery
Cold muscles, stiff joints, higher energy demands and more pressure on immunity make winter sessions harder on the body. A look at what changes in the cold and how to keep recovery up all season.
Tournament golf demands consistency, with players needing to recover between rounds and be ready to perform again the next day. Dagbjartur uses Unbroken as part of his routine to support faster recovery between rounds and training sessions, helping him stay ready for what’s next. (unbrokenrtr.com)
Four benefits. One Unbroken tablet.
Recovery is not one process, it covers muscle repair, energy, joints and immune function. A breakdown of what sits behind each of those and when in the day you can take it.
Inside Lidl-Trek: How Unbroken Fits Into WorldTour Recovery
Josu Larrazabal, Head of Performance at Lidl-Trek, explains how the team tracks hydration, power data and perceived recovery. He describes where Unbroken fits in keeping riders ready for tomorrow.
