UNLOCKING PERFORMANCE

MNSTRY

UNLOCKING PERFORMANCE by MNSTRY, is a podcast for athletes who want to understand how modern sports nutrition truly works. Hosted by a rotating team of experts, the goal of this show is to break down complex scientific topics into clear, practical insights.  Through diverse formats and in-depth conversations, the podcast explores every aspect of performance and sports nutrition: carbohydrate strategies, hydration and electrolytes, amino acids, micronutrients, recovery, adaptation, and all the factors that influence athletic performance and long term health.  UNLOCKING PERFORMANCE is designed for triathletes, cyclists, runners, and anyone looking to elevate their performance through evidence-based nutrition. Modern sports science translated into everyday application.  This podcast helps you understand your body, train smarter, and unlock your full potential.

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#38
September 3 · 1 hr 5 min
EPISODE 06: ARE ENDURANCE ATHLETES OVERTHINKING PROTEIN?
Protein has become one of the most talked-about nutrients in endurance sports. But do athletes really need as much as they think? In this episode of UNLOCKING PERFORMANCE, Robert Gorgos and the team take a closer look at what protein actually does for endurance athletes, how m6uch you really need, and why some of the traditional rules around protein timing are being challenged by new research. From animal versus plant-based sources and the role of leucine to recovery shakes, race-day nutrition and protein needs as we age, this episode separates what matters from what is mostly hype. The key takeaway: protein matters, but getting more of it is not automatically better, especially when it comes at the expense of the carbohydrates that actually fuel endurance performance. If you’re a new customer, use code MNSTRYPODCAST20 to get 20% off your TASTING BOX. Visit our shop at www.mnstry.com If you want to dive deeper into the science behind performance nutrition, you can find more articles, practical guidance, and insights from our team of experts on our blog. And if you’d like to learn more about MNSTRY, our products, and the philosophy behind what we do, you can explore everything on our website. If you have questions about this episode or want to share your thoughts with us, we’re always happy to hear from you by email or Instagram. WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | BLOG
#37
August 27 · 6 min
Heat Training Basics: Understand how you should fuel your heat training session
In this short episode of UNLOCKING PERFORMANCE, Robert Gorgos explains how nutrition and hydration can support effective heat training and acclimation. From fluid and sodium replacement to carbohydrate availability, iron status and post-session recovery, this episode breaks down the key factors that help athletes adapt to repeated heat stress. You’ll also learn why heat training can increase plasma volume, how recovery nutrition supports those adaptations, and where emerging strategies such as taurine may fit into a structured heat acclimation block. If you’re a new customer, use code MNSTRYPODCAST20 to get 20% off your TASTING BOX. Visit our shop at www.mnstry.com If you want to dive deeper into the science behind performance nutrition, you can find more articles, practical guidance, and insights from our team of experts on our blog. And if you’d like to learn more about MNSTRY, our products, and the philosophy behind what we do, you can explore everything on our website. If you have questions about this episode or want to share your thoughts with us, we’re always happy to hear from you by email or Instagram. WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | BLOG
#36
August 24 · 9 min
Heat Training Basics: Understand what happens with your body
In this short episode of UNLOCKING PERFORMANCE, Robert Gorgos explores how heat affects endurance performance and why controlled heat exposure can become a powerful training tool. From cardiovascular drift and dehydration to plasma volume expansion, improved sweating and heat shock proteins, this episode explains how the body adapts to repeated heat stress. You’ll also learn why heat training may improve performance even in cooler conditions, how active and passive heat sessions can be used in practice, and what makes a successful heat acclimation block. If you’re a new customer, use code MNSTRYPODCAST20 to get 20% off your TASTING BOX. Visit our shop at www.mnstry.com If you want to dive deeper into the science behind performance nutrition, you can find more articles, practical guidance, and insights from our team of experts on our blog. And if you’d like to learn more about MNSTRY, our products, and the philosophy behind what we do, you can explore everything on our website. If you have questions about this episode or want to share your thoughts with us, we’re always happy to hear from you by email or Instagram. WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | BLOG
#35
August 20 · 9 min
Better sleep, better performance: how athletes can improve sleep quality
In this short episode of UNLOCKING PERFORMANCE, Robert Gorgos explores why sleep is one of the most powerful recovery tools available to athletes and how nutrition can support it. From meal timing, carbohydrates and protein to micronutrients, tart cherry, glycine and other natural compounds, this episode breaks down the nutritional factors that may influence sleep quality, recovery and adaptation. The key message: nutrition can help, but the foundation remains consistent sleep habits, smart timing and a recovery strategy that works with your training and competition schedule. If you’re a new customer, use code MNSTRYPODCAST20 to get 20% off your TASTING BOX. Visit our shop at www.mnstry.com If you want to dive deeper into the science behind performance nutrition, you can find more articles, practical guidance, and insights from our team of experts on our blog. And if you’d like to learn more about MNSTRY, our products, and the philosophy behind what we do, you can explore everything on our website. If you have questions about this episode or want to share your thoughts with us, we’re always happy to hear from you by email or Instagram. WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | BLOG
#33
August 14 · 9 min
Why sugar is not your enemy in sports
In this short episode of UNLOCKING PERFORMANCE, Robert Gorgos breaks down one of the most misunderstood topics in sports nutrition: sugar. Learn why sugar is not inherently harmful, why context matters, and how endurance athletes can use rapidly available carbohydrates to fuel performance, support recovery, and stay metabolically efficient. If you’re a new customer, use code MNSTRYPODCAST20 to get 20% off your TASTING BOX. Visit our shop at www.mnstry.com If you want to dive deeper into the science behind performance nutrition, you can find more articles, practical guidance, and insights from our team of experts on our blog. And if you’d like to learn more about MNSTRY, our products, and the philosophy behind what we do, you can explore everything on our website. If you have questions about this episode or want to share your thoughts with us, we’re always happy to hear from you by email or Instagram. WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | BLOG
#34
August 10 · 7 min
Why Tart Cherry is more about precovery than recovery
In this short episode of UNLOCKING PERFORMANCE, Robert Gorgos explores why tart cherry has become one of the most discussed tools in elite recovery nutrition. Learn why timing matters, why the real benefit may start before the race, and how polyphenol-rich tart cherry can support recovery, reduce muscle soreness, and help athletes stay ready across demanding training blocks and competitions. If you’re a new customer, use code MNSTRYPODCAST20 to get 20% off your TASTING BOX. Visit our shop at www.mnstry.com If you want to dive deeper into the science behind performance nutrition, you can find more articles, practical guidance, and insights from our team of experts on our blog. And if you’d like to learn more about MNSTRY, our products, and the philosophy behind what we do, you can explore everything on our website. If you have questions about this episode or want to share your thoughts with us, we’re always happy to hear from you by email or Instagram. WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | BLOG
#32
August 3 · 9 min
Hyperhydration: smart strategy or too much of a good thing?
In this short episode of UNLOCKING PERFORMANCE, Robert Gorgos breaks down the science of pre-exercise hyperhydration. Learn why simply drinking more water before a race is not enough, how sodium can help increase fluid retention, and when hyperhydration may actually support endurance performance. A practical look at one of the most misunderstood tools in race-day hydration. If you want to dive deeper into the science behind performance nutrition, you can find more articles, practical guidance, and insights from our team of experts on our blog. And if you’d like to learn more about MNSTRY, our products, and the philosophy behind what we do, you can explore everything on our website. If you have questions about this episode or want to share your thoughts with us, we’re always happy to hear from you by email or Instagram. WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | BLOG If you’re a new customer, use code MNSTRYPODCAST20 to get 20% off your TASTING BOX. Visit our shop at www.mnstry.com
#31
July 27 · 1 hr 20 min
EPISODE 05: Why hydration is important before, during and after exercise.
In this episode of Unlocking Performance, our sports nutrition experts Robert, Julien and Paul explore why hydration should be the foundation of every endurance fueling strategy. They discuss dehydration thresholds, individual sweat rates, sodium requirements, fluid absorption and the close connection between hydration, carbohydrate intake and gastrointestinal problems. From functional dehydration and cramping myths to practical drinking strategies for heat, racing and ultra-endurance events, this episode explains why there is no universal hydration formula and how athletes can build a strategy that works for their body, their sport and the conditions they face. Since Till is on his well deserved vacation travelling the Andes, Lennart the CMO of MNSTRY is the host of this episode. If you’re a new customer, use code MNSTRYPODCAST20 to get 20% off your TASTING BOX. Visit our shop at www.mnstry.com If you want to dive deeper into the science behind performance nutrition, you can find more articles, practical guidance, and insights from our team of experts on our blog. And if you’d like to learn more about MNSTRY, our products, and the philosophy behind what we do, you can explore everything on our website. If you have questions about this episode or want to share your thoughts with us, we’re always happy to hear from you by email or Instagram. WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | BLOG
#28
July 23 · 10 min
The athlete’s guide to fiber and gut health
In this episode of UNLOCKING PERFORMANCE, Robert Gorgos takes a closer look at dietary fiber and why it plays a much bigger role in endurance nutrition than many athletes realize. The episode explores the difference between soluble and insoluble fiber, how fiber supports gut health, blood glucose regulation, recovery, and metabolic function, and why these benefits matter for long term performance. At the same time, Robert explains why the same foods that support health during everyday training can become problematic when eaten too close to key sessions or competition. The episode also covers practical timing strategies, race week adjustments, individual tolerance, and why there is no one size fits all approach when it comes to fiber intake. A practical and evidence based episode for athletes who want to better understand gut health, fueling, and how to balance long term health with race day performance. If you’re a new customer, use code MNSTRYPODCAST20 to get 20% off your TASTING BOX. Visit our shop at www.mnstry.com If you want to dive deeper into the science behind performance nutrition, you can find more articles, practical guidance, and insights from our team of experts on our blog. And if you’d like to learn more about MNSTRY, our products, and the philosophy behind what we do, you can explore everything on our website. If you have questions about this episode or want to share your thoughts with us, we’re always happy to hear from you by email or Instagram. WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | BLOG
#27
July 19 · 8 min
Zinc, immunity and recovery explained
In this episode of UNLOCKING PERFORMANCE, Robert Gorgos takes a closer look at zinc and why this often overlooked trace element plays such an important role in health, recovery, and athletic performance. The episode explores zinc’s role in enzymatic function, immune health, muscle adaptation, acid-base regulation, and recovery, while also explaining how zinc absorption works and why dietary patterns strongly influence zinc status. Robert breaks down the difference between food sources and supplements, why athletes with high sweat losses, restrictive diets, or plant-based nutrition may be at greater risk of deficiency, and why more zinc is not automatically better. The episode also covers zinc rich foods, the limits of blood testing, the risks of long term oversupplementation, and the situations in which supplementation may actually make sense. A practical and evidence based episode for athletes who want to better understand zinc, recovery, immune function, and the balance required for long term performance. If you want to dive deeper into the science behind performance nutrition, you can find more articles, practical guidance, and insights from our team of experts on our blog. And if you’d like to learn more about MNSTRY, our products, and the philosophy behind what we do, you can explore everything on our website. If you have questions about this episode or want to share your thoughts with us, we’re always happy to hear from you by email or Instagram. WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | BLOG If you’re a new customer, use code MNSTRYPODCAST20 to get 20% off your TASTING BOX. Visit our shop at www.mnstry.com
#26
July 16 · 8 min
The fine line between iron deficiency and overload
In this episode of UNLOCKING PERFORMANCE, Robert Gorgos takes a closer look at iron and why it is one of the most important trace elements for endurance performance. The episode explores iron’s role in oxygen transport, energy metabolism, recovery, and immune function, while also explaining how ferritin and transferrin help regulate iron status in the body. Robert breaks down why athletes, especially in endurance sports, are at greater risk of deficiency, how diet quality and nutrient combinations affect absorption, and why both low and excessive iron levels can create real problems for health and performance. The episode also covers key risk factors, symptoms of deficiency, supplementation strategies, side effects, and why iron status becomes especially important in phases such as altitude training. A practical and evidence based episode for athletes who want to better understand iron, fatigue, recovery, and the balance required for long term performance. If you want to dive deeper into the science behind performance nutrition, you can find more articles, practical guidance, and insights from our team of experts on our blog. And if you’d like to learn more about MNSTRY, our products, and the philosophy behind what we do, you can explore everything on our website. If you have questions about this episode or want to share your thoughts with us, we’re always happy to hear from you by email or Instagram. WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | BLOG If you’re a new customer, use code MNSTRYPODCAST20 to get 20% off your TASTING BOX. Visit our shop at www.mnstry.com
#24
July 6 · 5 min
Bone health, hormones and performance: understanding calcium
In this episode of UNLOCKING PERFORMANCE, Robert Gorgos takes a closer look at calcium and why it is far more than just a bone mineral. The episode explores calcium’s role in bone health, muscle contraction, nerve function, hormone regulation, and recovery, while also looking at newer research around calcium and fat metabolism. Robert explains how calcium supports structural and metabolic functions in the body, why athletes with low energy availability or hormonal imbalances may face greater risks, and which factors can affect calcium absorption and long term bone health. The episode also covers daily requirements, practical food sources, athlete specific risk factors, and the situations in which supplementation may actually make sense. A practical and evidence based episode for athletes who want to better understand calcium, performance, and the bigger picture behind long term health and resilience. If you want to dive deeper into the science behind performance nutrition, you can find more articles, practical guidance, and insights from our team of experts on our blog. And if you’d like to learn more about MNSTRY, our products, and the philosophy behind what we do, you can explore everything on our website. If you have questions about this episode or want to share your thoughts with us, we’re always happy to hear from you by email or Instagram. WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | BLOG If you’re a new customer, use code MNSTRYPODCAST20 to get 20% off your TASTING BOX. Visit our shop at www.mnstry.com
#23
July 2 · 5 min
Potassium: why it deserves more attention in endurance sport
In this short episode of UNLOCKING PERFORMANCE, Robert Gorgos takes a closer look at one of the most overlooked minerals in sports nutrition: potassium. This nutrition basics episode explores potassium’s role in fluid balance, nerve signaling, muscle function, repeated contractions, and post exercise recovery. Robert explains why potassium is especially relevant for athletes training in the heat or over long durations, how it contributes to rehydration and muscular performance, and why insufficient intake can affect performance more than many athletes realize. The episode also covers daily requirements, practical food sources, potassium losses during exercise, and why most athletes can meet their needs through a balanced diet without relying on extra supplementation. A practical and evidence based episode for athletes who want to better understand one of the most underrated minerals in endurance performance. If you want to dive deeper into the science behind performance nutrition, you can find more articles, practical guidance, and insights from our team of experts on our blog. And if you’d like to learn more about MNSTRY, our products, and the philosophy behind what we do, you can explore everything on our website. If you have questions about this episode or want to share your thoughts with us, we’re always happy to hear from you by email or Instagram. WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | BLOG If you’re a new customer, use code MNSTRYPODCAST20 to get 20% off your TASTING BOX. Visit our shop at www.mnstry.com
#22
June 30 · 5 min
How magnesium supports energy and muscle function
In this Nutrion Basics episode of UNLOCKING PERFORMANCE, Robert takes a closer look at one of the most important minerals in sports nutrition: magnesium. The episode explores magnesium’s role in energy metabolism, muscle function, the nervous system, and recovery, while also breaking down daily requirements, food sources, testing limitations, and the real relevance of supplementation for athletes. Robert explains why magnesium is essential for hundreds of processes in the body, why deficiency is less common than many people think, and why muscle cramps are not automatically a sign of low magnesium. The episode also looks at different forms of magnesium, bioavailability, sweat losses, and the situations in which supplementation may actually make sense. A practical and evidence based episode for athletes who want to better understand magnesium, performance, and when more is not necessarily better. If you want to dive deeper into the science behind performance nutrition, you can find more articles, practical guidance, and insights from our team of experts on our blog. And if you’d like to learn more about MNSTRY, our products, and the philosophy behind what we do, you can explore everything on our website. If you have questions about this episode or want to share your thoughts with us, we’re always happy to hear from you by email or Instagram. WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | BLOG If you’re a new customer, use code MNSTRYPODCAST20 to get 20% off your TASTING BOX. Visit our shop at www.mnstry.com
#21
June 13 · 22 min
Deep Dive: how to fuel for long distance triathlon
In this episode of UNLOCKING PERFORMANCE, Robert Gorgos breaks down how triathletes should approach nutrition in the final days before an important long distance race and on race day itself. The episode covers when detailed race nutrition preparation really begins, how to structure carbohydrate loading, why reducing fiber before a long race can make a difference, and what a practical race morning breakfast can look like. Robert also explains how much carbohydrate athletes may need during the race, how to think about fueling on the bike versus the run, and why logistics and tolerance matter just as much as the numbers. On top of that, the episode looks at key race day additions such as pre hydration, caffeine, and cherry based antioxidant strategies, while keeping the overall message simple: no experiments, no panic, and no last minute mistakes. A practical guide for athletes who want to arrive at the start line well fueled, well prepared, and ready to perform. If you want to dive deeper into the science behind performance nutrition, you can find more articles, practical guidance, and insights from our team of experts on our blog. And if you’d like to learn more about MNSTRY, our products, and the philosophy behind what we do, you can explore everything on our website. If you have questions about this episode or want to share your thoughts with us, we’re always happy to hear from you by email or Instagram. WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | BLOG If you’re a new customer, use code MNSTRYPODCAST20 to get 20% off your TASTING BOX. Visit our shop at www.mnstry.com
#20
June 8 · 50 min
EPISODE 04: LAURA PHILIPP ON PERFORMANCE, PRESSURE AND THE REALITY OF ELITE RACING
In this episode of UNLOCKING PERFORMANCE, Till sits down with Laura Philipp for a deep and honest conversation about what it really takes to perform at the highest level in long distance triathlon. Together, they talk about Laura’s journey from her early breakthrough in Wiesbaden to becoming one of the sport’s defining athletes, and about how the demands of professional racing have changed over the years. The conversation explores training, recovery, social media, race week pressure, mental strength, and the importance of building the right team around you. Laura also shares her perspective on fueling, underfueling in training, race weight myths, and the specific needs of female athletes. From cycle tracking and recovery to long term health and performance, this episode offers a personal look into the realities of elite sport and the lessons that matter far beyond the professional level. If you want to understand what high performance really looks like behind the scenes, and what endurance athletes can learn from one of the best in the sport, this episode is well worth listening to. If you want to dive deeper into the science behind performance nutrition, you can find more articles, practical guidance, and insights from our team of experts on our blog. And if you’d like to learn more about MNSTRY, our products, and the philosophy behind what we do, you can explore everything on our website. If you have questions about this episode or want to share your thoughts with us, we’re always happy to hear from you by email or Instagram. WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | BLOG If you’re a new customer, use code MNSTRYPODCAST20 to get 20% off your TASTING BOX. Visit our shop at www.mnstry.com
#19
June 2 · 1 hr 22 min
EPISODE 03: CARBOHYDRATES AND RECOVERY: WHAT ATHLETES STILL GET WRONG
In episode 3 of UNLOCKING PERFORMANCE, host Till Schenk is once again joined by our three leading experts in endurance nutrition and physiology: Dr. Julien Louis, Paul Booth, and Robert Gorgos. Together, they break down one of the most misunderstood topics in endurance sport: carbohydrates and recovery. Why does recovery not just mean protein, what role do carbohydrates really play after training, how important is the so called open window, and what actually matters when athletes want to recover well between hard sessions, races, or training blocks? The conversation explores glycogen replenishment, liver and muscle glycogen, recovery shakes, nutrient timing, calorie counting, training camps, multi day racing, low fiber strategies, anti inflammatory foods, and why the quality of your food still matters even when performance is the priority. If you want to better understand how to recover from endurance training, avoid common fueling mistakes, and build a smarter strategy for the days between your key sessions and races, this episode will give you a practical and science based framework. If you want to dive deeper into the science behind performance nutrition, you can find more articles, practical guidance, and insights from our team of experts on our blog. And if you’d like to learn more about MNSTRY, our products, and the philosophy behind what we do, you can explore everything on our website. If you have questions about this episode or want to share your thoughts with us, we’re always happy to hear from you by email or Instagram. WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | BLOG If you’re a new customer, use code MNSTRYPODCAST20 to get 20% off your TASTING BOX. Visit our shop at www.mnstry.com
#18
May 28 · 5 min
Beyond hydration: why minerals are the secret weapon of endurance athletes
Minerals are essential for endurance performance, yet their role is often underestimated. In this episode of UNLOCKING PERFORMANCE, Robert explains why sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium are so important for fluid balance, muscle function, nerve signaling, and recovery, and why trace elements like iron and zinc also play a critical role for athletes under training stress. The episode looks at how mineral deficiencies can develop, which warning signs athletes should pay attention to, and why fatigue, cramps, slow recovery, and poor performance are often linked to more than just training load. It also covers practical strategies to support mineral balance through everyday nutrition, carbohydrate drinks with electrolytes, and regular monitoring during demanding training phases. A clear and practical episode on how to keep your system aligned and performance-ready. If you want to dive deeper into the science behind performance nutrition, you can find more articles, practical guidance, and insights from our team of experts on our blog. And if you’d like to learn more about MNSTRY, our products, and the philosophy behind what we do, you can explore everything on our website. If you have questions about this episode or want to share your thoughts with us, we’re always happy to hear from you by email or Instagram. WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | BLOG If you’re a new customer, use code MNSTRYPODCAST20 to get 20% off your TASTING BOX. Visit our shop at www.mnstry.com
#17
May 25 · 5 min
Why Bicarbonate can be more than a race day tool
Bicarbonate is not just a race day tool. In this episode of UNLOCKING PERFORMANCE, Robert takes the topic one step further and explains how sodium bicarbonate may not only buffer fatigue during high intensity efforts, but also support recovery, repeatability, and long term adaptation. The episode looks at how bicarbonate can be used strategically, why timing and dosage matter, how its effect can be prolonged in longer races, and which caveats athletes need to keep in mind, especially when it comes to sodium intake. A practical episode for athletes who want to understand how to use bicarbonate with more precision and purpose. If you want to dive deeper into the science behind performance nutrition, you can find more articles, practical guidance, and insights from our team of experts on our blog. And if you’d like to learn more about MNSTRY, our products, and the philosophy behind what we do, you can explore everything on our website. If you have questions about this episode or want to share your thoughts with us, we’re always happy to hear from you by email or Instagram. WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | BLOG If you’re a new customer, use code MNSTRYPODCAST20 to get 20% off your TASTING BOX. Visit our shop at www.mnstry.com
#16
May 21 · 4 min
How Bicarbonate helps you go harder for longer
Bicarbonate has been around for decades, but its role in performance is still underestimated. In this episode of UNLOCKING PERFORMANCE, Robert explains how bicarbonate works as a buffer, why it can help delay fatigue during high intensity efforts, and where it can make a real difference in endurance sports. From short explosive efforts to race deciding surges in cycling, triathlon or trail running, this episode breaks down the science, the practical use, and why modern formulations have changed the game. A strong deep dive into one of the most effective tools for going harder for longer. If you want to dive deeper into the science behind performance nutrition, you can find more articles, practical guidance, and insights from our team of experts on our blog. And if you’d like to learn more about MNSTRY, our products, and the philosophy behind what we do, you can explore everything on our website. If you have questions about this episode or want to share your thoughts with us, we’re always happy to hear from you by email or Instagram. WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | BLOG If you’re a new customer, use code MNSTRYPODCAST20 to get 20% off your TASTING BOX. Visit our shop at www.mnstry.com

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