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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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3 days ago
3 days ago
9 min
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.
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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.
Aug 14, 2026
Aug 14, 2026
9 min
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.
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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.
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Aug 10, 2026
Aug 10, 2026
7 min
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.
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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.
Aug 3, 2026
Aug 3, 2026
9 min
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.
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Jul 27, 2026
Jul 27, 2026
1hr 20 min
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.
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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.
Jul 23, 2026
Jul 23, 2026
10 min
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.
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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.
Jul 19, 2026
Jul 19, 2026
8 min
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.
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Jul 16, 2026
Jul 16, 2026
8 min
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.
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Jul 6, 2026
Jul 6, 2026
5 min
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.
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Jul 2, 2026
Jul 2, 2026
5 min
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.
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