Dr. sc. nat. ETH · Integrative Muscle Physiology

MARCO
TOIGO

Science.
Performance.
Results.

Elite-level muscle physiology research translated into real-world performance gains for top athletes. Evidence-based. Data-driven. No guesswork.

Dr. Marco Toigo
SCIENCE
Observe· Adjust· Repeat· Real adaptation requires leaving your comfort zone· Progressive Overload· Only track what you will use· Science-Based Performance· Observe· Adjust· Repeat· Real adaptation requires leaving your comfort zone· Progressive Overload· Only track what you will use· Science-Based Performance·
160+ Scientific Publications
25+ Years of Research
2 ETH Zürich Spin-offs
OYM Head of Research & Management
Dr. Marco Toigo
Dr. Muscle

DR. MARCO
TOIGO

«We minimize the factor of chance in elite sport — on an hourly basis.»

Dr. sc. nat. Marco Toigo is an internationally recognized researcher and expert in the molecular, cellular and systemic adaptation of the human body to training and nutritional stimuli. He connects science with technology, data, and essential practical transfer.

01 Dr. sc. nat., ETH Zürich — Sports Science
02 Former Lecturer, ETH Zürich / University of Zurich
03 Former Researcher, Uniklinik Balgrist Zurich
04 Founder, MYOFABRIC AG & Tense Up AG (ETH Spin-offs)
05 Head of Research & Management Board, OYM Cham
06 Author «MuskelRevolution» (Springer, 2 editions)
07 «Dr. Muscle» — Columnist, 20 Minuten (2014–2016)

HOW I
THINK

OBSERVE.
ADJUST.
REPEAT.
The core methodology
REAL ADAPTATION REQUIRES LEAVING YOUR COMFORT ZONE.
On progressive overload
ONLY TRACK WHAT
YOU WILL USE.
On data & measurement
"PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD" HAS BECOME A BUZZWORD.
On misused concepts
WHAT MATTERS IS WHETHER THE ENVIRONMENT FITS YOU.
On individuality
THERE IS NO "PERFECT
MEAL".
On nutrition science

SCIENCE-BASED
PERFORMANCE

Tailored solutions for elite athletes and high-performance organizations — grounded in the latest muscle physiology research.

01
Athletic Consulting
Science-based training and nutrition consulting for elite athletes. Individual, data-driven, and continuously adapted.
02
Teams & Federations
Developing and implementing scientific training systems for professional teams, federations and sports organizations.
03
Performance Assessment
Comprehensive performance diagnostics and potential analysis — molecular, cellular and functional measurements.
04
Talks & Workshops
Keynotes for teams, academies, and organizations. Complex science — clear, accessible, and immediately actionable.
05
Long-term Coaching
Sustainable support across training cycles and career phases. Ongoing adaptation based on current science and athlete data.
06
Media & Expert Opinion
Scientific commentary for media, podcasts and publications. Evidence-based expertise communicated with precision.

WHERE SCIENCE
MEETS PRACTICE

OYM
On Your Marks (OYM)
Head of Research & Management Board
The world-class performance center in Cham, Switzerland — uniquely combining scientific expertise with cutting-edge technology to maximize elite athletes' potential.
MYO
FAB
MYOFABRIC AG
Founder · ETH Zürich Spin-off
Applied Exercise Science — translating cutting-edge muscle research into practical tools and solutions for athletes and coaches.
TENSE
UP
Tense Up AG
Founder · ETH Zürich Spin-off
Training Nutrition — evidence-based nutritional concepts developed from years of muscle physiology research at ETH Zürich.
ETH
UZH
ETH Zürich / University of Zurich
Former Researcher & Lecturer
Muscle physiology and sports science — over two decades of academic research forming the scientific foundation of Dr. Toigo's methodology.

LATEST
INSIGHTS

All Posts →
Nutrition

Protein Timing: What Current Research Actually Says

The "anabolic window" is smaller than assumed — but timing still matters.

April 2026 5 min
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Elite Sport

Performance Engineering: Data Over Gut Feeling in Pro Sport

How hourly data collection is revolutionizing training management at the elite level.

March 2026 6 min
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Muscle Revolution — Marco Toigo

MUSCLE
REVOLUTION

Springer Verlag · English Edition

The definitive work on muscle physiology — scientifically precise, practical, and accessible. Dr. Toigo debunks fitness myths and explains what really happens during muscle building, based on the latest research.

Topics: Neuromuscular Adaptation · Training-induced Hypertrophy · Protein Timing & Synthesis · Training by Neuromuscular Compartments · Fat Loss.

Get in touch

READY TO
PERFORM?

Inquiries for consulting, coaching, talks or media — reach out directly. Every collaboration starts with a conversation.