DR. MARCO TOIGO
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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
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160+Scientific Publications
25+Years of Research
2ETH Zürich Spin-offs
OYMHead of Research & Management
Dr. Marco Toigo
Dr. Muscle

About

DR. MARCO
TOIGO

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.

«We minimize the factor of chance in elite sport — on an hourly basis.»
01Dr. sc. nat., ETH Zürich — Sports Science
02Former Lecturer, ETH Zürich / University of Zurich
03Former Researcher, Uniklinik Balgrist Zurich
04Founder, MYOFABRIC AG & Tense Up AG (ETH Spin-offs)
05Head of Research & Management Board, OYM Cham
06Author «Muscle Revolution» (Springer)
07«Dr. Muscle» — Columnist, 20 Minuten

Philosophy

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

Services

SCIENCE-BASED
PERFORMANCE

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

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

Institutions & Ventures

WHERE SCIENCE
MEETS PRACTICE

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

Science Blog

LATEST
INSIGHTS

All Posts →
Muscle Hypertrophy

Why Training Volume Alone Doesn't Guarantee Muscle Growth — And What Actually Does

New findings show the quality of the training stimulus matters far more than sheer quantity.

May 2026·8 min read
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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

The Book

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.

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.