Matthieu Bonne

Professional athlete, world record holder & performer in extreme conditions

Matthieu Bonne is well-known as one of the most inspirational endurance athletes in the world. His mission: to push the boundaries of the human body and to show that with discipline, mental endurance and an iron will almost anything is possible.

As a professional athlete, Matthieu has developed unique reserves of physical and mental resilience that he now uses during extreme sporting challenges: from multi-day endurance competitions to physically exhausting events that few others can even attempt. He has inspired thousands of people with his remarkable staying power and his positive mindset.

During his career, Matthieu has set a number of world records:

  • Open water swimming: 131 km non-stop in 60 hours and 55 minutes (Greece)
  • Cycling: 3,619 km in 7 days (Arizona)
  • 6-day ultra-running: 1,046 km in 6 days (Hungary)
  • 48-hour ultra-running: 485 km (Poland)
  • Eight triathlons on eight of the Canary Islands in eight days

Why does Matthieu opt for TGA?

  • “Every day I subject my body to extreme physical and mental strain. What I need are supplements and nutrition that can support my performance and speed up my recovery, whilst at the same time being natural and pure. The Green Athlete fits that bill perfectly.”
  • Matthieu makes a conscious choice for quality. He wants to know what he consumes, why and what effect it has. TGA offers him transparency in combination with pure ingredients and an integrated vision on sporting performance. No needless additions, no compromises.
  • “In extreme conditions every detail counts. A good night’s sleep, the right nutrition and smart supplements can make the difference between giving up and carrying on.”

Matthieu’s favourites

Whey Protein Isolate – Natural vanilla flavour

My favourite for immediately after training. The Whey Isolate (Vanilla) helps me kick-start the recovery process and nourish my muscles. Fast, pure, and effective.

Bone Broth

I often combine my shake with the Bone Broth. Ideal for supporting tendons and joints, so that my body as a whole also recovers faster and stronger.

Isotonic Drink

As an extreme endurance sportsman, I need plenty of fuel – preferably in the form of a sports drink that supports my performance. I have now been able to test TGA Isotonic at length and I have noticed a clear difference. The energy lasts longer, recovery is faster and the taste is surprisingly good.

Creatine & Beta-alanine

The combination of creatine and beta-alanine is scientifically substantiated and has been shown to effectively improve performance. I have already been using beta-alanine for quite some time and am delighted that The Green Athlete now offers this in their range. For me, it is an indispensable combo to give me an extra boost during intense effort.

Matthieu's favourites

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Whey Protein Isolate Natural vanilla flavour

Bone Broth bio Unflavoured

Isotonic Drink bio Natural orange-lemon flavour

Creatine Unflavoured

Beta-alanine Unflavoured

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Isotonic drinks are most effective when you are engaged in a sporting activity that lasts for longer than 60 minutes or that makes you sweat intensely. They can help by replacing the fluids, electrolytes and carbohydrates that you have lost, which is essential for maintaining your energy levels and improving your hydration during long periods of physical effort. You can best consume your isotonic drink before or during this effort, depending on your needs for hydration and energy.

The ‘loading phase’ with creatine helps to build up the creatine reserves in your muscles more quickly. This is achieved by ingesting a higher dosage of creatine during the first 5 to 7 days of use (usually 20 grams per day, spread over 4 intakes). This ensures that the muscles rapidly become saturated with creatine, so that you can enjoy its benefits – such as increased strength/power and better performance in short and intensive physical activities – at a faster than normal rate. After the loading phase, the dosage is reduced to 5 grams per day to keep the concentration of creatine at the optimal level. This is known as the ‘maintenance phase’.

Yes, some people experience a tingling or itchy sensation after taking beta-alanine. This is known as paraesthesia and is perfectly normal. The tingling or itchiness is temporary and is caused by the manner in which the beta-alanine acts on the nerves. This is nothing that you should be worried about and the symptoms usually disappear after a short time. To prevent this reaction, we recommend that you split the daily dosage of 6 grams between 4 intakes of 1.5 grams.

Plant-based protein can certainly be sufficient for the needs of top sportsmen and women, providing it is taken in sufficient quantities and with sufficient variety. By combining different plant-based protein sources (such as peas, rice and hemp), it is possible to obtain a complete amino acid profile. However, it is important to ensure that your total protein intake is correctly adjusted to reflect the intensity of your training, your speed of recovery and your body weight.

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