Cycling – Edge

Circadian Rhythms and Exercise

Jamie — Tue, 30 May 2023 11:45:00 +0000

If you’ve ever struggled to exercise consistently or feel energised throughout the day, your body’s circadian rhythms may be to blame. In this article, we’ll explore the complex relationship between circadian rhythms and exercise, and how certain timing strategies can improve your overall health and athletic performance.

What Can We Learn From Professional Athletes

Jamie — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 15:47:40 +0000

We are constantly inspired by professional athletes making a name for themselves in triathlon, cycling or running and we often look to them for inspiration, ‘the next big thing’ in terms of training methods or new products.

New Year, New Me. Or Maybe Not?

Carter Stevens — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 11:15:00 +0000

New Year comes with new year resolutions right? Traditionally they go hand in hand. But why by the 2nd week (or day!) of January have we already given up our goals? We asked ambassador Eloise du Luart why she won’t be setting new year resolutions this year and why that shouldn’t be your only focus.

Performance Disappointment And Setting New Goals

Carter Stevens — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:28:00 +0000

If you take part in any sport, performance disappointment is unfortunately going to occur at some point. Whether you fail to reach a goal or experience a setback such as an injury, it can be emotionally draining and demotivating.

How Do You Know If You Are Recovered?

Carter Stevens — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:43:00 +0000

Training schedules often focus on the big long endurance days or the hard sessions, but what about recovery time? If you have multiple races during the season it’s crucial to factor in a few easy days or even weeks in order to keep performing at your best (and injury free!) throughout the racing season.

Athletes Hot Weather And Sports Performance – How To Prepare For And Compete In Hot Conditions

Carter Stevens — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 14:43:00 +0000

The 2021 Olympic Games are happening in Tokyo, Japan. It is predicted that temperatures will rise to greater than 30°C during the games. So how do athletes prepare to compete in these hot conditions?

How To Cope With Sport Performance Anxiety

Carter Stevens — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:26:00 +0000

Every triathlete, runner or cyclist has mixed feelings about the racing season no matter their experience. Some experience pre-race jitters while others experience far more in the form of sports performance anxiety. In this blog, we take a look at the signs and symptoms of sports performance anxiety and offer advice on how to cope.

Returning To Exercise After Mild Covid-19

Carter Stevens — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:11:00 +0000

Endurance athlete, Alice Hector, talks about her journey of recovery after contracting COVID-19. Alice experienced mild symptoms but it was enough to set her training schedule back. Here she shares her experience and offers tips on how to recover well after COVID-19.

How To Improve Nutrition For Better Sport Performance

Carter Stevens — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 13:34:00 +0000

While many of us understand the importance of macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fat, in our diets, we often overlook the micronutrients which are necessary for multiple enzymes and biochemical reactions in the body.

What Are Biomarkers And How Do They Help Improve Fitness And Performance?

Carter Stevens — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 15:00:00 +0000

Biomarkers are used throughout medicine, including sports medicine, to measure health and monitor illness. But what are they, why are they important to athletes, and how can they prevent problems before they arise?

What Is Relative Energy Deficiency (Red-S) In Sport And How Does Under-Fuelling Affect Cyclists?

Carter Stevens — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 10:17:00 +0000

If you’ve been watching the news recently, you may have come across a story on Sky Sports on the epidemic of chronic underfuelling in cyclists, featuring an extensive interview with Forth Edge nutritionist Renee McGregor. It was also discussed in a feature in Cycling Weekly magazine with Forth Edge’s Chief Medical Officer and sports medicine expert, Dr Nicky Keay.

How to Maintain Motivation

Carter Stevens — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 15:08:00 +0000

No-one is immune to motivational declines –even the most determined and dedicated athletes I have worked with have times when, staying on track with nutrition and training can become a real effort.

How to Improve Endurance for Cyclists

Carter Stevens — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 12:47:00 +0000

Endurance and stamina are key attributes for all cyclists, but how do you improve them?

Jasmijn Muller to attempt Land’s End to John o’ Groats AND the 1,000 mile record

Carter Stevens — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 09:46:00 +0000

After regrettably having to postpone her July attempt due to hot weather, we are thrilled to confirm that Jasmijn Muller will attempt the women’s solo cycling record’s for Land’s End to John o’ Groats Saturday 1st September 2018, starting at 5am. After reaching John o’ Groats, Jasmijn will also go on to attempt to break the 1,000 miles world record.

Endurance Biomarkers – 4 reasons to give Edge a try

Carter Stevens — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 13:36:00 +0000

Biomarkers are biological indicators of internal conditions. They’re not new and we’ve all been tested at some point. A basic blood test by your doctor can measure a variety of things – red and white blood cells, kidney function, hormonal status for example.

Edge Featured in Cycling Weekly

Carter Stevens — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 11:34:00 +0000

The Edge team were excited to see we were heavily mentioned (including our sister site www.forthwithlife.co.uk) across a 6 page spread in the 19th July edition of Cycling Weekly Magazine.

Q&A with Hayley Simmonds

Carter Stevens — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 09:50:00 +0000

Edge brand Ambassador Hayley Simmonds is a woman on a mission on the Gold Coast, as she prepares to represent Team England in the Commonwealth Games cycling time trial in just a few days’ time. She spoke to us about her pathway to the games, training through a very British winter, as well as her dreams, hopes and expectations!

Jasmijn Muller: Why I Use Forth Edge Blood Tests

Carter Stevens — Sat, 18 Mar 2017 14:57:00 +0000

Like many other amateur athletes, I try to combine a full-time job (as a management consultant), with my training. I am passionate about long distance cycle races and am currently preparing for a world record attempt from Land’s End to John o’ Groats, and beyond to also incorporate the 1,000 mile road record. Last summer after having ridden the route in training over a leisurely 5 days, I got a big health scare…