Nutrition – Edge

Fat Burning: The Cold, Hard Truth

Jamie — Thu, 29 May 2025 11:28:36 +0000

Coach Joe Beer discusses fat burning and shares tips for optimising your weightless journey.

Sodium’s Impact on Sports Performance

Jamie — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 09:18:13 +0000

Salt, or rather sodium, plays a major role in hydration and muscle function. There are lots of myths around hydration and diet but one thing is clear: learning about, measuring and optimising this component of our diet is the next big nutritional marginal gain. Joe Beer reveals some new data, a missed research gem and some improved recommendations…

Carbohydrate Loading: When, how and why?

Joe Beer — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 07:56:47 +0000

Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of energy. ‘Pasta parties’ have become a common part of the lead-up to long-distance endurance events. However, should we be ‘carb loading’ or is it less beneficial than we might think ?

Vitamin D in Athletes

Jamie — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:14:34 +0000

Edge Ambassador and long-time blood test advocate, Coach Joe Beer, looks at vitamin D. From what research tells us about this vitamin to a real-life story involving one of his athletes helped by Edge blood profiling.

How does sports nutrition impact performance?

Jamie — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 11:37:04 +0000

Professor Graeme L Close explores the importance of nutrition for sports performance.

Case Study: How Overtraining Impacts Testosterone Levels

Joe Beer — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:21:31 +0000

Coach Joe Beer shares a case study how overtraining and under-fuelling can impact testosterone levels in athletes.

Does Your Diet Affect Testosterone Levels?

Jamie — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 14:33:27 +0000

As men age, their testosterone levels naturally decrease, leading to a multitude of undesirable side effects. From decreased sex drive to mood swings and fatigue, low testosterone can significantly impact quality of life. Fortunately, there are certain foods that can help increase testosterone levels naturally.

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.

The Best Foods To Recover Fast

Carter Stevens — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 10:58:00 +0000

Optimal performance in sport and exercise requires a balance between adequate training and subsequent recovery (1). Adequate recovery gives you the ability to increase your level of training, enhance your fitness and technique which then contributes to improvements in performance (2). There are a variety of techniques and interventions in order to aid recovery in sport these include stretching, hydrotherapy, massages and active recovery (3).

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 I Keep Improving As An Older Athlete?

Carter Stevens — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 08:46:00 +0000

Getting older as an athlete doesn’t always mean slower or weaker. Be smarter, recover and eat well and see improvements continue.