Find Your Edge: Training, Sports Nutrition & Mindset Tools for Triathletes, Runners & High Achievers Chasing Performance & Longevity
Find Your Edge is an empowering, science-driven podcast helping endurance athletes and active people train smarter, fuel better, and live longer, healthier lives. Hosted by Chris Newport, MS, RDN, CISSN—sports dietitian, coach, and founder of The Endurance Edge—each episode delivers clarity, practical strategies, and inspiration so you can optimize performance, prevent burnout, and feel your best on and off the race course.
If you’re overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice, struggling with GI issues, or confused about hydration, training metrics, mental training and supplements, this podcast meets you where you are—with no-fluff insights, relatable stories, and field-tested methods.
Whether you’re training for triathlon, running events, or seeking longevity through personalized nutrition, every episode helps you feel informed, confident, and in control of your health and performance.
With two decades of experience and hundreds of athletes coached and tested, Chris pulls back the curtain on what actually works—offering grounded, science-backed guidance you can apply right away.
What you’ll hear:
-->Hydration and fueling tips that reduce GI distress and enhance performance
-->Personalized strategies using metabolic, genetic, and performance data to help you train smarter
-->Athlete stories, expert interviews, and practical breakdowns of trending and timeless topics in endurance sports
-->Longevity-focused nutrition and lifestyle strategies to keep you strong for years to come
If you’re asking questions like:
--> “How do I train and eat to support both performance and longevity?”
--> “How do I fuel without bonking or GI issues?”
--> “What should I eat to support my health while achieving my fitness goals?”
--> “What supplements do I really need, and which are a waste?”
…then you’re in the right place.
This is the podcast for when you’re ready to train with intention, eat with confidence, and unlock your competitive edge—while building a lifetime of vibrant health and performance.
Tune in weekly and take the next step toward your strongest self.
Find Your Edge: Training, Sports Nutrition & Mindset Tools for Triathletes, Runners & High Achievers Chasing Performance & Longevity
Magnesium: Prevent Cramps, Poor Sleep, and Low Energy Ep89
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Join Chris Newport, functional sports nutritionist, to discuss magnesium. It's a critical mineral involved in over 300 biochemical reactions, yet 50-60% of both the general population and endurance athletes fail to consume adequate amounts through diet alone.
Here's what we review:
• What percentage of people actually get the RDA for magnesium
• How endurance training decreases magnesium levels in red blood cells
• Why heavy sweaters may need to increase magnesium intake
• Common food sources
• Different types of magnesium supplements offer varying benefits, including oxide, citrate, glycinate, malate, l-threonate and more
• Benefits of magnesium, like improved sleep, reduced muscle cramps, decreased inflammation, better cardiovascular health, and mood enhancement
• Why starting with a certain dose is important
Learn more about magnesium and precision genetic nutrition in our Longevity Program at theenduranceedge.com/longevity or join our upcoming Fueling and Hydration Bootcamp by getting on the waitlist at theenduranceedge.com/fuelingbootcamp.
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