Are oats really the superfood they're made out to be?

In this episode of the Find Your Edge Podcast, Chris Newport and dietetic intern Emily Qiu break down everything endurance athletes need to know about oats, oatmeal, beta-glucan fiber, blood sugar control, heart health, gut health, and performance nutrition.

You'll learn:

• Why oats support both performance and longevity
• What beta-glucan fiber actually does
• The differences between steel-cut, rolled, quick, and instant oats
• How oats affect blood sugar and energy levels
• The best ways to incorporate oats into your nutrition plan
• Common oatmeal mistakes athletes make

If you're looking for a simple, evidence-based way to improve your nutrition, this episode is for you.

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Most athletes get routine blood work.

Very few understand which biomarkers truly matter for performance, recovery, and longevity.

In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport and dietetic intern Emily Qiu break down the special lab values endurance athletes should know about and why they matter.

We discuss:

• CBC and CMP basics
• ApoB and cardiovascular risk
• Magnesium and athletic performance
• Vitamin B12 and MMA
• Homocysteine and longevity
• Vitamin D and bone health
• Why athletes need personalized interpretation
• How biomarker trends help you make smarter decisions

If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but still not seeing the results you want, this episode is for you.

Because the goal isn't more information.

The goal is clarity.

Learn more about the Endurance Edge Longevity Lab:
https://www.theenduranceedge.com/longevity/

Check out the episode here: https://www.theenduranceedge.com/special-lab-values-endurance-athletes-biomarkers

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• 🥗 Guide to High Performance Healthy Eating
• 🏊‍♀️ 6 Steps to Triathlon Success: Free Guide
• 💧 Hydration Guide for Athletes
• 🏃‍♂️ Runner's Fueling & Hydration Cheat Sheet

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Most athletes focus on muscles.

But what about the framework that supports them?

In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport and dietetic intern Emily Qiu discuss why bone health matters for athletes of all ages.

We cover:

• bone mineral density and aging
• why bone density peaks around age 30
• DEXA scans and why they matter
• stress fractures and injury prevention
• calcium, vitamin D, protein, and magnesium
• RED-S and low energy availability
• strength training for stronger bones
• why cyclists and swimmers should pay attention

If you want to stay active, strong, and independent for decades to come, this episode is for you. https://www.theenduranceedge.com/bone-health-for-athletes-longevity-performance/

Learn more about the Endurance Edge Longevity Lab (with ongoing metrics, nutrition and genetics for clarity in your performance and health pathway):
https://www.theenduranceedge.com/longevity

Or book a 30 minute quick start nutrition consult to dial in your bone health with sports nutrition, metrics and more: https://www.theenduranceedge.com/sports-nutrition-for-performance-longevity/

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🎧 Thanks for tuning in to the Find Your Edge Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe, and leave us a review — it helps more athletes like you find the show. 💪✨

📚 Download our free resources:

• 🥗 Guide to High Performance Healthy Eating
• 🏊‍♀️ 6 Steps to Triathlon Success: Free Guide
• 💧 Hydration Guide for Athletes
• 🏃‍♂️ Runner's Fueling & Hydration Cheat Sheet

🌐 Find us here: TheEnduranceEdge.com
🏆 Race with us: Humans of Steel Olympic & Sprint Triathlon at Harris Lake, NC
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