The Edge - Issue 4

Respond to critics? Don't take the bait

Stuart Broad reflects on how much harder it is for modern athletes to navigate the negativity

Focus

Cognitive conditioning: the next frontier in focus training

Modern sport doesn’t just demand physical capacity. Athletes also need rapid thinking, calm under pressure and razor-sharp focus

Focus

Salmon, snacks and timing: Popey’s fuel routine

Discover Ollie's nutrition secrets, from peaking for the Ashes Tests to cheat meals in downtime

Nutrition trends at the Global Wellness Summit

We explore one of the early themes that has emerged during expert panels at the Dubai event

Dubai summit leans into personalised nutrition

The era of one-size-fits-all eating is officially over, according to experts at the Global Wellness Summit

The underrated power of breakfast

In the world of high performance, breakfast isn’t just a meal - it's a strategy

Pope - How I improved my mobility for the Ashes

The England batter reveals what he focused on in pre-series training to keep him sharp during the long tour of Australia

Why the right kind of training clears your head

Understand the science behind using movement as a mental reset, with insights from Jessica Ennis-Hill

Small daily routines that keep you moving well

Anthony Watson, the England and Lions winger - and 4CAST athlete - reveals how mobility became a non-negotiable for him

The athlete trick that ANYONE can use

Understand the science behind using movement as a mental reset, with insights from Jessica Ennis-Hill

The heat-and-ice routine behind Popey's prep

Ollie gives us the lowdown on the recovery therapies he'll be using during the Ashes series in Australia

Recover

Pope - My tips for switching off at night

In an exclusive interview for The Edge, Ollie Pope takes us through his sleep routine ahead of a big day at the crease

MIC'D UP: Popey takes on Yas Links

Dive into our archive to see the 4CAST star and England batter take on a glorious course in Abu Dhabi

Who's the best teammate to be stranded with?!

Which England star would be most suited to life on a desert island? Ben Stokes has the answer!

VistaJet launches a rest revolution at 40,000 feet

Find out about the scientifically designed sleep programme to help athletes, business leaders and frequent travellers

The Sleep Reset Protocol: how athletes switch off

Dive into our five-step better-sleep routine, inspired by athletes and experts but suitable for anyone

Why 'adaptive training' is the next big fitness trend

Get the lowdown on one of the standout themes emerging from the Global Wellness Summit in Dubai

Train