Ultramarathon endurance swimmer Ross Edgley and his team of nutritionists are working on a unique and in-depth analysis of extreme endurance swimming.
Testing the limits of the human stomach, Edgley embarks on a grueling, world record-breaking 360km swim over seven days at Best Center in Mallorca, Spain, breaking the record for longest swimming distance in a pool in a week. That’s what I’m aiming for.
This challenge starts on May 19, 2024. The team at PhD Nutrition collects data while swimming to take a closer look at the impact and effectiveness of Edgeley’s high-calorie nutrition strategy. Endurance swimmers will push their bodies, especially their digestive systems, to their limits through this challenge.
Edgley has already transformed his body from 102kg at the Great British Swim to 82kg for Mallorca. PhD Nutrition’s Smart His Bars and Diet Whey products are essential for achieving the most hydrophobic body shape possible.
This endeavor is facilitated by a nutrient-dense diet supported by PhD Nutrition. Nutritional companies say their ingredients are… “Supergreens, multivitamins, omega-3s, nootropics, and vitamin D3. Consuming a nutrient-dense diet is itself a feat for the human digestive system, and Ross worked closely with performance nutritionist Vlad Sabu. We plan to conduct various studies to evaluate the limits of the human body.
A University of Pennsylvania study found that the stomachs of “competitive eaters” can stretch two to three times their normal size (demonstrating the adaptability of the stomach). Gastroscience concluded with the researchers’ conclusion that “future research should focus on a number of areas, including the most effective ways to induce intestinal adaptations…but , it is clear that “nutritional training” may improve gastric emptying and absorption and reduce the likelihood of gastric emptying and gastric digestion. / or the severity of gastrointestinal disturbance issues during an endurance event (thereby improving performance).
This is what the nutritionist and Edgley want to explore as they closely test different observations poolside.
Ross Edgeley said: “It’s obviously difficult to swim 360km, but there’s still a lot we don’t know about the science of the stomach in sport, so we’re trying to do this kind of unique research and we’re learning a lot as a team. I’m looking forward to seeing what will become clear.” .
“That’s why, as an athlete, a scientist and a guinea pig, I’m excited about every kilometer and calorie in Mallorca.”
Richard Staveley of PhD Nutrition says:
“Ross is, of course, an inspirational figure and our team is very excited to support him poolside and of course offer our latest products and expertise. As a leading nutrition brand, we are committed to innovation. is at the heart of our company, and the challenges ahead offer a unique opportunity to work with Ross to explore and test the true limits of the human body.”
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