November 16, 2023

Athleta’s Q3 Sales Tumble 18 Percent

Gap, Inc. reported sales at its Athleta banner were down 18 percent in the third quarter to $279 million with same-store sales sliding 19 percent. Gap said in a press release, “Sales in the quarter continued to be challenged as the brand laps last year’s elevated discount levels and the...

November 16, 2023

Omorpho Raises $3M More for Weighted Fitness Vests, Apparel

Strength training may be the top fitness and wellness trend of 2024, but what if a weighted vest could accelerate results? Enter Omorpho, an Oregon-based micro-weighted fitness startup that has just closed a $3 million funding round to grow its direct-to-consumer and retail segments. The funding brings Omorpho’s total investment...

November 16, 2023

Strava releases ‘Flyover’ 3D video recap of athlete activities

Strava has unveiled its new Flyover feature, which displays a 3D video map with a signature orange polyline to recreate an athlete’s activities. aThe Flyover is a video recap of the activity from a bird’s eye view, offering Strava subscribers a different take on their activity. Starting by zooming into...

November 16, 2023

The 50 Best Places to Work in 2023

Forget about the ping-pong table. Workers today want three-day weekends, unlimited paid time off, reoccurring mental-health breaks, and other perks aimed at work-life balance. These are the companies that have gone above and beyond to keep their employees happy, while also encouraging them to pursue their outdoor passions. Outside Online

November 16, 2023

Could having sex before a race boost performance?

In a meta-analysis published in Scientific Reports, researchers determined that participating in sexual activity anywhere from 30 minutes to 24 hours prior to a physical fitness test had no influence on participant test results. This remained true across different types of exercise assessments, including testing for aerobic capacity, musculoskeletal endurance,...

November 16, 2023

ORTLIEB Repair Week 2023 – Repair Rather Than Rebuy

AUBURN, Washington, USA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Renowned for its unwavering commitment to durability and sustainability, ORTLIEB, the German manufacturer of premium waterproof backpacks, panniers, and travel bags, proudly announces the return of its annual Repair Weeks, running from November 13th to December 3rd, 2023. During this time, ORTLIEB will be offering...

November 16, 2023

Destination Sport Experiences launches ultimate training camps programme, with seven world-class sports resorts

16th November 2023 - Manchester, UK/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Destination Sport Experiences takes athletes to participate in the best cycling, running and triathlon events all over the world. For 2024 it launches a programme of training camps at seven top sports resorts to help them prepare in the perfect environment. These work...

November 16, 2023

Olympic Hopefuls, U.S. Olympian Carrie Tollefson Announced for Main Stage Panel at 2024 Running USA Industry Conference

ORLANDO (Nov. 16, 2023) – Running USA is excited to announce the first of many conference events connected to the U.S. Olympic Marathon Team Trials at the 2024 Industry Conference presented by haku in Orlando, Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2023. Not registered for the world’s biggest and best running industry yet?...

November 16, 2023

A Gift Guide for Strong Girls from Strong Girl Publishing

The holiday season is here, and at Strong Girl Publishing, we've got the perfect gifts to inspire and empower the young girls and women in your life. Let's dive into our holiday gift guide and discover the perfect presents that will help your daughters, nieces, grandkids, friends and teammates become...

November 16, 2023

IMBA Welcomes BikeInsure as Official Mountain Bicycle Insurance Partner

Boulder, Colorado / November 16, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – BikeInsure and IMBA announce a partnership bringing affordable, opt-in bicycle insurance to IMBA members. BikeInsure is a specialty bicycle insurance company that offers coverage to all adult residents in the United States. IMBA lives into its mission to create, enhance, and protect...