STUDIES
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and news about studies in the running, cycling and triathlon industries? Scroll below to view all endurance sport studies.
June 9, 2026
Strava and Runna record 850,000+ 5Ks worldwide for Global Running Day
Strava and Runna set a new global record on June 3, 2026, with 850,000 athletes completing 5Ks during their 24-hour "Global Running Day 5K with Runna" challenge. The massive participation totaled 4,023,350 kilometers—equivalent to 100 laps around the Earth—and marked the biggest Global Running Day ever recorded on Strava. The...
June 9, 2026
A 2026 E-Bike Buyer’s Guide to the Best eBIKE INSURANCE
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 9, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — BikeInsure, a licensed insurance producer specializing in bicycle and electric bike insurance across the United States, has published A 2026 E-Bike Buyer's Guide to the Best eBike Insurance, a comprehensive resource for the millions of Americans who now ride electric bikes. The...
June 3, 2026
Garmin releases global running and cycling data reports
OLATHE, Kan. (June 3, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) is celebrating both global running day and global cycling day with the release of its running and cycling data reports, highlighting how athletes around the world are recording runs and rides. Whether taking to the trails, roads, mountainsides...
June 2, 2026
New Research Says Morning Exercise Before 8 A.M. Could Dramatically Lower Your Heart Disease Risk
New research presented at the American College of Cardiology’s annual meeting finds that exercising in the early morning—specifically between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m.—is strongly linked to a significantly lower risk of heart disease and other metabolic conditions. The study, which analyzed long-term data from nearly 15,000 people using wearable...
June 2, 2026
Just 2 Hours of Strength Training a Week May Help You Live Longer
Strength training is heralded as a valuable aspect of an exercise regimen and regular physical activity. Strength and resistance training offer myriad benefits, including improving bone strength and balance, and helping with weight management. A new study found that aiming for 90-120 minutes of strength training each week may help...
June 1, 2026
People Abandon Fitness Routines as They Get Older, Study Finds
It’s no secret the fitness and wellness industry obsesses over acquiring younger members, but a new longitudinal study makes the case that what happens to the 55-year-old deserves equal attention, and reveals the opportunities that exist for fitness operators. So finds the HABITAT study (How Areas in Brisbane Influence Health...
June 1, 2026
How Wordle could help you snag a new personal best
Are you ready to revamp your pre-race warmup routine? You’re probably already doing the usual strides, high knees and dynamic stretches, but a new study suggests that it might also be worth doing a quick brain teaser or puzzle before you toe the line. Researchers from the University of Birminghamrecently...
May 27, 2026
Good fitness in your 30s may shape artery health decades later
A new study from Karolinska Institutet finds that people with good physical fitness in their 30s and 50s have more elastic arteries decades later. Published in Scientific Reports, the research shows that higher aerobic capacity at age 34 predicts less arterial stiffness at age 63, independent of cholesterol levels and other...
May 25, 2026
Scientists Reveal a Natural Way to Increase Your Workout Stamina By 20%
The study, published in Psychology of Sport and Exercise, focused on 29 healthy, active exercisers who worked out on stationary bicycles in two separate sessions—one while listening to music and one while listening to nothing. Both times, they wore over-ear headphones. The cyclers began with a workload of 70 watts, which...
May 24, 2026
Surprising research reveals why you shouldn’t add bananas to your smoothies
Researchers found that adding bananas to berry smoothies can significantly reduce how many flavanols your body absorbs, because bananas have high levels of an enzyme called polyphenol oxidase that interferes with these plant compounds. In the study, the banana smoothie led to about 84% lower flavanol levels than the control,...
