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.
April 30, 2025
From Shakeout to Shakeup: Artificial Intelligence and Trail Running
As the sport and industry of trail running grow, so do the opportunities for disruption by artificial intelligence (AI). The current benefits of AI are mainly seen in automating basic tasks — making experts’ workflows more efficient. Most of our use cases emphasize ways AI tools can enhance the efficiency...
April 27, 2025
Cycling in City of London rises by more than 50%
Cycling in the City of London has increased by more than 50% in the past two years, according to official counts. October 2024 saw a record 139,000 people cycling a day across 30 locations - up from 89,000 in 2022. BBC
April 24, 2025
Exercise boosts brain health — even when energy is low
We know exercise is good for our body, but what about our brains? A new study suggests that exercise plays a crucial role in keeping our minds sharp, even when one of the brain's key energy sources isn't available. The study offers fresh insight into brain health and suggests that...
April 24, 2025
Exercise boosts brain health — even when energy is low
We know exercise is good for our body, but what about our brains? A new study suggests that exercise plays a crucial role in keeping our minds sharp, even when one of the brain's key energy sources isn't available. Science Daily
April 16, 2025
Micro-dosing: how athletes are outsmarting anti-doping tests
In 2024, there were reportedly 389 doping cases in athletics. Despite all efforts by WADA and the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), catching cheaters is only getting more difficult, with athletes and coaches using new and increasingly sophisticated techniques for cheating. The prime example? Micro-dosing. Running Magazine
April 15, 2025
Evening exercise impacts sleep for longer than previously thought
A new study of nearly 15,000 people found that the window of late-night workouts in which sleep is then impacted is actually much larger than previously thought, showing that exercising within four hours of bedtime can have a detrimental effect on shut-eye. New Atlas
April 8, 2025
Scientists reveal good news for ageing bodies: Why older people feel less soreness after exercise
We may associate growing older with becoming more frail and weak. After all, unexpected aches start popping up randomly as a result of a desk-bound lifestyle, and a gradual decline in muscle mass, also called sarcopenia, starts as early as our 30s. However, a new study suggests otherwise, finding that older adults...
April 2, 2025
Mountain bikers spend $416 per trip to a riding destination, study finds
A report by a national nonprofit outdoors organization to quantify the economic impact of U.S. mountain biking tourists estimated that an average of $416 is spent per visit toward lodging, restaurants, and retailers. Bicycle Retailer
April 1, 2025
Study Suggests Weight Training May Safeguard Against Dementia in Older Adults
Recent research has revealed that weight training may provide significant protective benefits for the brains of older adults, especially in those at risk for cognitive decline, such as individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Science Magazine
March 30, 2025
Preventable cardiac deaths during marathons are down, study finds
While more people than ever are running marathons in the U.S., the risk of dying from a heart attack during a run has fallen dramatically in recent years. Medical Press