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.
February 2, 2023
Skip the sports drinks, non-alcoholic beer may be as good as, or even better, for post cycling recovery
While a cold pint of beer after a long day in the saddle is certainly enjoyable, we all like to ignore that beer and other alcoholic drinks have long been associated with adverse effects on performance and fitness. CW
February 1, 2023
Durbin Introduces Bill To Improve Concussion Safety In School Sports
WASHINGTON /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today introduced the Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act to strengthen elementary and secondary school procedures for preventing, identifying, and treating student-athletes who sustain concussions. While athletics are important to helping students learn team-building skills and connect with their peers, especially...
January 31, 2023
How Much Do Professional Mountain Bikers Get Paid? – Pinkbike’s State of the Sport Survey
In some major sports such as soccer, Formula One, or even road cycling, athletes' salaries are common knowledge and published annually. In mountain biking, athletes’ salaries are often shrouded in mystery. How much a rider gets paid can be an elusive number that is hard to decipher as a ‘salary’...
January 27, 2023
Most Americans aren’t getting enough exercise, study finds
Less than a third of U.S. adults meet suggested benchmarks for aerobic and muscle-building activities set out by health officials, according to a new study released Thursday. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends healthy adults spend at least 150 minutes per week — roughly 20 minutes a...
January 24, 2023
RunSignup’s Annual RaceTrends Report Shows Per Race Participation Down 10% Since 2019
Moorestown, NJ /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – RunSignup, the leading technology solution for US endurance events, announces its Annual RaceTrends Report providing an evaluation of the state of the endurance industry. Overall indications show that the industry continued to rebound from pandemic impacts in 2022, but enthusiasm for races has not yet fully...
January 20, 2023
ASICS Study Shows Exercise Has the Power to Sharpen Even the Brightest Minds and Improve Mental Performance
ASICS reveals exercise can significantly improve cognitive function and advance mental performance. From boosting short-term memory to increasing concentration levels, exercise enhances brain power and could be the solution to helping us pass exams or excel at work. Yahoo
January 18, 2023
North American races to see a resurgence in 2023, survey says
Athlinks, the largest race results database in the world, surveyed an audience of 400,000 athletes based in North America, identifying their post-pandemic habits to gain an understanding of why numbers did not fully bounce back in 2022. Canadian Running
January 17, 2023
Studies Suggest Taking a Rest from Lifting Is the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Gains
According to the journal Medicine & Science In Sports & Exercise, two weeks of downtime causes no significant loss in bench press or squat performance, while, in a separate study, scientists estimated that strength ‘is readily maintained for up to four weeks of inactivity’. Mens Health
January 17, 2023
How Sports Psychologists Define Mental Toughness
Mental toughness is a hot concept these days, among both academics and athletes. Its rise reflects the growing recognition that performance depends as much on the brain as on the body, but it has proven to be a slippery concept to define. Bédard-Thom, along with colleagues Frédéric Guay and Christiane...
January 12, 2023
Dutch study: Two thirds of pro riders have poor bone health
The research conducted by the HAN University of Applied Sciences in Nijmegen, Netherlands, concluded that two-thirds of professional cyclists had poor bone density. A total of 93 elite and professional riders, both male and female, took part in the study. VeloNews