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.
July 30, 2025
The 10 Best Fitness Tips of 2025 (So Far), Backed by Science
Newly published studies on exercise have offered key findings on how to optimize your workout routine, from the best time of day to exercise to the number of sets you actually need to build muscle. Plus, viral social media videos are bringing trendy fitness tactics into the limelight. Just over halfway through...
July 24, 2025
New study finds that cycling formation tactics can slash aero drag by up to 76%
New research from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, and Ansys, now part of Synopsys, demonstrates how team configurations among Tour de France cyclists can significantly influence aerodynamic efficiency, directly impacting energy savings and overall race outcomes. Endurance Biz
July 24, 2025
These Are the Fittest Cities in America for 2025
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), in partnership with the Elevance Health Foundation, has released the 2025 American Fitness Index, a comprehensive report ranking the 100 largest U.S. cities using 35 evidence-based health and environmental indicators. This year’s findings reveal encouraging trends: aerobic activity is up nearly 9% nationwide, with...

July 24, 2025
“It Doesn’t Get Fairer Than This at the Front” – DATEV Challenge Roth Releases Race Ranger Data from the Race
July 24, 2025 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - ROTH. . The analysis from DATEV Challenge Roth 2025 clearly shows: the race at the front of the field was conducted with exceptional fairness throughout the entire bike course. This is a strong signal for clean competition, welcomed by organizers, professionals, and triathlon fans...
July 22, 2025
Hot Tubs Beat Saunas for Circulation & Immune Health, Study Finds
Hot tubs may be more than just a luxury. A new study from the University of Oregon’s Bowerman Sports Science Center found that soaking in hot water outperforms both traditional dry saunas and far-infrared saunas in raising core body temperature and triggering positive physiological effects. Researchers say that temperature boost...

July 21, 2025
ShowcasedUniversity of Oregon Study Reveals Sweat Creates Serious Safety Hazards for Endurance Athletes
EUGENE, Ore. (July 21, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – A comprehensive study conducted by the University of Oregon's Warsaw Sports Business Center has revealed that sweat poses significant performance challenges and safety risks for endurance athletes. The study surveyed athletes in cycling and running, and found consistent attitudes about the detrimental...

July 15, 2025
First Ever Guide to Maximizing Athletic Performance with Continuous Glucose Monitor to Publish This Month
Training and Competing with a Continuous Glucose Monitor: A User’s Guide for Athletes By Hunter Allen –on-sale July 22, 2025– July 15, 2025 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - JulyRenowned endurance coach and power meter-training pioneer Hunter Allen– the bestselling author of Training and Racing with a Power Meter– is publishing Training and...
July 9, 2025
Can your finger length predict your running ability?
We obsess over our feet and stride mechanics, but few runners ever consider their fingers as an indication of their endurance ability. CANADIAN Running Magazine
July 8, 2025
Americans are still sticking to their fitness goals, says new summer study
According to a new nationwide survey by Planet Fitness, 70% of Americans who set a fitness-related resolution are still on track with their goals. Whether they’ve been going strong since January 1st or regrouping after a few hiccups, the resolution drop-off is much lower than most people expect. The new...
July 8, 2025
Want Better Workout Results? Match Your Exercise to Your Personality, Study Suggests
A groundbreaking study from the University of California suggests that matching exercise routines to your personality type can significantly improve both workout adherence and fitness outcomes. The research, published in the Journal of Health Psychology, finds that individuals who tailor their fitness activities to align with their inherent traits are...