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.
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November 27, 2023
Hot & Cold, Pilates, Assisted Stretching Named Top Wellness Trends of 2024
Ahead of the ball dropping to usher in a new year, Yelp, a crowd-sourced business review platform, is revealing its predictions for the top wellness and lifestyle trends for 2024. Since millions of consumers use Yelp’s website and app to discover local businesses, the company has begun tracking search trends...
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November 21, 2023
New research shows extreme exercise could weaken your defenses
Recent studies suggest intense physical activity may compromise your immune system. The study emphasizes that while moderate exercise is generally associated with immune system benefits, pushing the body to extremes may have the opposite effect. The research explores how prolonged physical activity can lead to immunosuppression, making individuals more susceptible to...
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November 21, 2023
Americans Are Spending More on Supplements, Especially Performance & Recovery
Health and wellness are a significant priority for Americans, and consumers are seeking an expanding number of vitamin and supplement options that range from prevention to recovery. According to NIQ, a data intelligence service provider, vitamins and supplements is a growing “super category” in terms of revenue, with sales of $13.5...
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November 21, 2023
Strava Data Confirms Women Are Smarter Racers
After years of stagnation post-pandemic, more women are racing marathons in 2023, with an 18 percent increase from 2022. Not only are more women racing, but they are making incredible strides. Strava said women were more likely to hit their goal in all pace groups. For runners targeting a finish...
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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,...
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November 14, 2023
Running vs. Walking: Which Is Better for Lasting Health?
Walking is among the world’s most popular forms of exercise, and far and away the most favored in the United States. And for good reason: It’s simple, accessible and effective. Taking regular walks lowers the risk of many health problems including anxiety, depression, diabetes and some cancers. However, once your...
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November 9, 2023
A New Study Asks, “Can Running Really Replace Antidepressants?”
Titled “Antidepressants or running therapy: Comparing effects on mental and physical health in patients with depression and anxiety disorders,” the researchers behind the study investigated the impact of running on two of the most common mental health issues: depression, which affects more than 21 million American adults each year; and...
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November 8, 2023
Running may boost inflammation-fighting cells that enhance performance, study finds
A new study reported in The Harvard Gazette has shed more light on how exercise helps the body boost its ability to fight inflammation, which in turn improves performance. The study, done in mice, suggests the possible role of the exercise in both reducing inflammation and improving performance. Exercise triggers...
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November 2, 2023
Brain tissue may be fuel for marathon runners
Marathon runners appear to rely on myelin, the fatty tissue bundled around nerve fibers, for energy during a race, scientists report October 10 in a paper posted at bioRxiv.org. In the day or two following a marathon, this tissue seems to dwindle drastically, brain scans of runners reveal. Two weeks...
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November 1, 2023
New research suggests even 22-minute runs can help you live longer
Running for less than 30 minutes a day may not be enough to help you win a marathon, but that doesn’t mean it’s not beneficial to your health. Recent research suggests engaging in just 22 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity (such as easy running) can help counterbalance the...
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October 19, 2023
Survey Sees Nike, Jordan, Lululemon Winning Popularity Contest with Gen Y + Z
While upstarts such as Hoka and On are making noise, Cowen’s sixth annual Gen Z and Millennial survey found Nike, Air Jordan and Lululemon hit new all-time highs in brand preference and showed material growth year-over-year in both 18-to-24 and 25-to-34-year-old cohorts. SGB
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October 17, 2023
Researchers Say Run Clubs are “Therapy”
A new study suggests regular group running sessions are as effective as antidepressants in treating depression and anxiety. Over 16 weeks, researchers compared outcomes of patients taking SSRI drugs against patients practicing running-based therapy. Summarizing the findings, researchers say exercise is an effective and often preferable treatment, albeit harder to stick to....
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October 9, 2023
Study shows weight training better than cardio for fat loss
In exciting news for all those who may not enjoy cardio, new research looking into the impacts of strength training compared to cardio on fat loss has revealed that strength training may be the best option if your goal is to shed fat. WHM
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October 8, 2023
The more people exercise, the lazier they are throughout the rest of the day, study suggests
The more time you spend engaging in a structured exercise routine, such as going to the gym or running, the more likely you are to cut back on other physical daily activities, according to a recent study. This decline in physical activities could affect people's ability to lose weight successfully...
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September 26, 2023
What We Know About the Future of Endurance Training
An expert panel of 25 sports scientists who work with world-leading endurance athletes and coaches peered into their crystal balls to predict why and how they think top athletes will keep getting faster. Sports scientists weigh in on the trends that will keep the PRs coming. Triathlete
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August 18, 2023
Running can help cut risk of 9 different cancers in men: study
In a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers analyzed the rates of cancer in a cohort of more than a million men in Sweden over an average period of 33 years, beginning at age 18. Using the results from fitness tests that were used to gauge...
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August 17, 2023
Nike and Adidas Lead Brands With Most-Placed Products in TV & Film, According to New Study
Nike and Adidas are among brands with the most-placed products in TV and film, according to new study put out by Merchant Machine which analyzed 2,227 movies and 890 TV shows. FN
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August 17, 2023
The Best Half Marathons in and Around National Parks
Running provides you with hours of time each week free from the recycled air and artificial light of your office or home. So why not take that fresh air experience up a notch and run a half marathon somewhere off the grid? For runners who enjoy the outdoors, in America...
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August 14, 2023
Study finds eating disorders and mental health issues a concern for ultrarunners
A scientific review published in the journal Sports Medicine has amalgamated information about mental health issues among ultra–endurance runners (UERs), and the conclusions may be surprising to many. The study defined UERs as runners who had participated in one or more ultra–endurance events (longer than a standard marathon, 42.2 kilometres)....
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August 10, 2023
What Extreme Heat Does to Your Body
While the human body is able to withstand high temperatures, unprecedented extreme heat driven by climate change is challenging our ability to adapt. As heat waves become more common, it’s important to know why heat can be so dangerous and who is most at risk for heat-related illnesses. Here’s what happens...
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August 8, 2023
Brains of ultra marathon runners give insights into our evolution, according to a new study
Have you ever wondered what was going on in the brains of ultra marathon runners? Well, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Biological Anthropology, there could be clues in there towards our evolutionary past. Researchers from Loughborough University studied the brains of ultra endurance athletes...
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August 7, 2023
New Study Highlights Critical Steps Toward Equity in the Trail Running Community
The Running Industry Diversity Coalition (RIDC) recently launched its #FreedomToRun campaign for Juneteenth on June 19, releasing a series of three studies on racial representation in running participation and industry employment. Trailrunner
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July 30, 2023
Study: caffeine reduces pain perception and perceived exertion while running
While you know your morning java helps you jump-start your day; you may even know that it’s a legal performance enhancer. But you may not know what the science behind that boost is–and whether it can carry over to race day. A new study published in Nutrients Journal evaluated the...
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July 26, 2023
Study shows risk of sudden cardiac arrest from exercise is low among older adults
Every so often, you hear a tragic story about someone who collapsed from cardiac arrest while out for a run, or while racing a marathon. Often their running habit will be called into question, with speculators asking whether they were simply running too much. This can be unsettling, but a...
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July 21, 2023
A Giant Study Reveals What Happens if You Cram Exercise Into The Weekend
Exercise is good for your overall health and your heart in particular. Guidelines recommend that we should be doing 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity a week. But does it matter when you do this exercise? Should you spread it out in the week or does it lose some of the...