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.
December 9, 2021
Can an Athlete’s Blood Enhance Brainpower?
What if something in the blood of an athlete could boost the brainpower of someone who doesn’t or can’t exercise? Could a protein that gets amplified when people exercise help stave off symptoms of Alzheimer’s and other memory disorders? That’s the tantalizing prospect raised by a new study in which researchers injected...
December 8, 2021
Scientists want to pay people to exercise while stoned for an upcoming study
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder are currently recruiting men and women who regularly exercise while high on cannabis to study the potential benefits of the practice. People who apply must live in the Boulder, Colorado area and be familiar with mixing cannabis and running workouts. Men who apply...
December 8, 2021
ClassPass Data Shows Gyms Recovering, Livestream Workouts Falling
ClassPass released data on Wednesday revealing how the reopening of gyms and the changing nature of work is affecting the fitness industry. The company, which offers access to numerous gyms, fitness centers, and spas through a subscription program, found that gym reservations have surged on its platform at the expense...
December 7, 2021
Strava Publishes 2021 ‘Year in Sport’ Annual Stats Extravaganza
Strava just published their annual year in review presentation, which outlines what all of us 95 million Strava users suffer through each week. Both athletically suffering through hard workouts and long adventures. But also occasionally suffering through what others post on their timelines. DC Rainmaker
December 7, 2021
Is cannabis performance enhancing?
The University of Colorado announces groundbreaking research on the correlation between cannabis and exercise. In ultrarunning, cannabis has been seen to have benefits such as numbing pain, minimizing nausea and alleviating fatigue. Ultimately, cannabis is seen as a performance-enhancing substance and is illegal at all levels of competition. Canadian Running
December 6, 2021
A New Gold Standard of Exercise Is Here
Thirty minutes of sweat a day, five days a week, is no longer the sweet spot. New research from Columbia University and Glasgow Caledonian University found the amount of exercise you need is directly proportional to the amount of daily sitting you do. Men's Journal
December 6, 2021
Wearables Shipments Grew 9.9% in the Third Quarter of 2021 as Watches Start to Displace Wristbands in the Wrist-worn Device Category, Says IDC
Global shipments for wearables grew 9.9% during the third quarter of 2021 (3Q21) reaching 138.4 million units, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. Hearables led the growth as the category grew 26.5% compared to last year and accounted for 64.7% of wearable...
December 1, 2021
How Staying Physically Active May Protect the Aging Brain
Simple activities like walking boost immune cells in the brain that may help to keep memory sharp and even ward off Alzheimer’s disease. NY Times (paywall)
November 30, 2021
Study finds reverse running to be a fitness trend in 2022
PureGym, a chain of health clubs in the U.K., conducted a study based on Google searches of new trends and fads in the fitness industry. At the top of the list, with a 234 per cent increase compared to last year, was weighted hula hoop training. There were two running-based fitness...
November 30, 2021
A New Theory on Sudden Cardiac Deaths in Young Athletes
There's been plenty of debate in recent years about heart health in endurance athletes. The current evidence, as I see it, suggests that its very very unlikely that years of training for marathons will eventually damage your heart. But there is another angle to this issue that's often ignored: young,...