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.
March 17, 2025
Fitness Trackers Are Only 67% Accurate, New Research Finds
Fitness trackers are among the most widely used health tech devices. But are they as accurate as their manufacturers claim? According to an analysis of scientific literature conducted by the Wellnesspulse research team, fitness trackers offer only moderate accuracy, with the Apple Watch coming out on top. Wellness Pulse
March 12, 2025
More Americans Rode a Bike Than Ever Before in 2024, Youth Participation Saw the Biggest Surge
This biennial report reveals that 112 million Americans — 35% of those ages 3 and older — rode a bike at least once in 2024. This marks the highest participation rate since the study began in 2014. Bicycle Retailer
March 10, 2025
AI-driven study finds appearance, not health, is the top exercise motivator
A new study from Tel Aviv University used AI tools for the first time to discover what motivates people to exercise and which strategies are most effective for maintaining physical fitness. Medical Express
March 5, 2025
How to choose the best protein powder
We all know we need protein to power us through workouts and recovery, and athletes, in particular, require more than the average population. Running Magazine
March 4, 2025
Nearly 4 of 10 Americans report sports-related mistreatment
Nearly 40% of adult Americans say they've experienced some type of sport-related mistreatment in their lives ranging from psychological and emotional to physical and sexual. Science Daily
March 4, 2025
Study Shows Cursing Can Boost Your Physical Performance
While the mechanisms for physical performance improvements from swearing are not fully understood, it appears to be a combination of sympathetic activation, hypoalgesia, and increased state disinhibition. Muscle & Fitness

March 3, 2025
Running USA Launches 2025 Global Runner Survey with Exciting Incentives for Participants
March 3, 2025 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Running USA is calling on runners worldwide to participate in its 2025 Global Runner Survey, the most comprehensive annual study of the running community. This year, respondents will have the chance to win entries to four premier running events or a premier treadmill, making...
February 24, 2025
Study links fitness apps to disordered eating and obsessive behaviour
Young adults who use diet and fitness apps regularly are more likely to develop negative habits related to food, exercise and body image, Flinders University researchers have found. PhD candidate in clinical psychology, Isabella Anderberg, said while the mobile apps could benefit people by prompting them to exercise, their focus...
February 19, 2025
Is a Cold Shower After a Workout Worth It for Better Recovery? New Research Says Yes
A study found that those who regularly take cold showers experienced a 29 percent reduction in sick days from work compared to those who didn’t have cold exposure. Yahoo Life

February 18, 2025
SaltStick® Unveils Groundbreaking Clinical Study Indicating FastChews® Can Replenish Electrolytes Within Minutes
THOUSAND OAKS, CALIF — February 18, 2025 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - SaltStick, a leader in electrolyte innovation, today announced the results of a first-of-its-kind scientific study that demonstrates the unique, fast-acting power of FastChews, chewable electrolyte tablets that replenish electrolytes in a fast, convenient way. The study, conducted by researchers at...