Studies

December 10, 2020

Exercise Blocks Pain, But Only For Believers

A new study explores the links between exercise and pain perception, and how easily they can be manipulated. Outside

December 3, 2020

Research suggests that dogs experience runner’s high, just like humans

A study of treadmill-using dogs, ferrets and humans reveals that dogs might feel better after they run. Canadian Running

December 2, 2020

11 Minutes of Exercise a Day May Help Counter the Effects of Sitting

Walking for at least 11 minutes a day could lessen the undesirable health consequences of sitting for hours and hours, according to a new study of the ways in which both inactivity and exercise influence how long we live. Findings reveal that those who were the most sedentary faced a...

November 24, 2020

RunSignup Survey Forecasts a Hybrid Approach to 2021, with In-Person and Virtual Events Expected

RunSignup | GiveSignup, the leading technology provider for US races, released the results of a survey of the endurance industry indicating that both virtual and in-person race elements are expected to important in 2021. The simple survey created a snapshot of revenue and event expectations for the industry in 2020...

November 19, 2020

Japanese study finds 1 case of COVID-19 linked to running

Of the close to 700,000 people involved in 787 races since July, there has only been one reported case of coronavirus. One reported case doesn’t mean there weren’t other cases that went unreported or that were asymptomatic, but the results are still impressive. Canadian Running

November 5, 2020

Study shows running can boost mental acuity

A recent study out of the University of Calgary found that running has cognitive benefits and performing other aerobic exercises on a regular basis for just six months can boost brain function by 5.7%. The study suggests that new runners of all ages should experience at least some improvements after...

November 4, 2020

Weight Training May Help Ease Anxiety

According to a timely new study of anxiety and resistance training, which involved healthy young adults, barbells and lunges, regular weight training substantially reduces anxiety, a finding with particular relevance during these unsettling, bumpy days. Find out how from the New York Times.

November 3, 2020

Big Data Reveals New Marathon Training Approaches

Tracking what successful marathoners actually do reveals new optimal training patterns of hard weeks and easy weeks. Read more on Women’s Running.

October 26, 2020

Women Are Better Runners Than Men [2020 Analysis]

An analysis that covers 2,348,505 marathon results achieved during the 2009-2019 period sought to see the differences in pace throughout a marathon between women and men. The data has shown that women are 18.33% better at keeping an even pace than men. They burn out less in the 2nd half...

October 20, 2020

Impacts of COVID-19 on professional athletes: study by Strava and Stanford University

To better understand the challenges professional athletes have faced, Strava partnered with Stanford University for a study of 131 professional athletes in the US. The new study shows the mental, physical and financial effects the pandemic has had on the athletic community. Check out the results on Endurance.biz.

October 14, 2020

Why Don’t Runners’ Knees Fail More Often?

Biology suggests that decades of running should invariably blow out your knees. Scientists are trying to understand why that doesn’t happen. Find out why in this study on Outside.

October 8, 2020

Why Endurance Athletes Feel Less Pain

Compared to athletes from other sports, endurance athletes have a unique relationship with discomfort. After all, embracing open-ended challenges is exactly what endurance athletes do every day in training, so they are no stranger to pain tolerance. Read more on Outside.

October 7, 2020

Why Women Are Biking in Record Numbers in N.Y.C.

When the pandemic hit, the subways were emptied of wary riders and the streets were drained of traffic. Cycling suddenly seemed like a safer way to get around, so more women began using the city’s bike-share program, with the number of women biking surging by 147% in July compared with...

October 6, 2020

New Study Predicts Marathon Performance from Wearable Data

Scientists from France and Finland have come up with a way to make predictions from smart-watch data logged during the last six months of an athlete’s training. They use mathematical models to accurately predict marathon times — and when someone is overtraining. Read more on Podium Runner.

October 1, 2020

Can Neck Gaiters Really Be Just as Effective as Masks?

Researchers from the University of Georgia found that single-layer gaiters provided a 77% average reduction in respiratory droplets versus no face covering at all. Two-layer masks just edged them out at 81%. However, multi-layer gaiters were the big winners with a 96% reduction. Read more on Gear Patrol.

October 1, 2020

Runners Should Trust Thirst, New Study Says

Not only does your brain sense when you’re dehydrated, it monitors what you drink and eat and adjusts your thirst immediately. Runners should pay attention. Read more on Podium Runner.

September 28, 2020

4 Ways Climate Change Affects You As a Runner

Rising temperatures, extreme weather, degraded air quality, and ravaged ecosystems could hold catastrophic consequences for endurance sports. Read more on Podium Runner.

September 21, 2020

CDC Just Issued a Warning About Gyms

While health experts have remained cautiously skeptical, warning that exercising in an indoor space around others could potentially expose you to the virus, the fitness industry has attempted to promote a message that there is little to no risk. Read more on Yahoo! Life.

September 10, 2020

Survey finds that morning exercise can boost creativity, productivity at work

Exercise has many positive impacts, but when it comes to work, it can really make a difference throughout the day. A recent study shows that a far higher percentage of people who exercised in the morning or during the work day noted high levels of focus, creativity and energy at...

September 9, 2020

RunSignup’s Biannual Registration Market Analysis Reviews Impact of COVID-19

Moorestown, NJ – RunSignup | GiveSignup released their biannual Registration Market Analysis, an effort to evaluate the true state of the endurance market in an industry without a comprehensive aggregator for data. The report builds a three-dimensional view of the marketplace, with a snapshot of major news in the industry...

September 7, 2020

Nasal Breathing: the Secret to Optimal Fitness?

Most of us breathe through our mouths while exercising, especially during intense aerobic workouts. However, emerging research suggests nasal breathing might be more effective. Read more on U.S. Health News.

September 2, 2020

What Triathletes Need to Know About Open-Water Quality

Before jumping into local swimming holes, one should be aware of the potential microscopic dangers of water quality for swimming. Swimmers can be exposed to water contaminants by swallowing them, making skin contact, and even inhaling the barely-visible water vapor mist that rises from the water’s surface. Read more on...

August 26, 2020

Exercise May Boost Your Vaccine Response

Athletes may gain greater immunity from a flu shot than people who are less active, according to two complementary and timely new studies of exercise and vaccinations. The studies suggest that intense training amplifies vaccine response, a finding with particular relevance now as the flu season looms and scientists work...

August 25, 2020

Run Specialty Still Eyes Slow Recovery Ahead

The Running Industry Association (RIA) found sales for the majority of respondents recovered in June, but sales slowed in July, returning to pre-COVID-19 levels. The August report found that in June most run specialty shops beat retailer’s expectations, but in June, only 34% of retailers projected that sales for the...

August 25, 2020

Only 30 per cent of gym goers have returned post-lockdown, study finds

A recent survey found that the vast majority of people have yet to go back to their gyms since they reopened. A staggering number of people have already cancelled their gym memberships, and those who still own memberships don’t plan on returning any time soon. The survey looked at several...