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.
May 8, 2024
Could your sports bra be causing your knee pain?
A well-fitting sports bra can be a game-changer in terms of comfort—but could it also impact your joint health? A recent study published in the Journal of Applied Biometrics suggests a supportive bra may actually reduce injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which runs through the middle of the knee and helps...
April 30, 2024
Are sleep trackers hurting runners’ performance?
With increasing studies showing that better sleep can lead to faster speeds, many runners now rely on their GPS watches’ sleep trackers for insights into how well they sleep. However, a recent study suggests that the use of sleep trackers may have the opposite effect, leading to orthosomnia–an unhealthy obsession with...
April 26, 2024
What millennials are doing to confront the ‘quarter-life crisis’
We’ve all heard of a midlife crisis, but how about a quarter-life crisis? It’s now happening to people in their 20s. Whether it's harder, taking longer to find a career path that is meaningful to them or taking longer to find a partner, or moving to a new city, and...
April 26, 2024
Gamification, Financial Rewards Drive Workout Motivation, Study Shows
Gamified, point-earning strategies and small financial incentives can encourage increased physical activity, especially when the two are combined, according to new research. An 18-month study presented this month at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session examined the effect that earning points or small amounts of money had on the...
April 23, 2024
Aging without injury: how older runners are killing the game
Injuries are not fun, and neither is aging, but the two don’t always go hand in hand. Canadian physiotherapists argue that whether you’re fresh out of school or newly retired, age does not necessarily determine your running injury status. In fact, these physiotherapists have found older runners outperforming newcomers to...
April 15, 2024
Human muscle map reveals how we try to fight effects of aging
How muscle changes with ageing, and tries to fight its effects, is now better understood at the cellular and molecular level with the first comprehensive atlas of ageing muscles in humans. Researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute and their collaborators at Sun Yat-sen University, China applied single-cell technologies and advanced...
April 15, 2024
Exercise may benefit heart by calming the brain, study shows
You know exercise is great for your cardiovascular health, but new research suggests that your brain has a lot to do with it. It's all about physical activity's ability to lower stress levels within the brain, explained a team at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in Boston. Bolstering that finding, their...
April 15, 2024
Whether you’re a marathon runner or struggling with arthritis, why you should be careful about taking anti-inflammatories, says PROFESSOR ROB GALLOWAY
This coming Sunday over 50,000 people will be taking part in the London Marathon; that’s just over 26 miles of blood, sweat and tears — and then adrenaline, as the runners cross the finish line. They will end the day with lifelong memories, raise millions for charity and, crucially, get a massive...
April 9, 2024
Teens Might Be Getting Tired of Nike Too: New Balance and Hoka Are Stealing Their Attention
According to the 6,020 U.S. teens who responded to Piper Sandler’s 47th semi-annual survey this spring, Nike was the top choice among teens’ favorite footwear and apparel brands. Nike also earned the top spots for footwear and apparel preferences in Piper Sandler’s prior three surveys, which also ranked teens’ favorite brands and websites....
April 9, 2024
ASICS global study shows link between regular exercise in teenage years and positive mental wellbeing in adulthood
ASICS is announcing the results of its second Global State of Mind Study, which reaffirms a positive link between physical exercise and mental wellbeing and uncovers a link between being physically active in teenage years and positive mental wellbeing in adulthood. The study of over 26,000 respondents across 22 countries found that...