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.
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...
February 14, 2025
Triathlon participation in the USA, by the numbers
The 2024 Impact Report has been released alongside a separate analysis of triathlon participation data in the USA, undertaken by Thom Richmond and Ben McClure of Cal Tri Events. Endurance.Biz
February 10, 2025
How Much Exercise You Need to Offset Sitting All Day, According to Science
Is It possible to to exercise your way out of the risk of these health issues: back pain, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and premature death? very well health
February 4, 2025
Your smartwatch might be making you sick, new research says
Many of us rely on our running smartwatches daily, using them as an essential training tool to track pace, distance and heart rate. However, new research, as reported in The Guardian, suggests that some of these handy devices come with an unexpected downside. Running Magazine
February 2, 2025
Cold-water plunges and your health: The science is in
Researchers have examined the increasingly popular practice of cold-water immersion – things like taking a cold shower or sitting in an ice bath – to see whether there’s any scientific basis for claiming that it has a positive effect on health and well-being. New Atlas
January 31, 2025
Jonny Brownlee to Inspire Triathlon’s Next Generation as he Targets London Glory
January 31, 2025 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Triathlon royalty Jonny Brownlee is aiming to inspire a new generation of British children to take up the sport as he kicks-off his 2025 season at the Supertri E World Triathlon Championship powered by MyWhoosh in London on Saturday, April 5. Three-time Olympic medallist...
January 29, 2025
RunSignup’s Annual RaceTrends Report Shows Per Race Participation Growth of 8.2%
Moorestown, NJ (January 29, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – RunSignup, the leading technology solution for US endurance events, releases its Annual RaceTrends Report providing an evaluation of the state of the endurance industry. After years of gradual recovery from the impacts of COVID-19, registration levels in 2024 suggest the endurance industry...
January 26, 2025
What is really in your energy gel?
For many of us, energy gels are a mainstay of our race-day fuelling—they’re small, portable and packed with quick-hit carbohydrates (CHO) designed to keep us rolling with minimal digestive issues. But recent research raises some important questions: are these gels delivering what they promise? Here’s what you need to know...
