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.
April 2, 2025
Mountain bikers spend $416 per trip to a riding destination, study finds
A report by a national nonprofit outdoors organization to quantify the economic impact of U.S. mountain biking tourists estimated that an average of $416 is spent per visit toward lodging, restaurants, and retailers. Bicycle Retailer
April 1, 2025
Study Suggests Weight Training May Safeguard Against Dementia in Older Adults
Recent research has revealed that weight training may provide significant protective benefits for the brains of older adults, especially in those at risk for cognitive decline, such as individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Science Magazine
March 30, 2025
Preventable cardiac deaths during marathons are down, study finds
While more people than ever are running marathons in the U.S., the risk of dying from a heart attack during a run has fallen dramatically in recent years. Medical Press
March 28, 2025
Cold plunges actually change your cells
Cold plunges for seven days significantly improves cellular resilience and autophagic function, helping cells manage stress better. Science Daily
March 27, 2025
Are Trail Runners Getting Faster?
The increase in speed at the top of the field has been seen in trail runners, and course records across the ultra-distance spectrum are being broken left and right. I Run Far
March 26, 2025
How Exercise Really Affects Your Testosterone, According to Doctors
“Testosterone levels are affected by exercise, but ongoing work is needed to really understand what is happening,” says Edward Cherullo, M.D., chair of urology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Men's Health
March 26, 2025
Something Strange Happens to Brains During a Marathon
Researchers scanned the brains of people before and after running a marathon, finding that runners experienced a significant, but temporary reduction of myelin in certain regions. Gizmodo
March 24, 2025
Study Finds Better Way For Smartwatches to Track Health
Smartwatches are tracking another measure of health that could prove even more important, a new study suggests. Smartwatches also capture a person’s average daily heart rate, and dividing that by their daily number of steps provides a more reliable measure of a person’s heart fitness than either number on its...
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