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 20, 2024
Why Runners Should Drink Pickle Juice
A number of studies have confirmed that pickle brine might be more effective than sports drinks at treating muscle cramps. One study from the Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Science at North Dakota State University found that athletes who drank the brine noticed the cramps were gone within 85...
February 18, 2024
Cranberries may boost running performance, Canadian study reveals
Beyond their reputation as a Thanksgiving side dish, cranberries are emerging as potential game-changers for athletes seeking a performance boost. A recent study out of Montreal’s Concordia University delved into the impact of cranberry extract on runners’ time-trial performance and lactate response after exercise, with exciting results. Here’s what you...
February 14, 2024
Research: Tai chi may be better at reducing blood pressure than aerobic exercise
A new study finds that tai chi is better than conventional aerobic exercise at lowering blood pressure in middle-aged people with prehypertension. Tai chi is a traditional form of Chinese martial arts, and it's known to increase flexibility and improve balance. New research suggests it may be better than more...
February 6, 2024
BibBoards Partners with Eager to Run in Record-Breaking 5K Challenge
San Ramon, CA 2/6/2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - BibBoards, the innovators in race bib fasteners, is proud to announce its partnership with Eager 2 Run for the upcoming world record attempt in the 5K walk/run event. The ambitious challenge aims to break the previous record of 19,862 participants, setting a new...
January 30, 2024
Your Brain Doesn’t Want You to Exercise
If the benefits of physical activity were distilled into a pill, everyone would be on it. Studies show that moving improves nearly every aspect of health: boosting sleep, strength, and mental well-being while slashing the risk of chronic conditions and premature death. What’s more, studies show that exercise has a...
January 30, 2024
Improving fitness may be linked to a 35% lower risk of prostate cancer, study finds
Plenty of research has linked regular exercise to a lower risk of cancer, but a new study suggests that getting into better shape could reduce the risk of prostate cancer in particular, a diagnosis that around 113 out of every 100,000 men get every year in the U.S. The research,...
January 30, 2024
RunSignup’s Annual RaceTrends Report Shows Per Race Participation Down Just 1% Compared to 2019
Moorestown, NJ /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – RunSignup, the leading technology solution for US endurance events, announces its Annual RaceTrends Report providing an evaluation of the state of the endurance industry. After years of slow recovery from the impacts of COVID-19, registration levels in 2023 suggest a return to the pre-pandemic baseline for...
January 24, 2024
Runners Are Racing More than Ever
This month, Strava released its annual Year in Sport, with fascinating insights about where running might be headed. Running was the most-uploaded sport in 2023. (Hear that? That’s the sound of job security!) Most runners log their miles solo, 9 percent are in groups of three or more people, and...
January 17, 2024
Should you work out on an empty stomach? Fitness experts weigh in
A popular New Year’s resolution is to exercise more. Whether you’re training for a marathon or looking to get healthy, how you prepare for the gym is key. One decision you’ll have to make is whether you eat before your workout. Exercising on an empty stomach is commonly thought to...
January 16, 2024
At 93, he’s as fit as a 40-year-old. His body offers lessons on aging.
At 93, the Irishman is a four-time world champion in indoor rowing, with the aerobic engine of a healthy 30- or 40-year-old and the body-fat percentage of a whippet. He’s also the subject of a new case study, published last month in the Journal of Applied Physiology, that looked at...