December 19, 2023

BibBoards Hits 2000 Races in 2023, Aiding Events Toward 100% Sustainability by 2024

[San Ramon, 12/19] /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - BibBoards, the industry leader in innovative race bib fasteners, has proudly announced a significant achievement in its event participation. In the year 2023 alone, BibBoards marked a record by actively engaging in 2000 races, showcasing a substantial increase from the 750 events participated in...

December 18, 2023

Running will keep your memory sharp and help prevent Alzheimer’s, new research shows

Your run is more than a workout for your muscles–it’s keeping your brain healthy, as well. Researchers out of the University of Zurich have unraveled the protective effects of physical and social activities on the brain health of older adults, as reported in Neuroscience News. While we often celebrate the cardiovascular...

December 13, 2023

Peloton Unveils Key Insights on Gen Z, Inclusivity in Fitness

Eight months after a total company rebrand that welcomed new fitness enthusiasts across a variety of demographics, Peloton has released ‘The Peloton Report: A Fitness Journey,’ which unearths what motivates (and hinders) progress, how consumers pursue fitness, what they hope to achieve, and how they use tech on their fitness...

November 30, 2023

20 Most Fit Countries in the World

According to the WHO, the worldwide prevalence of obesity and overweight tripled between 1975 and 2016. While some countries proved to be fit, with a significant portion of their population exhibiting normal weight, a substantial portion of the world's population still struggles with the repercussions of being overweight and underweight. In...

November 29, 2023

2023 Turkey Trots Shatter Participation Records on RunSignup

November, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – RunSignup, the leading US technology provider for endurance events, released their event participation numbers for Thanksgiving Day, the biggest running day of the year. In 2023, the platform had a record 920,761 participants registered to participate in 833 races across the country, with more than $1.9...

November 28, 2023

The Rise of Female Leaders in Fitness & Wellness

During a panel discussion entitled “Women in Charge: Leading beyond Boundaries in Fitness & Wellness,” part of Athletech News’ DISRUPT 2023 video series, a group of highly successful female fitness executives reflected on their journeys to the top of their field, the circumstances that helped get them there and the...

November 27, 2023

Hot & Cold, Pilates, Assisted Stretching Named Top Wellness Trends of 2024

Ahead of the ball dropping to usher in a new year, Yelp, a crowd-sourced business review platform, is revealing its predictions for the top wellness and lifestyle trends for 2024. Since millions of consumers use Yelp’s website and app to discover local businesses, the company has begun tracking search trends each...

November 27, 2023

Hot & Cold, Pilates, Assisted Stretching Named Top Wellness Trends of 2024

Ahead of the ball dropping to usher in a new year, Yelp, a crowd-sourced business review platform, is revealing its predictions for the top wellness and lifestyle trends for 2024. Since millions of consumers use Yelp’s website and app to discover local businesses, the company has begun tracking search trends...

November 21, 2023

New research shows extreme exercise could weaken your defenses

Recent studies suggest intense physical activity may compromise your immune system. The study emphasizes that while moderate exercise is generally associated with immune system benefits, pushing the body to extremes may have the opposite effect. The research explores how prolonged physical activity can lead to immunosuppression, making individuals more susceptible to...

November 21, 2023

Americans Are Spending More on Supplements, Especially Performance & Recovery

Health and wellness are a significant priority for Americans, and consumers are seeking an expanding number of vitamin and supplement options that range from prevention to recovery. According to NIQ, a data intelligence service provider, vitamins and supplements is a growing “super category” in terms of revenue, with sales of $13.5...