January 12, 2023

Dutch study: Two thirds of pro riders have poor bone health

The research conducted by the HAN University of Applied Sciences in Nijmegen, Netherlands, concluded that two-thirds of professional cyclists had poor bone density. A total of 93 elite and professional riders, both male and female, took part in the study. VeloNews

January 10, 2023

When it comes to staying on pace in warmer conditions, women trump men

Staying on pace during the second half of a marathon can be a challenge in even the most favourable of weather conditions. Add in a little heat and the task becomes harder still – but women are better at it than men. That’s according to a new study, published in...

January 10, 2023

New study says Strava kudos motivate you to run more

The study, published in the Journal of Social Networks, analyzed Strava profiles to see how runners in the same virtual Strava club influenced each other’s running behaviour. Researchers focused on five different Strava clubs in the Netherlands that functioned as an online extension of real-life running clubs, totalling 329 members....

January 4, 2023

These 2-minute exercise bursts may be better than your regular workout

New research shows exercise “snacks,” which consist of brief spurts of exertion spread throughout the day, can improve metabolic health, raise endurance and stave off some of the undesirable changes in our muscles that otherwise occur when we sit too long. The Washington Post

January 2, 2023

Hydration can significantly impact your physical health, study finds

Drinking enough water is associated with a significantly lower risk of developing chronic diseases, a lower risk of dying early or lower risk of being biologically older than your chronological age, according to a National Institutes of Health study published in the journal eBioMedicine. CNN

December 28, 2022

Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2023

The annual ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal® worldwide survey to determine industry trends by health and fitness professionals is now in its 17th consecutive year. The COVID-19 pandemic certainly made an impact on the 2021 survey and continued for 2022, but for 2023, some current trends are emerging whereas others are weakening...

December 28, 2022

Life Time Survey: Building Muscle Tops Weight Loss as Primary Focus for 2023

Life Time’s annual health and wellness survey of more than 1,000 fitness enthusiasts finds that building muscle topped weight loss as primary focus for the year ahead – an increase of 10 percent from last year’s survey and a departure from “losing weight,” which typically tops most New Year’s resolution...

December 28, 2022

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Top Viewed Endurance Sports Stories and Press Releases of 2022

As we embark upon 2023, Endurance Sportswire has put together a list of its most viewed press releases and industry news items over the past year. A few milestones include over 3,270 press release distributed through Endurance Sportswire and Outdoor Sportswire in 2022. Our most popular press release was opened...

December 27, 2022

These Are the Key Differences Between Road and Trail Runners

A new study from French researchers at the University of Lyon, published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, probes this question by bringing elite road and trail runners into the lab for testing. Actually, that’s not quite right—the researchers brought the lab to national-team training camps hosted by...

December 22, 2022

Discover Ground-Breaking Gen Z Insights and Impact on Event Participation at the 2023 Running USA Conference

DENVER (Dec. 22, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Running is facing a potential crisis due to Gen Z attitudes on fitness. The results of the research conducted by Running USA will be presented at the 2023 Running USA Industry Conference in Denver. The session will address this challenge directly. With the...