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.
October 10, 2022
First-Ever Sweat Analysis of Professional Motorsports Drivers Delivers Personalized Hydration Data
BOSTON, MASS. — OCTOBER 10, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – In the lead-up to a recent IndyCar race in St. Louis, Missouri, 14 professional IndyCar drivers underwent the first-ever research pilot analyzing fluid and electrolyte loss while behind the wheel. Outfitted with small sweat-analyzing devices from Nix, a consumer biosensor company, drivers and...
September 23, 2022
Can Ice Baths Help You Burn Body Fat? New Research Says Yes
The authors of a new review published in the International Journal of Circumpolar Health say that taking a dip in cold water may be just the thing if you are looking to reduce the amount of unhealthy body fat that you have. Cold water exposure might also lower your risk...
September 18, 2022
Optimize Exercise: Specific Links Between Exercise, Memory, and Mental Health Revealed by Fitness Trackers
Exercise can boost your mental and cognitive health — but not all forms and intensities of exercise affect the brain equally. In fact, according to a new Dartmouth study, the effects of exercise are much more nuanced. It found that specific intensities of exercise over a long period of time...
September 13, 2022
BAA launches inaugural Boston Marathon medical research funding program
The program will provide researchers with a one-time itemized budget of up to $25,000 to complete the proposed work. The BAA said it may also choose multiple proposals at lower amounts to support depending on the total number of submissions received. The BAA said proposals for field studies aimed at...
September 8, 2022
ShowcasedA Business as Secure as Your Bib: BibBoards Celebrates 5 Years
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - BibBoards is celebrating five years of serving endurance athletes, brands, and race coordinators. BibBoards has grown significantly in the last few years and has made a commitment to partnering with more brands, races, and organizations to get BibBoards into the hands and onto the shirts of more...
September 2, 2022
USA Triathlon Has Its Eyes on Rowing
For the next three years, coaches from USA Triathlon and Hydrow will be studying the effects of rowing on a triathlete’s training in an immersive, extensive research pilot called the Hydrow Transformation Program. Team USA
August 30, 2022
How much protein do runners need?
Protein is a big discussion in gym and weightlifting culture, but it’s a less-prevalent conversation among runners. This is something that needs to change, though, as runners should focus on their protein intake just as much as any other athlete. You may not require as much protein as a strength- or power-focused...
August 25, 2022
SFIA Study: Fitness Industry Remains In Flux
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s (SFIA) new study, 2022 Tracking the Fitness Movement Report, found that while demand for at-home fitness products diminished from pandemic-driven high watermarks, the business remains strong and reflects a positive long-term outlook. The institutional fitness business, equipment sales and health clubs, which suffered during...
August 19, 2022
Research Begins on Biosensor Technology to Alleviate Chronic Dehydration Among Motorsports Athletes
BOSTON, MASS. — AUGUST 19, 2022/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Heat exhaustion and dehydration are widespread and well-known problems in motorsports. NASCAR driver A.J. Allmendinger almost collapsed due to heat exhaustion at the 2022 NASCAR Cup; F1 driver Lewis Hamilton loses up to 10 pounds through sweat during a one-hour 45-minute race, and chronic...
August 16, 2022
NBDA Releases Cost of Doing Business Report, Sponsored by BikeExchange: After seven-year hiatus, benchmark financial report for cycling industry returns
Asheville, North Carolina (August 16, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Long considered a benchmark report for doing business in the US cycling industry, the Cost of Doing Business (CDB) Report will be released today from the National Bike Dealers Association (NBDA). Made possible by funding support from title sponsor BikeExchange, the report makes its...
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