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.
December 22, 2021
How Exercise May Affect Our Alcohol Consumption
People who work out regularly and are aerobically fit tend to guzzle a surprising amount of alcohol, according to a new study, well timed for the holidays, of the interplay between fitness, exercise and imbibing. New York Times (paywall)
December 22, 2021
Study: how does lack of sleep affect running performance?
Sleep is one of the easiest ways to improve athletic performance, a fact that has been proven again and again by exercise physiologists, athletes and coaches. Unfortunately, many runners still don’t get adequate amounts of sleep each night, and so are missing out on an opportunity to perform better in...
December 21, 2021
Want to prevent injuries? Wear cushioned shoes
The highly cushioned shoe versus the minimalist shoe debate has been a topic of conversation among runners for years, but it appears the pendulum is swinging in the direction of cushion. In a recent study, researchers found that runners who wore more cushioned shoes experienced lower rates of injuries than those...
December 16, 2021
Study: Listening to Drake Significantly Slows Down Runners
According to a study conducted by Pour Moi, a British fashion retailer, listening to Drake during a run is not going to set you up for a personal best. As part of a promotion for the shop’s new activewear, Pour Moi rounded up a number of runners and had them repeat the same three-mile...
December 15, 2021
How Exercise Affects Metabolism and Weight Loss
A new analysis of data from “The Biggest Loser” highlights the complex ways the body compensates when we drop pounds. Now a new scientific analysis of the show and its aftermath, published last month in the journal Obesity, suggests many beliefs about “The Biggest Loser” may be misconceptions. The analysis tries...
December 14, 2021
How long does it take to get out of running shape?
Most runners worry that if they break, all of their training will go to waste, but a 2008 study in the Journal of Physiology suggests that what changes is the body’s ability to consume and process oxygen. In only two weeks of inactivity, your body loses the ability to consume and process oxygen...
December 9, 2021
Study says trail running doesn’t decrease your risk for injuries
Recently a group of researchers compared the shock-absorbing forces on dirt and gravel with paved surfaces and found that while there are plenty of benefits to trail running, reducing injury risk isn’t one of them. Canadian Running
December 9, 2021
Can an Athlete’s Blood Enhance Brainpower?
What if something in the blood of an athlete could boost the brainpower of someone who doesn’t or can’t exercise? Could a protein that gets amplified when people exercise help stave off symptoms of Alzheimer’s and other memory disorders? That’s the tantalizing prospect raised by a new study in which researchers injected...
December 8, 2021
Scientists want to pay people to exercise while stoned for an upcoming study
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder are currently recruiting men and women who regularly exercise while high on cannabis to study the potential benefits of the practice. People who apply must live in the Boulder, Colorado area and be familiar with mixing cannabis and running workouts. Men who apply...
December 8, 2021
ClassPass Data Shows Gyms Recovering, Livestream Workouts Falling
ClassPass released data on Wednesday revealing how the reopening of gyms and the changing nature of work is affecting the fitness industry. The company, which offers access to numerous gyms, fitness centers, and spas through a subscription program, found that gym reservations have surged on its platform at the expense...