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.
July 8, 2022
Trail runners prefer to race the marathon distance or longer, new study finds
If you first experienced trail running in your mid-30s, you’re in good company. A new study on the training habits of trail runners reports that almost a quarter of athletes began exploring trails between the ages of 31 and 35. The research was conducted by the International Trail Running Association...
June 29, 2022
Strava data on Le Tour pro riders’ training shows at least 15,000km covered since January
As an official ride partner for this year’s Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, Strava has published exclusive data. This reveals that pro cyclists have individually covered at least 15,000km in distance while training for the race since January – the equivalent of cycling from the...
June 24, 2022
New study explains why you can’t eat after a hard run
There is evidence to suggest that appetite may be suppressed after a hard workout, due to alterations in hunger hormones and metabolism. In a recent study in Nature, researchers at Stanford University, Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and elsewhere identified a metabolite molecule that’s released into the blood during...
June 21, 2022
PeopleForBikes Unveils 2022 City Ratings: The Best Places to Bike in the U.S.
BOULDER, COLO. (June 21, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – For the sixth consecutive year, PeopleForBikes, in conjunction with Trek Bicycle, is proud to publish the findings from a year of research in a comprehensive guide to and ranking of 1,058 cities for biking in the United States. In 2022, the top three bikeable...
June 15, 2022
The best exercise time is different for men and women, study finds
A new study finds there are optimal times of day for achieving specific goals with exercise. The research shows that for women, in particular, exercising in the morning or evening produces different results. The study also includes the effect of exercise times on an individual’s mood. Medical News Today
June 9, 2022
Here’s why your smart watch isn’t great at prediciting calories burned during a workout
If you are among the majority of Americans who are overweight or just looking to stay fit, you may be counting calories (kcals) in the foods you eat and tracking the number of kcals you burn during exercise. There are several options available for tracking kcals during exercise. High-tech devices...
June 9, 2022
Team Jumbo-Visma Extends Partnership with Supersapiens
Atlanta – June 9, 2022 /ENURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Team Jumbo-Visma is pleased to announce that Supersapiens, the world’s first energy management system designed for athletes to drive positive behavior change and unlock better performance and recovery, will continue as an Official Supplier to the men’s and women’s teams. Supersapiens, powered...
June 7, 2022
How Do Men And Women Differ In Post-Ultra Physiological Responses?
After ultramarathons, the body undergoes numerous physiological changes. A wonderful new study examined how those changes vary across athletes. While there are many similarities, the variance between men and women points toward very cool ideas for future physiology studies and training theory. Trail Runner Mag
June 6, 2022
New clues are revealing why exercise can keep the brain healthy
Scientists are learning how muscles in motion can improve cognition and shield against diseases like Alzheimer's, paving the way for new treatments. National Geographic
June 2, 2022
Coffee Drinking Linked to Lower Mortality Risk, New Study Finds
The research found that those who drank moderate amounts of coffee, even with a little sugar, were up to 30 percent less likely to die during the study period than those who didn’t drink coffee. NY Times (paywall)
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