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.
June 23, 2021
Savannah Sports Council Partners with haku to Optimize Participant Experience without Missing a Step
At the turn of 2021, Savannah Sports Council undertook a significant migration to haku's all-in-one and industry-leading platform. Through its new partnership with haku, Savannah Sports Council discovered that delivering a personalized and enhanced participant experience over multiple events requires powerful technology, a valuable partner, and a seamless onboarding process....
June 18, 2021
Aging process is unstoppable, finds unprecedented study
An unprecedented study has now confirmed that we probably cannot slow the rate at which we get older because of biological constraints. The statistics confirmed, individuals live longer as health and living conditions improve which leads to increasing longevity across an entire population. Nevertheless, a steep rise in death rates,...
June 16, 2021
Lifelong Exercise Adds Up to Big Health Care Savings
According to a new study of exercise and Medicare claims. It finds that people who start to exercise before or during middle age typically save anywhere from $824 to $1,874 annually on health care costs after retirement, and the earlier they start their workouts, the greater those savings can be....
June 9, 2021
The Best Type of Exercise? A Blood Test Holds Clues
a fascinating new study of more than 650 men and women suggests that the levels of certain proteins in our bloodstreams might foretell whether and how we will respond to various exercise regimens. NYT (paywall)
June 8, 2021
Sipping a Pink Beverage Preride May Boost Your Endurance and Power
Drinking a beverage with a pink color before a ride may boost your endurance and power as opposed to reaching for regular, clear water, new research shows. Yahoo! Life Psychologically, it’s common to associate the color pink with sweetness, and we tend to reach for sweet tastes before exercise in anticipation of using...
June 7, 2021
Study: lower stride rate associated with higher risk of bone stress injuries
A recent study of Division 1 university cross-country runners has added more evidence to support the theory that a low step rate was a risk factor for bone stress injuries. Canadian Running
June 3, 2021
How Bikeable Is Your City? PeopleForBikes Releases Fourth Annual City Ratings
BOULDER, COLO. (June 3, 2021)— PeopleForBikes released its 2021 City Ratings, expanding internationally for the first time to include 30 European, 42 Canadian and 35 Australian cities. In its fourth annual iteration, the data-driven City Ratings analysis evaluated more than 750 cities and communities across the globe to spotlight the...
June 2, 2021
ASICS introduces tool to measure running’s effect on the mind
ASICS has launched a worldwide study on the effects of exercise on mental health and wellness, and everyone is invited to participate. The study employs a new online tool designed by the team at ASICS called the Mind Uplifter, and it uses facial recognition software and individual self-reports to analyze...
June 1, 2021
Exercise Affects Us All Differently. A New Study Could Finally Explain Why
Exercise is good for everyone, but it doesn't affect us all in the same ways: some people might see boosts in levels of endurance, while others benefit from better blood sugar levels. Now scientists think they may have discovered one of the reasons why. Science Alert
May 31, 2021
Hitting the wall by the numbers
The who, where, when and why some runners bonk near the end of a marathon. Canadian Running