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.
February 22, 2021
Study finds 20% of people are genetically resilient to the cold
The authors of the study found that people who lack the protein α-aktinin-3 are better at handling harsh weather conditions, and might be better distance runners. Canadian Running
February 16, 2021
Run Specialty’s Sprint To Omnichannel
Run specialty has finally embraced online retailing due to COVID-19 to support a strong sales recovery in the second half of 2020, according to the latest survey from the Running Industry Association (RIA). SGB Online
February 10, 2021
Mount Sinai study finds Apple Watch can predict COVID-19 diagnosis up to a week before testing
The Warrior Watch Study observed the primary biometric signal - heart rate variability (HRV) - which is a key indicator of strain on a person’s nervous system, combined with information around reported symptoms associated with COVID-19. TechCrunch
February 8, 2021
Will women ultrarunners surpass the best men?
A new science paper explores the subject at great depth, and concludes that it's possible, but not likely. Podium Running
February 8, 2021
RIA Survey Details Run Specialty Channel Recovery In 2020
The latest survey from the Running Industry Association (RIA) found that in spite of store closures in March and April, the run specialty channel proved resilient and rebounded nicely in the back half of 2020. SGB Media
February 8, 2021
Location matters when it comes to health: 2021’s healthiest and unhealthiest cities in America
To determine which areas prioritize residents’ well-being, WalletHub compared more than 180 of the most populated U.S. cities across 44 key indicators of good health. Our data set ranges from the cost of a medical visit to fruit and vegetable consumption to COVID-19 cases. WalletHub
February 4, 2021
Should listening to music during exercise be considered a performance-enhancing drug?
Research suggets there's more to the relationship between music and physical exertion than a simple "distraction" Inside Hook
January 31, 2021
What we learned from tracking cycling deaths for a year.
With the help of the nonprofit BikeMaps.org, Outside analyzed the data we collected on bicyclists killed by drivers in 2020 and found some surprising takeaways
January 27, 2021
RunSignup | GiveSignup’s Annual RaceTrends Report Shows 48.1% Participation Decline, Gradual Recovery
Moorestown, NJ – RunSignup | GiveSignup released their Annual RaceTrends Report evaluating the state of the endurance industry. The impact of COVID-19 was reflected in every data point for 2020 as the evolution of events from in-person to virtual and back again caused eye-catching participation declines, shifts in marketing strategies, and an increased...
January 25, 2021
‘Fat But Healthy?’ New Research Suggests Fitness Doesn’t Cancel Obesity’s Negative Health Effect
Leading an active lifestyle is not enough to counter the negative effects of being overweight on heart health, according to new research challenging the idea that fitness is more important than weight in leading a healthy lifestyle, and prompting calls for policymakers to rethink health initiatives that prioritize physical activity...