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.
September 4, 2024
Running USA Launches 2024 Global Runner Survey, Revealing Key Insights into Runners’ Behaviors and Mindsets
Sept. 3, 2024/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Running USA is excited to launch its highly anticipated 2024 Global Runner Survey sponsored by ACTIVE Network, a comprehensive report providing critical insights into the behaviors and attitudes of event participants in North America and worldwide. This year’s survey garnered over 7,400 responses, with 94% of...
August 21, 2024
Want To Live Longer? Science Says To Stretch
Research reveals that middle-aged individuals with higher flexibility, measured by the Flexindex, show reduced mortality risks. This study, involving over 3,000 participants, found that better flexibility is linked to a significant decrease in death rates, underlining the importance of including flexibility exercises in regular fitness routines to potentially extend life...
August 15, 2024
What a New Study Tells Us About Heart Health for Aging Triathletes
In a world where triathletes, especially long-course triathletes, instinctively know many hours of training are required to race a five, six, or even 15-hour event, when it comes to heart health, scientists are learning that there is a tipping point for hours trained at high intensity—after which the heart benefits...
August 15, 2024
Running USA Unveils New Industry Insights Report: Top 100 5Ks, 10Ks, Half Marathons, and Marathons for the First Half of 2024
August 15, 2024/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ –Running USA, the nonprofit trade organization for the running industry, announces the release of a new timely Industry Insights report, which covers the largest standalone races and multi-event weekends, 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons, and marathons for the first half of 2024. This report provides a look...
August 14, 2024
Are Athletes Born or Made? A New Study Reveals Which Fitness Traits Are Primarily Genetic
Iran elementary school cross country for the first time when I was in third grade. The main thing I remember about our practices was that we spent a lot of time trying to touch our toes, and I was terrible at it. Years later, that would become a reassuring memory,...
August 8, 2024
How Much Caffeine is Too Much Caffeine? Here’s What a Sports Nutrition Expert Says.
There’s no denying caffeine can take the edge off when things get dicey in a race. Many endurance athletes turn to the world’s most popular drug for a performance boost, and with a long list of caffeinated gels, beverages, and chews to choose from, a turbocharged buzz is only a swallow away....
July 23, 2024
The ACSM American Fitness Index
The ACSM American Fitness Index (Fitness Index), a ranking of America’s 100 largest cities, celebrates healthy, active lifestyles. Cities with the highest scores are considered to have strong community fitness, a concept analogous to individuals having strong personal fitness. The 2024 Fitness Index ranked Arlington, VA as the fittest city in America for the...
July 17, 2024
Running helps prevent erectile dysfunction, new study says
According to recent research in Harvard Health, regular aerobic activity can significantly improve erectile dysfunction (ED) symptoms, offering a safe and effective solution. Running is a low-risk and inexpensive therapy that not only improves ED but also boosts overall health. Running Magazine
July 12, 2024
RunSignup Q2 2024 Update
Moorestown, NJ – July 12, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - RunSignup, the leading registration and technology provider for endurance events in the United States, is pleased to announce significant growth and advancements in the second quarter of 2024. The endurance community continues to demonstrate positive growth, while RunSignup continues to grow...
July 11, 2024
Physical Activity Declines Globally Despite Fitness Trackers’ Popularity, New Research Shows
Fitness trackers have exploded in popularity, with sales skyrocketing from $14 billion in 2017 to over $36 billion in 2020. This surge suggests a growing interest in monitoring steps, calories burned, and overall activity levels. However, new research reveals a surprising truth: despite the rise of fitness trackers, physical activity...