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.
October 19, 2024
Ancient DNA suggests our love for carbs goes back 800,000+ years
Our craving for bread, pasta, and potatoes may be more than just a cultural preference – it could be encoded in our DNA. Research reveals that our ability to digest starchy foods has much deeper roots than previously thought, potentially explaining why so many of us find carbohydrates irresistible. By...
October 16, 2024
Study: Florida ranks worst state for cyclist deaths in the US
Recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed Florida as the most unsafe state for cycling in the United States. Luggage shipping company, My Baggage, analyzed data from the NHTSA on the number of people riding a bike that are killed in crashes across America between 2018 and 2022....
October 10, 2024
New study shows diet, exercise reverses liver damage
New research from the University of Missouri School of Medicine suggests intensive lifestyle interventions are an effective way of treating and improving liver disease. Diet and exercise are the first lines of treatment for liver disease; however, this study is the first to examine the impact of diet and exercise...
October 9, 2024
Why VO2 Max May Be The Best Measure Of Fitness — And Life Expectancy
For a long time, the VO2 Max value was only of interest to competitive athletes, but today it can be found on many fitness watches. So what can it tell us about our overall health, and how can we improve it? WORLDCRUNCH
October 1, 2024
Cognitive benefits from high-intensity interval training may last for years
Engaging in regular exercise is linked to multiple health benefits, including maintaining cognitive abilities and perhaps reducing the risk of dementia. Results from a study published online July 8, 2024, by Aging and Disease suggest high-intensity interval training (HIIT) may be better for brain health than other, less vigorous routines. HIIT...

September 27, 2024
PeopleForBikes Celebrates One Year Helping Transform Communities by Advancing Thousands of Bicycle Projects Nationwide.
BOULDER, COLO. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - One year after launching, PeopleForBikes, a national bicycle advocacy organization and the U.S. bicycle industry’s trade association, is proud to share progress from its Great Bike Infrastructure Project (GBIP). The ambitious initiative is fast-tracking thousands of bike projects and policies across all 50 states, focused...
September 25, 2024
A Data-Driven Environmental Scan of the Trail and Ultra Coaching Industry
This month, we dig into trends in the growing industry of professional trail and ultra coaching. How many coaches are there? What proportion of runners use their services? Are there trends in the types of services that coaches offer? These questions can be challenging to answer. As small business operators,...

September 24, 2024
FluidLogic Announces $15M Series A Extension Financing Round Led by Solyco Capital to Transform High-Performance Hydration
EL SEGUNDO, CA, September 24, 2024/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – FluidLogic, a leader in high-performance hydration systems, today announced a Series A Extension financing round of $15 million led by Solyco Capital, a private equity firm delivering capital solutions for late-stage startups and growth companies. FluidLogic develops cutting-edge in-vehicle hydration solutions that provide...
September 23, 2024
lululemon’s Global Wellbeing Report Shows the Pressure to Keep Up with Wellbeing is Making People Feel Unwell
lululemon (NASDAQ: LULU) today released its fourth annual 2024 Global Wellbeing Report1, revealing a perpetual and counterproductive cycle where the relentless pursuit of wellbeing is making us less well. While the focus on wellbeing is stronger than ever – 89% of people are taking more action than they were a...
September 19, 2024
‘No correlation between price and protection’ – 30 helmets ranked for safety by new study
There is no correlation between the price of a helmet and its protection level, according to a new study from Imperial College London, published on Thursday. Researchers tested 30 of the most popular adult helmets on the market, all medium sized, based on a combination of in-lab testing, data from major retailers, and...