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.
November 8, 2023
Running may boost inflammation-fighting cells that enhance performance, study finds
A new study reported in The Harvard Gazette has shed more light on how exercise helps the body boost its ability to fight inflammation, which in turn improves performance. The study, done in mice, suggests the possible role of the exercise in both reducing inflammation and improving performance. Exercise triggers...
November 2, 2023
Brain tissue may be fuel for marathon runners
Marathon runners appear to rely on myelin, the fatty tissue bundled around nerve fibers, for energy during a race, scientists report October 10 in a paper posted at bioRxiv.org. In the day or two following a marathon, this tissue seems to dwindle drastically, brain scans of runners reveal. Two weeks...
November 1, 2023
New research suggests even 22-minute runs can help you live longer
Running for less than 30 minutes a day may not be enough to help you win a marathon, but that doesn’t mean it’s not beneficial to your health. Recent research suggests engaging in just 22 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity (such as easy running) can help counterbalance the...
October 19, 2023
Survey Sees Nike, Jordan, Lululemon Winning Popularity Contest with Gen Y + Z
While upstarts such as Hoka and On are making noise, Cowen’s sixth annual Gen Z and Millennial survey found Nike, Air Jordan and Lululemon hit new all-time highs in brand preference and showed material growth year-over-year in both 18-to-24 and 25-to-34-year-old cohorts. SGB
October 17, 2023
Researchers Say Run Clubs are “Therapy”
A new study suggests regular group running sessions are as effective as antidepressants in treating depression and anxiety. Over 16 weeks, researchers compared outcomes of patients taking SSRI drugs against patients practicing running-based therapy. Summarizing the findings, researchers say exercise is an effective and often preferable treatment, albeit harder to stick to....
October 9, 2023
Study shows weight training better than cardio for fat loss
In exciting news for all those who may not enjoy cardio, new research looking into the impacts of strength training compared to cardio on fat loss has revealed that strength training may be the best option if your goal is to shed fat. WHM
October 8, 2023
The more people exercise, the lazier they are throughout the rest of the day, study suggests
The more time you spend engaging in a structured exercise routine, such as going to the gym or running, the more likely you are to cut back on other physical daily activities, according to a recent study. This decline in physical activities could affect people's ability to lose weight successfully...
September 26, 2023
What We Know About the Future of Endurance Training
An expert panel of 25 sports scientists who work with world-leading endurance athletes and coaches peered into their crystal balls to predict why and how they think top athletes will keep getting faster. Sports scientists weigh in on the trends that will keep the PRs coming. Triathlete
August 18, 2023
Running can help cut risk of 9 different cancers in men: study
In a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers analyzed the rates of cancer in a cohort of more than a million men in Sweden over an average period of 33 years, beginning at age 18. Using the results from fitness tests that were used to gauge...
August 17, 2023
Nike and Adidas Lead Brands With Most-Placed Products in TV & Film, According to New Study
Nike and Adidas are among brands with the most-placed products in TV and film, according to new study put out by Merchant Machine which analyzed 2,227 movies and 890 TV shows. FN