May 4, 2023

Flooding and natural disasters affect plans of 1 in 5 campers

PORTLAND, Ore., May 4, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping information and booking, found in its 2023 Camping Report that 18.1 percent of campers changed or canceled plans due to flooding and natural disasters last year. Certainly many campers will be facing a similar...

May 1, 2023

Everything You Know About Muscle Cramping is Wrong

Ask any endurance athlete who has experienced cramping during training or a race, and they’ll have a story similar to Moore’s. Cramps can be mild or severe, fluttery or full-on, located in one muscle or many. And while one triathlete may swear they’ve found the solution, another might find that...

April 26, 2023

Exercise May Help People Cut Back on Drugs and Alcohol, Study Suggests

A new research review suggests physical activity may also help people cut back on drug and alcohol use. Adding physical activity to traditional treatment for substance-use disorder seems to lead to better results, says review co-author Florence Piché, a doctoral candidate in physical activity at the University of Montreal. Time

April 20, 2023

Bajío Sunglasses Expands Spring 2023 Collection With New Ozello Eco-Conscious Frames

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. (April 20, 2023) - Bajío Sunglasses, maker of blue-light filtering, sustainably-made, performance sunglasses that are built to save the world’s saltwater flats and estuaries, is proud to announce that it has officially added Ozello to its spring 2023 collection. This new style was named after one...

April 20, 2023

The National Park Service Is One of the Worst Places to Work in the Federal Government, a New Survey Suggests

For a lot of outdoorsy Americans, working for the National Park Service—whether as a ranger, an administrator, or one of their witty social media managers—is the dream. But according to a newly-released survey from the Partnership for Public Service, the national parks might not be a dream job for applicants...

April 19, 2023

Anglers Should Be Aware of Lady Bird Lake Deaths

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Four mysterious deaths on Austin’s Lady Bird Lake has stirred much fear and speculation about what’s happening in the Texas capital. Dark Outdoors podcast host and investigator Chester Moore said the scenario is similar to other water-related deaths around the country. “It got my attention because it’s in...

April 12, 2023

Why an outdoor workout is better for you than indoors.

A new, small study of the neurological effects of “green exercise” - meaning physical activity done in nature - finds a short, leafy stroll improves working memory and concentration substantially more than completing the same brief walk inside. Washington Post

April 11, 2023

New NetVirta/Harris Poll: 78% of American Consumers Ages 18-44 Indicate They Would Likely Use Smartphone 3D Scanning App to Find Correct Footwear/Apparel Size When Shopping Online

BOSTON (April 11, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Online shopping has been around for 20 years, yet consumers still struggle to find the right size in clothing and footwear. Existing solutions like size charts and quiz-based size recommendation tools do not significantly alleviate the problem; in fact, more than 60% of consumers buy more...

April 1, 2023

Trail running events contribute microplastic pollution to conservation and wilderness areas

Clothing and footwear designed for trail running shed microplastics (MPs) during use. Trail running events may therefore present a significant source of MP pollution in conservation and wilderness areas. Microplastics may present long-term risks to biodiversity and endemic plant and animal species in such areas. In this study, we used...

March 29, 2023

Exercise May Help Counteract the Toll of Poor Sleep

In an ideal world, experts say, you would get both ample exercise and ample sleep. But a new study suggests that exercise could potentially help counteract the health consequences of not getting a proper amount of sleep. DNYUZ

March 28, 2023

Infographic: Get To Know The 2022 New RV Buyers

First-time RV buyers in 2022 continued the trend of younger and more diverse buyers entering the RV lifestyle. While the love of road trips, wanting to use an RV as an basecamp for other outdoor recreation, and traveling in comfort continue to be top reasons for purchasing an RV, for...

March 28, 2023

If You Can Only Exercise On Weekends, That’s Still Great For Your Health, A Study Suggests

The “weekend warrior” exercise pattern once dismissed by experts as not quite good enough may not be so bad after all. A study in this week’s JAMA Network Open finds that people who walk 8,000 or more steps a day once or twice a week achieve cardiovascular benefits and lower...

March 28, 2023

Chester Moore Examines Monster Speckled Trout Hybrids

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Speckled trout (spotted seatrout) are the most important inland sportfish on the Gulf Coast. The pursuit of true trophy trout is the obsession of many anglers and drives much of the equipment sold to anglers in the region. Higher Calling Wildlife founder and podcast host Chester Moore recently...

March 23, 2023

Climate Legislation, National Monument Protection Among 2022 Conservation Wins for Outdoor Alliance

Washington, D.C. (March 23, 2023)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Helping pass historic climate funding legislation and securing a new National Monument in Colorado are among the key conservation successes achieved in 2022 by Outdoor Alliance, a non-profit working on behalf of the human-powered outdoor recreation community to protect public lands and waters. Outdoor...

March 15, 2023

The best treatment for depression? It could be exercise.

Exercise as a treatment for severe depression is at least as effective as standard drugs or psychotherapy and by some measures better, according to the largest study to date of exercise as “medicine” for depression. The study pooled data from 41 studies involving 2,265 people with depression and showed that...

March 1, 2023

Got 11 minutes? A daily brisk walk could lower risk for early death.

Walking for at least 11 minutes every day could lower your risk of premature death by almost 25 percent, according to the largest study to date of physical activity, disease risk and mortality. Published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, the ambitious study analyzed health data for more than...

February 28, 2023

Boating Market Report: Shift in Buyer Intentions Show Normalizing Conditions Are Underway

MIAMI, Fla., February 28, 2023 /OUTDOOR SORTSWIRE/ - The boating market began to normalize last year as buyer interest shifted and the total number of boats sold globally decreased for the first time since the pandemic-driven boom. Boats Group, a global leader in online boating marketplaces, today announced findings from...

February 20, 2023

Over 40? Just 20 Minutes of Daily Exercise Can Keep You Out of the Hospital

Researchers found that among nearly 82,000 British adults, those who regularly exercised were less likely to be hospitalized for various health conditions in the coming years. The list included such common ills as pneumonia, stroke, diabetes complications and severe urinary tract infections. US News

February 13, 2023

Climbing Gym Industry’s Multi-Year Growth Rates Revealed in CBJ Gyms and Trends 2022 Report

Climbing Business Journal—an independent outlet for climbing gym industry news—released its renowned Gyms and Trends report. The report chronicles and analyzes all the major industry happenings for the year 2022 and showcases the size and scope of the climbing gym industry in the US and Canada. And, for the first time...

February 13, 2023

Groundbreaking Outdoor Industry Study Sets Stage to Electrify Textile and Apparel Factories

BOULDER, CO [February 13, 2023] /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Burton, New Balance, Patagonia, REI Co-op, and Gore’s Fabrics Division (Gore) – five members of OIA Climate Action Corps – and OIA are pleased to release the results of a joint-commissioned study regarding the feasibility of electrifying the textile and apparel industry. The study...

February 13, 2023

Top 10 Healthiest Cities in America in 2023

The Mindbody + ClassPass annual Wellness Index ranks the health of the 50 most populous US cities. The rankings are based on a variety of factors, including how much residents exercise, how stressed they feel, the amount of rest they get, how many of them smoke, and how much alcohol...

February 2, 2023

Atomic Releases Climate Impact Statement and Announces Global Partnership with Protect Our Winters

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Ski equipment manufacturer Atomic has released its first annual climate impact statement and announced a global partnership with Protect Our Winters (POW) for 2023. The report details the company’s efforts to reduce its environmental impact through the transformation of its value chain and the development of a...

February 2, 2023

Skip the sports drinks, non-alcoholic beer may be as good as, or even better, for post cycling recovery

While a cold pint of beer after a long day in the saddle is certainly enjoyable, we all like to ignore that beer and other alcoholic drinks have long been associated with adverse effects on performance and fitness. CW

January 31, 2023

How Much Do Professional Mountain Bikers Get Paid? – Pinkbike’s State of the Sport Survey

In some major sports such as soccer, Formula One, or even road cycling, athletes' salaries are common knowledge and published annually. In mountain biking, athletes’ salaries are often shrouded in mystery. How much a rider gets paid can be an elusive number that is hard to decipher as a ‘salary’...

January 27, 2023

Most Americans aren’t getting enough exercise, study finds

Less than a third of U.S. adults meet suggested benchmarks for aerobic and muscle-building activities set out by health officials, according to a new study released Thursday. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends healthy adults spend at least 150 minutes per week — roughly 20 minutes a...