Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Studies
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February 8, 2024
Durability takes you places. NNormal launches a study assessing how many kilometers their shoes can last
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Using a sample of 511 runners, NNormal has subjected its Kjerag trail running shoes to extensive testing and has concluded that they can last up to 1,350 kilometers before being completely worn out. This data is especially important as the sports equipment brand claims durability as the...
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January 30, 2024
Your Brain Doesn’t Want You to Exercise
If the benefits of physical activity were distilled into a pill, everyone would be on it. Studies show that moving improves nearly every aspect of health: boosting sleep, strength, and mental well-being while slashing the risk of chronic conditions and premature death. What’s more, studies show that exercise has a...
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January 30, 2024
Improving fitness may be linked to a 35% lower risk of prostate cancer, study finds
Plenty of research has linked regular exercise to a lower risk of cancer, but a new study suggests that getting into better shape could reduce the risk of prostate cancer in particular, a diagnosis that around 113 out of every 100,000 men get every year in the U.S. The research,...
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January 29, 2024
SIMA’s Diversity in Surfing Report Unveils a Growing Wave of Inclusivity
Huntington Beach, CA /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The Surf Industry Members Association (SIMA) proudly announces the release of its highly anticipated Diversity in Surfing Report, shining a spotlight on the transformative changes taking place in the world of surfing. Surfing, once considered a niche activity, has evolved into a sport, culture,...
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January 25, 2024
Annual Industry Report Says Surfing’s Demographics Are Changing
According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, surfing is the fastest growing water sport in the United States with over one million new surfers joining lineups over the past five years. To non-profit directors, surfboard shapers, clothing brand entrepreneurs, and just about anybody else whose love for surfing has...
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January 19, 2024
Study Finds Surfers 120 Times More Likely to Develop Melanoma Skin Cancer
According to a study from Australia’s Southern Cross University, surfers are 120 times more likely to develop melanoma skin cancer. The study used a a high-resolution digital dermatoscope with in-built artificial intelligence. The findings are a reminder to anyone who spends time in the sun to have their skin checked annually...
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January 16, 2024
Jones becomes the first in the industry to offer Fair Trade™ certified️ snowboards and splitboards
Truckee, California (January 16th 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Snowboard, winter apparel, and backcountry gear brand Jones Snowboards is proud to announce that their 2024/2025 snowboards and splitboards will be Fair Trade Certified™. Jones is the first ski or snowboard hardgoods brand to have their boards certified by the non-profit organization Fair...
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January 4, 2024
2023 Garmin Fitness Report
Many people use the new year as an opportunity to set new goals but before getting too focused on how to change habits, take the time to appreciate how far you’ve come. New data shows Garmin customers work year-round to meet their goals — no New Year’s resolutions needed. Garmin.com
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January 3, 2024
Study: Cannabis can make workouts more fun, but it’s no performance-enhancer
In one previous survey of cannabis users, Bryan’s research group found that a whopping 80% had used before or shortly after exercise. Yet very little research has been done at the intersection of the two. For the study, Bryan and Gibson recruited 42 Boulder-area volunteers who already run while using...
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December 28, 2023
ACSM Trends 2024; Top Fitness Trends
ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal® recently released its worldwide survey, polling thousands of industry professionals on 45 possible trends. The No. 1 fitness trend heading into 2024 is the use of wearable technology such as smartwatches, heart rate monitors and more to capture an individual's vital health information in real...
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December 6, 2023
As outdoor recreation increases, Outdoor Alliance champions new legislation on public land management
Washington, D.C. (Dec. 6, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - With recently released economic and participation data showing ongoing rapid growth in outdoor recreation, public lands need improvements and additional financial support to help manage those new levels of use, according to Outdoor Alliance (OA), a non-profit that works on behalf of...
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December 6, 2023
A Third of Campers Now Camp in Winter, Says New Data from The Dyrt
PORTLAND, Ore., Dec., 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping availability, photos, and reviews, recently completed a survey of campers showing that near one-third (31.2%) camped during the winter in 2023. Winter camping sharply increased by 40% between 2019 and 2021, and this new survey shows...
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December 5, 2023
Costa Sunglasses releases its Second Edition: Protect Report
Jupiter, Fla. (Dec. 05, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Born on the water in 1983, Costa Sunglasses has spent the past four decades on a mission to protect the watery world it calls home. Today, capping off its 40th anniversary year, Costa releases its Second Edition: Protect Report, which captures the leading eyewear...
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December 4, 2023
America Outdoors Set to Release 2022 River Use Data
December 4, 2023 - Knoxville, TN /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – America Outdoors, the nation's one-stop resource for outdoor recreation providers and industry leaders in public policy, is proud to be the only organization to report on U.S. commercial river use numbers. This year, America Outdoors is thrilled to share the official data...
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November 30, 2023
20 Most Fit Countries in the World
According to the WHO, the worldwide prevalence of obesity and overweight tripled between 1975 and 2016. While some countries proved to be fit, with a significant portion of their population exhibiting normal weight, a substantial portion of the world's population still struggles with the repercussions of being overweight and underweight. In...
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November 21, 2023
New research shows extreme exercise could weaken your defenses
Recent studies suggest intense physical activity may compromise your immune system. The study emphasizes that while moderate exercise is generally associated with immune system benefits, pushing the body to extremes may have the opposite effect. The research explores how prolonged physical activity can lead to immunosuppression, making individuals more susceptible to...
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October 20, 2023
Does Acupuncture Help With Sports Injuries? Experts Weigh In
When your lower back or glutes flare up painfully after going too hard trail running over the weekend, your default instinct might be to add some extra stretching to your routine or schedule some time with your massage therapist or chiropractor. If the pain is excruciating, you might even consult...
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October 18, 2023
New Paper Charts Path to Sustainable Electric Cargo Bike Freight Solutions in U.S. Cities
BENTONVILLE, ARK. (October 18, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Biking the Goods, a new white paper produced through a collaborative effort between Urban Freight Lab researchers, bike industry brands, city stakeholders, and PeopleForBikes, shines light on the opportunities and challenges facing the adoption of electric cargo bikes (e-cargo) in urban areas and...
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October 16, 2023
Jones Introduces Re-Up Tech Snowboard Recycling Program
Truckee, Calif. (October 16, 2023) Jones Snowboards /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Winter apparel and backcountry gear brand Jones Snowboards is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking new snowboard production technology called Re-Up Tech that allows snowboards to be recycled and the collected materials to be used to make new snowboards. The Re-Up...
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October 12, 2023
The Future of Food? Nestlé Explores AI-Powered Personalized Nutrition
Artificial Intelligence may be one of the biggest buzzwords of 2023, and for good reason: fitness and health companies are among the leading players harnessing the simulation of human superpowers. Among those major players are food industry titans, who are clamoring in test kitchens, using algorithms to create recipes designed...
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October 12, 2023
American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (Aiare) Releases Results of New Study Indicating Avalanche Education Positively Impacts Behaviors in The Backcountry
TELLURIDE,Colorado (Oct. 12, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE), the leading provider of recreational avalanche education in the United States, conducted a first-of-its-kind study with Eastern Oregon University indicating that students who participate in AIARE courses increase their frequency of practicing safe backcountry...
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October 2, 2023
Polartec Introduces Performance Fabrics Made With Biolon™: Nylon Just Got Better
Planet Earth, the Universe (October 2, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Polartec, a Milliken & Company brand and the premium creator of innovative and more sustainable textile solutions, is pleased to announce the upgrade of two of its legacy product platforms now using Biolon™ *, plant-based nylon fiber and membrane that...
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September 20, 2023
Unprecedented Numbers in Snowsports Industries America (SIA) 2022-23 Participation Report Highlights Growth of Winter Snowsports
Park City, Utah (Sept. 20, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Snowsports Industries America (SIA), the leading trade association for the winter sports industry, is thrilled to announce the release of its highly anticipated Participation Report for the 2022-23 winter season. This comprehensive report offers invaluable insights into the state of winter sport participation, providing...
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September 15, 2023
Study Ranks Best, Worst States for EV Charging
How many chargers, how many people, how many roads, and how many EVs? They all go into the math to figure out the best and worst states for EV charging. GearJunkie
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September 7, 2023
Salomon Winter Sports Publishes its Product Life-Cycle Assessment
ANNECY, FRANCE (September 7, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Salomon, the global leader in winter sports equipment, has unveiled the results of its winter sports product life-cycle assessments (LCA) that were conducted across the company’s ski and snowboard product range. The goal of the study, which began in 2019, was to understand...