February 10, 2026

Survey: Americans rank camping as a Top 3 outdoor activity

PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 10, 2026 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The Dyrt, the app to get the best campsites, built by the largest RVing and camping community in the U.S., has found that camping was the third-most-popular outdoor activity for Americans in 2025. Walking and swimming are No. 1 and No. 2...

February 8, 2026

‘Night owls’ may have worse heart health — but why?

Some people hit their stride in the morning, while others feel most awake and productive at night. But a growing body of evidence suggests that being part of the latter group, the "night owls," could be linked to poorer heart health. Now, a large study published Jan. 28 in the Journal...

February 3, 2026

Cirql® Offers Recycled Materials Solutions with Lower Carbon Emissions, LCA Reports Confirms

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam (February 3, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Cirql®, a leader in sustainable materials for the global footwear industry, has published its Cirql® rTPU30™ and Cirql® rTPU50™ product life cycle assessments (LCAs) in partnership with Carbonfact. The LCA report for Cirql® rTPU50™ shows particularly impressive results. Footwear...

February 3, 2026

Federal government actions affected one in six campers in 2025

PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 3, 2026 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The Dyrt, the app to get the best campsites, built by the largest RVing and camping community in the U.S., has found that one in six campers said federal government actions affected their camping experience in 2025. These statistics are from the...

January 31, 2026

What the New Study on Exercise and Longevity Really Tells Us

Harvard scientists find that exercise variety is good but not too much and only certain types. Take the findings with a grain of salt. The study was very widely covered in the media and extensively discussed on social media. The main message, as highlighted in the accompanying press release from Harvard, where the researchers are based, is that...

January 27, 2026

The Dyrt’s 2026 Camping Report Presented by Toyota Trucks Uncovers the Newest Camping Trends

PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 27, 2026 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The Dyrt, the app to get the best campsites, built by the largest RVing and camping community in the U.S., has released its 2026 Camping Report Presented by Toyota Trucks. Toyota has partnered with The Dyrt for the third consecutive year to...

January 21, 2026

Swedish study reveals when fitness and strength begin to fade

A 47-year Swedish study (SPAF-1958) from Karolinska Institutet tracked over 400 individuals born in 1958, revealing physical fitness and strength peak around age 35 before gradually declining, with aerobic capacity dropping notably after 45. Participants who increased activity later in life improved capacity by 5-10%, slowing but not halting the...

January 21, 2026

Why Certain Songs Lead to Better Workouts, According to Science

An analysis reveals that optimal tempo, emotional uplift and rhythmic consistency are the key components of effective fitness music Most people have a go-to workout playlist to help keep motivation and energy high, especially when things get tough. But it turns out that there’s a science to the best music for workout...

January 19, 2026

LifeLabs/Harris Poll January 2026 Study Reveals 84% of Golfers Want Cooling Technology in Apparel

[SAN FRANCISCO] January 19, 2026 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - LifeLabs®, a materials science company pioneering temperature-regulating textiles, today released new consumer research conducted on their behalf by The Harris Poll examining how heat, comfort, and cooling technology shape golf performance and golf apparel preferences. Ahead of PGA Show (January 20-23), the...

January 9, 2026

Strength Training Boosts Brain Health, According to New Study

We know that strength training is beneficial for the body in many ways. It protects joints and bones, improves metabolism, balance, and endurance. But if lifting helps the body this much, what is it doing for the brain? A recent meta-analysis published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience offers a layered answer. The study’s researchers...