Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Studies
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and news about studies in the outdoor and camping industries? Scroll below to view all outdoor studies.
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February 10, 2021
Early 2020 Outdoor Participation Insights From OIA
Forthcoming reports from Outdoor Foundation and Outdoor Industry Association to provide unprecedented insight Into trends in outdoor participation. SNEWS
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February 10, 2021
Mount Sinai study finds Apple Watch can predict COVID-19 diagnosis up to a week before testing
The Warrior Watch Study observed the primary biometric signal - heart rate variability (HRV) - which is a key indicator of strain on a person’s nervous system, combined with information around reported symptoms associated with COVID-19. TechCrunch
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February 8, 2021
Location matters when it comes to health: 2021’s healthiest and unhealthiest cities in America
To determine which areas prioritize residents’ well-being, WalletHub compared more than 180 of the most populated U.S. cities across 44 key indicators of good health. Our data set ranges from the cost of a medical visit to fruit and vegetable consumption to COVID-19 cases. WalletHub
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December 16, 2020
Americans exercised more in 2020, according to Strava
Strava reviewed data from more than 73 million users in 2020 for their year-end-report and found that despite working from home, social distancing and shelter-in-place restrictions, the virtual community became stronger than ever. ESPN
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December 14, 2020
Why genetics is a poor predictor of athletic talent
You've probably heard people say some athletes have "the right genes" for running, but it turns out that's not very accurate. Canadian Running
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December 10, 2020
Exercise Blocks Pain, But Only For Believers
A new study explores the links between exercise and pain perception, and how easily they can be manipulated. Outside
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December 2, 2020
11 Minutes of Exercise a Day May Help Counter the Effects of Sitting
Walking for at least 11 minutes a day could lessen the undesirable health consequences of sitting for hours and hours, according to a new study of the ways in which both inactivity and exercise influence how long we live. Findings reveal that those who were the most sedentary faced a...
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November 27, 2020
How the Pandemic Has Changed Backcountry Safety
A study from the Colorado Avalanche Information Center indicated something counterintuitive: experience doesn't always correspond with safety. The new study suggests that when it comes to slides, the newbies won’t be the only problem this year - it’s experienced backcountry users - and COVID-19 might be one reason why. Outside
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November 23, 2020
Into Not So Thin Air—How Global Warming Is Altering Oxygen Levels on Everest
A new study at iScience shows how oxygen levels change at Everest’s highest elevation depending on air pressure, and with warmer summers the air pressure will be higher, meaning more oxygen should be available near the summit. The increase in oxygen is expected to be “physiologically relevant” for climbers attempting...
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November 17, 2020
New Equality Index to Gauge Outdoor Industry’s Engagement with LBGTQ+ Community
Manchester, VT, (November 17, 2020) – The path to a more inclusive outdoors starts here, starts now. Get Out And Trek (GOAT) announces an open call for outdoor industry organizations to participate in its LGBTQ+ Outdoor Equality Index™ (OEI). “We know LGBTQ+ people lack representation, access, safety, opportunity, and overall...
