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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June 9, 2021
The Best Type of Exercise? A Blood Test Holds Clues
a fascinating new study of more than 650 men and women suggests that the levels of certain proteins in our bloodstreams might foretell whether and how we will respond to various exercise regimens. NYT (paywall)
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May 26, 2021
The Best Time of Day to Exercise for Metabolic Health
Late-day exercise had unique benefits for cholesterol levels and blood sugar control, a study of overweight men eating a high-fat diet found. New York Times
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May 26, 2021
Surfrider Foundation Releases Annual Clean Water Report to Protect Public Health at the Beach
Surfrider’s Blue Water Task Force test results revealed that 21% of samples indicated high bacteria levels that exceed water quality criteria, or Beach Action Values, set by each state to protect public health in recreational waters. Shop Eat Surf
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May 24, 2021
Consumer Demand For Camping Gear At All-Time High
Pattern, a global e-commerce research company, analyzed market demand for outdoor and camping supplies from 2019 through March 2021. Among its findings, monthly demand for camping gear, overall (tents, lanterns, backpacks, camp stoves) is up 25 percent compared to the same period in 2020, and the category is up 86 percent...
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May 19, 2021
Millions of Families Expected to Camp over Memorial Day
Despite climbing gas prices, consumers are eager to travel. Millions are expected to hit the road at the end of this month. New data from Kampgrounds of America’s May edition of the Monthly Research Report shows an estimated 18 million households will kick off their summer camping season over Memorial Day...
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April 21, 2021
Ice for Sore Muscles? Think Again.
Icing muscles after strenuous exercise is not just ineffective, it could be counterproductive, a new study in mice suggests. New York Times (paywall)
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March 24, 2021
Can wearable technologies help improve healthcare? 10K participants given free Fitbit devices for research program
A research study is providing 10,000 Fitbit devices to select participants in hopes of learning how wearable technologies can accelerate precision medicine and better inform and improve healthcare. 8NewsNow
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March 23, 2021
What’s the Minimum Dose of Training to Stay Fit?
A new review assesses what it takes to maintain endurance and strength when circumstances interfere with your usual training. Outside
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March 23, 2021
Women are better at burning fat during exercise than men, research suggests
A pair of studies published this month found that women tend to burn more fat than men during exercise, and athletes with better cardio endurance of all genders burn more fat than their less fit peers. Insider
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March 4, 2021
LendingTree Study Sees Spike in RV Interest
Interest in RV purchases spiked 162 percent in 2020 compared with the year prior. By comparison, interest in boats rose 104 percent in that same period, while interest in cars and light trucks dropped 26 percent. RV- Pro
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February 17, 2021
20% of People Have a Genetic Mutation That Provides Superior Resilience to Cold
Almost one in five people lack the protein α-aktinin-3 in their muscle fiber. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden show that more of the skeletal muscle of these individuals comprises slow-twitch muscle fibers, which are more durable and energy-efficient and provide better tolerance to low temperatures than fast-twitch muscle fibers....
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February 12, 2021
Hiking in the US has Never Been More Popular
2020 saw big changes in the hiking world. With gyms closed early on in the pandemic, and social distancing in order around the globe, hiking saw bumps in the number of hikes, the number of users recording hikes, and hikes per user. The number of logged hikes was up 171.36%...
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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 10, 2020
Report confirms outdoor recreation is crucial to national and state economies
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released its annual report that lays out the importance of the outdoor recreation economy in hard data. Find out about the results on SNEWS.
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October 14, 2020
Renaming Offensive Route Names Is Popular, According to Survey
In collaboration with outdoor adventure experience site 57Hours, a recent SNEWS survey asked readers just one question: Have you ever encountered a climbing route name that you consider to be racist, sexist, discriminatory, or otherwise offensive? Find out what the results are from Adventure Online.
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October 1, 2020
Can Neck Gaiters Really Be Just as Effective as Masks?
Researchers from the University of Georgia found that single-layer gaiters provided a 77% average reduction in respiratory droplets versus no face covering at all. Two-layer masks just edged them out at 81%. However, multi-layer gaiters were the big winners with a 96% reduction. Read more on Gear Patrol.
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October 1, 2020
Runners Should Trust Thirst, New Study Says
Not only does your brain sense when you’re dehydrated, it monitors what you drink and eat and adjusts your thirst immediately. Runners should pay attention. Read more on Podium Runner.