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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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