Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Studies
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December 20, 2022
KOA Survey: Camping Likely to Increase in 2023
Kampgrounds of America said in its December research report that an estimated 58 million households went camping in 2022 – a record year. The organization said the outlook for 2023 also looks healthy, as 87% of campers plan to include the activity in their New Year’s resolutions, most of which say...
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December 19, 2022
What drove coyotes to kill a hiker in a Canadian park?
When a 19-year-old woman was killed by coyotes in a Canadian park in 2009, she became the only known coyote attack fatality in North America. What prompted coyotes to behave so uncharacteristically? In a study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, researchers believe they have an answer. Wildlife
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December 8, 2022
2-Minute Bursts of Movement Can Have Big Health Benefits
A new study confirms that you don’t have to do a hard workout to reap the longevity rewards of exercise. NYT (Paywall)
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November 30, 2022
November RV Shipments Down 50%
Results for the RV Industry Association’s November 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 24,445 units, a decrease of (-50.4%) compared to the record 49,285 units shipped in November 2021. Through November, RV shipments are down (-15.6%) compared to the same point last year...
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November 27, 2022
New Study Reveals a Secret to Becoming More Active
A new mathematical model incorporates the influence of social interactions on community exercise patterns, implying that connecting with moderately active individuals may motivate sedentary people to become more active. Ensela Mema of Kean University in Union, New Jersey, and associates recently published their findings in the journal PLOS ONE. SciTechDaily
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November 15, 2022
Running can reduce risk of Metastatic Cancer by 72%, new study shows
Researchers at Tel Aviv University discovered that running increases the glucose (sugar) consumption of internal organs, thus reducing the amount of energy available to tumors. Led by Professor Carmit Levy of the Department of Human Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, and Dr. Yftach Gepner of the School of Public Health, the...
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October 28, 2022
Camping makes you happy, says major new study
A major new study conducted by the UK’s Camping and Caravanning Club alongside academics from Liverpool John Moores University and Sheffield Hallam University has revealed that camping in the great outdoors makes people happier, more connected to nature, and increases their overall general wellbeing. One of the key findings of...
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October 14, 2022
There’s New Data on How Antibiotics Affect Your Workout
A pair of experiments find that mice choose to run less after taking antibiotics, even though their endurance is unchanged. Outside
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October 9, 2022
New Study Strengthens the Link Between Exercise and Memory
Experts have long known that fitness is good for the brain. A recent paper connects different types of workouts with assorted improvements in memory. NYT (paywall)
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October 7, 2022
Glamping Has Skyrocketed 310% in Last Decade
The report from Terramor Outdoor Resorts shows a dramatic increase in glamping interest and bookings over the last year, with nearly 17 million households taking a glamping trip in 2021, a 155% increase compared to 2019. RVBusiness
