December 28, 2023

ACSM Trends 2024; Top Fitness Trends

ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal® recently released its worldwide survey, polling thousands of industry professionals on 45 possible trends. The No. 1 fitness trend heading into 2024 is the use of wearable technology such as smartwatches, heart rate monitors and more to capture an individual's vital health information in real...

December 6, 2023

As outdoor recreation increases, Outdoor Alliance champions new legislation on public land management

Washington, D.C. (Dec. 6, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - With recently released economic and participation data showing ongoing rapid growth in outdoor recreation, public lands need improvements and additional financial support to help manage those new levels of use, according to Outdoor Alliance (OA), a non-profit that works on behalf of...

December 6, 2023

A Third of Campers Now Camp in Winter, Says New Data from The Dyrt

PORTLAND, Ore., Dec., 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping availability, photos, and reviews, recently completed a survey of campers showing that near one-third (31.2%) camped during the winter in 2023. Winter camping sharply increased by 40% between 2019 and 2021, and this new survey shows...

December 5, 2023

Costa Sunglasses releases its Second Edition: Protect Report

Jupiter, Fla. (Dec. 05, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Born on the water in 1983, Costa Sunglasses has spent the past four decades on a mission to protect the watery world it calls home. Today, capping off its 40th anniversary year, Costa releases its Second Edition: Protect Report, which captures the leading eyewear...

December 4, 2023

America Outdoors Set to Release 2022 River Use Data

December 4, 2023 - Knoxville, TN /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – America Outdoors, the nation's one-stop resource for outdoor recreation providers and industry leaders in public policy, is proud to be the only organization to report on U.S. commercial river use numbers. This year, America Outdoors is thrilled to share the official data...

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...