Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Studies
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October 25, 2022
Pickleball, a Cure for the U.S. Obesity Epidemic?
Cincinnati, Ohio (October 25, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – In one of the largest surveys of pickleball players in the U.S., the number one reason people play the sport is that it’s fun, and 80% of respondents play it multiple times per week. If pickleball is an activity that people genuinely enjoy,...
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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
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September 23, 2022
Can Ice Baths Help You Burn Body Fat? New Research Says Yes
The authors of a new review published in the International Journal of Circumpolar Health say that taking a dip in cold water may be just the thing if you are looking to reduce the amount of unhealthy body fat that you have. Cold water exposure might also lower your risk...
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September 20, 2022
Outdoor Participation Grows to Record Levels
BOULDER, COLO [September, 2022]/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Outdoor Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Outdoor Industry Association, released the 2022 Outdoor Participation Trends Report that concludes that participation in outdoor recreation continues to grow at record levels. According to the report, more than half (54%) of Americans ages six and over participated in at...
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September 7, 2022
Survey: RV Owners Continue to Profit From RV Rental Boom
RVshare, an online company bringing RV owners and renters together, recently surveyed its RV owners and found that the demand for RV rentals continues to be very high, with revenues from bookings up nearly 40% year-to-date. RVshare said it has had more than 100,000 owners sign up to rent their...
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August 30, 2022
Study reveals top trending camping destinations on TikTok
New research by online camping booking platform Pitchup.com has revealed the top 20 countries where camping content is most watched on popular social media platform TikTok. South American nation Colombia topped the poll with more than 50 million views of the #camping hashtag on the video sharing platform, with the...
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August 16, 2022
NBDA Releases Cost of Doing Business Report, Sponsored by BikeExchange: After seven-year hiatus, benchmark financial report for cycling industry returns
Asheville, North Carolina (August 16, 2022) — Long considered a benchmark report for doing business in the US cycling industry, the Cost of Doing Business (CDB) Report will be released today from the National Bike Dealers Association (NBDA). Made possible by funding support from title sponsor BikeExchange, the report makes...
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August 11, 2022
Science Shows You Can Go Farther and Faster with Music
A new study in the Journal of Human Kinetics showed that listening to music during a running time trial led to a 10% increase in total distance covered, as well as a 14% increase in speed. There was also evidence of 8% lower blood lactate concentration in those who listened to...