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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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.
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October 1, 2020
Changing How You Breathe Could Change Your Life
Woodruff, Finsterwald Take the Top Step at the Inaugural Pikes Peak APEX in Colorado Springs - The Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox was held last week on Sept. 24-27, where strict COVID-19 safety measures were in place to pull off one of the few mountain bike races to be...
