February 13, 2023

Climbing Gym Industry’s Multi-Year Growth Rates Revealed in CBJ Gyms and Trends 2022 Report

Climbing Business Journal—an independent outlet for climbing gym industry news—released its renowned Gyms and Trends report. The report chronicles and analyzes all the major industry happenings for the year 2022 and showcases the size and scope of the climbing gym industry in the US and Canada. And, for the first time...

February 13, 2023

Groundbreaking Outdoor Industry Study Sets Stage to Electrify Textile and Apparel Factories

BOULDER, CO [February 13, 2023] /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Burton, New Balance, Patagonia, REI Co-op, and Gore’s Fabrics Division (Gore) – five members of OIA Climate Action Corps – and OIA are pleased to release the results of a joint-commissioned study regarding the feasibility of electrifying the textile and apparel industry. The study...

February 13, 2023

Top 10 Healthiest Cities in America in 2023

The Mindbody + ClassPass annual Wellness Index ranks the health of the 50 most populous US cities. The rankings are based on a variety of factors, including how much residents exercise, how stressed they feel, the amount of rest they get, how many of them smoke, and how much alcohol...

February 2, 2023

Atomic Releases Climate Impact Statement and Announces Global Partnership with Protect Our Winters

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Ski equipment manufacturer Atomic has released its first annual climate impact statement and announced a global partnership with Protect Our Winters (POW) for 2023. The report details the company’s efforts to reduce its environmental impact through the transformation of its value chain and the development of a...

February 2, 2023

Skip the sports drinks, non-alcoholic beer may be as good as, or even better, for post cycling recovery

While a cold pint of beer after a long day in the saddle is certainly enjoyable, we all like to ignore that beer and other alcoholic drinks have long been associated with adverse effects on performance and fitness. CW

January 31, 2023

How Much Do Professional Mountain Bikers Get Paid? – Pinkbike’s State of the Sport Survey

In some major sports such as soccer, Formula One, or even road cycling, athletes' salaries are common knowledge and published annually. In mountain biking, athletes’ salaries are often shrouded in mystery. How much a rider gets paid can be an elusive number that is hard to decipher as a ‘salary’...

January 27, 2023

Most Americans aren’t getting enough exercise, study finds

Less than a third of U.S. adults meet suggested benchmarks for aerobic and muscle-building activities set out by health officials, according to a new study released Thursday. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends healthy adults spend at least 150 minutes per week — roughly 20 minutes a...

January 4, 2023

These 2-minute exercise bursts may be better than your regular workout

New research shows exercise “snacks,” which consist of brief spurts of exertion spread throughout the day, can improve metabolic health, raise endurance and stave off some of the undesirable changes in our muscles that otherwise occur when we sit too long. The Washington Post

January 2, 2023

Hydration can significantly impact your physical health, study finds

Drinking enough water is associated with a significantly lower risk of developing chronic diseases, a lower risk of dying early or lower risk of being biologically older than your chronological age, according to a National Institutes of Health study published in the journal eBioMedicine. CNN

December 28, 2022

Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2023

The annual ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal® worldwide survey to determine industry trends by health and fitness professionals is now in its 17th consecutive year. The COVID-19 pandemic certainly made an impact on the 2021 survey and continued for 2022, but for 2023, some current trends are emerging whereas others are weakening...