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...

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...

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...

August 3, 2022

Outdoor Industry Reveals Findings of Workforce Assessment Survey

BOULDER, CO (August 3, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Today, the Outdoor Industry Association and Outdoor Recreation Roundtable released results from a recent survey, the "Outdoor Industry Workforce Assessment," which was conducted by Oregon State University's Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy with input and support from Basecamp Outdoor, Path to Peak Education +...

August 1, 2022

Boating Market Report: Demand Continues to Move Inventory at A Record Pace

Strong consumer demand continues to move boat inventory faster than before the pandemic Global average boat value is 28.9% higher than 2019 Boats sold in the first half of the year total over $6 billion globally Average price of boats in the 26-foot range continues to rise, up 71.5% in...

July 28, 2022

Icebreaker Releases Fifth Installment of Annual Transparency Report

DENVER (July 28, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - icebreaker, the original merino apparel pioneers, has released the fifth installment of its annual Transparency Report, with a major focus on its switch to regeneratively grown wool. Through icebreaker’s partnership with The New Zealand Merino Company and its ZQRX program, the brand aims...

July 11, 2022

You can’t exercise your way out of a bad diet, study shows

A new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine examined the diets and exercise patterns of 360,600 British adults over the course of 11 years. They looked at the amount of exercise each participant did in an average week and how vigorous it was to see if people...

July 6, 2022

Outdoor Foundation Reveals 2021 Annual Report Findings

BOULDER, CO (July 6th, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Outdoor Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Outdoor Industry Association, released its first annual report today showcasing data from its 2021 Thrive Outside program work and participation research.  Since the launch of the Thrive Outside Community Initiative in 2019, the Outdoor Foundation has connected...

June 28, 2022

Outdoor air pollution may raise the risk of death by 20%, study finds

Scientists in many areas of study seek to understand what increases people’s risk for death. One area of particular interest is environmental factors that contribute to cardiovascular-related mortality. A recent studyTrusted Source published in PLoS ONETrusted Source examined the associated risk between certain environmental exposures and mortality, including cardiovascular mortality. Medical...

June 15, 2022

The best exercise time is different for men and women, study finds

A new study finds there are optimal times of day for achieving specific goals with exercise. The research shows that for women, in particular, exercising in the morning or evening produces different results. The study also includes the effect of exercise times on an individual’s mood. Medical News Today