November 20, 2024

Outdoor Alliance cites recreation economy data as evidence to lawmakers for passing EXPLORE ACT

Washington, D.C. (Nov. 20, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - With recently released economic and participation data showing ongoing rapid growth in outdoor recreation, public lands are in dire need of infrastructure improvements and additional financial support to manage those increasing levels of use, according to Outdoor Alliance, a non-profit that works...

November 20, 2024

New BEA Data Affirms Outdoor Industry’s Pivotal Role in the U.S. Economy

BOULDER, Colo. Wednesday, November 20, 2024 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ — The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) today released its latest economic data measuring the outdoor recreation economy for the U.S., totaling $1.2 trillion. This new data confirms the industry’s critical role in fostering economic growth, innovation, and job creation. “Outdoor recreation is more...

November 19, 2024

Twenty-One Million Americans Plan to Travel by RV this Holiday Season

A new survey from the RV Industry Association reveals that millions of Americans are planning to travel by RV this holiday season. The survey found that 21 million Americans plan to go RVing between Thanksgiving and New Year's. Yahoo Finance

November 8, 2024

Why Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training Might Be the Next Big Fitness Trend

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training has become widely used in physical therapy contexts since it can help people regain their strength while rehabbing from an injury. Athletes also incorporate the technique in-season, when it can be dangerous to lift too heavy. To democratize access to BFR training, SmartTools has invested heavily in...

October 22, 2024

Small Colorado Company, PACT Outdoors, Tackles Big Stewardship Problems with the Clean Fourteen Initiative

Crested Butte, Colorado (October 22, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Last July, PACT Outdoors, makers of innovative all-in-one bathroom kits for outdoor adventures, launched a research project and pilot program called Clean Fourteen, an effort to study poop on Colorado’s 14,000 foot peaks. PACT partnered with The Colorado Fourteeners Initiative, Leave...

October 19, 2024

Ancient DNA suggests our love for carbs goes back 800,000+ years

Our craving for bread, pasta, and potatoes may be more than just a cultural preference – it could be encoded in our DNA. Research reveals that our ability to digest starchy foods has much deeper roots than previously thought, potentially explaining why so many of us find carbohydrates irresistible. By...

October 10, 2024

New study shows diet, exercise reverses liver damage

New research from the University of Missouri School of Medicine suggests intensive lifestyle interventions are an effective way of treating and improving liver disease. Diet and exercise are the first lines of treatment for liver disease; however, this study is the first to examine the impact of diet and exercise...

October 2, 2024

Snowsports Industries America (SIA) Releases 2023-2024 Participation Study: U.S. Snowsports Participation Surpasses 30 Million for the First Time

Park City, UT (October 2, 2024) – OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE - Snowsports Industries America (SIA), the national trade association representing the winter outdoor industry, today released its 2023-2024 Participation Study, revealing significant milestones in snowsports participation across the United States. For the first time, the total number of U.S. participants in...

October 1, 2024

Cognitive benefits from high-intensity interval training may last for years

Engaging in regular exercise is linked to multiple health benefits, including maintaining cognitive abilities and perhaps reducing the risk of dementia. Results from a study published online July 8, 2024, by Aging and Disease suggest high-intensity interval training (HIIT) may be better for brain health than other, less vigorous routines. HIIT...

September 26, 2024

‘Weekend warrior’ workouts may be as effective as daily exercise, study shows

If exercise takes a back seat in the working week, take heart. Cramming the recommended amount of physical activity into the weekend still has significant health benefits, research suggests. A study of nearly 90,000 people enrolled in the UK Biobank project found that “weekend warriors” who fit a week’s worth...