Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Studies
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November 15, 2022
Running can reduce risk of Metastatic Cancer by 72%, new study shows
Researchers at Tel Aviv University discovered that running increases the glucose (sugar) consumption of internal organs, thus reducing the amount of energy available to tumors. Led by Professor Carmit Levy of the Department of Human Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, and Dr. Yftach Gepner of the School of Public Health, the...
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October 28, 2022
Camping makes you happy, says major new study
A major new study conducted by the UK’s Camping and Caravanning Club alongside academics from Liverpool John Moores University and Sheffield Hallam University has revealed that camping in the great outdoors makes people happier, more connected to nature, and increases their overall general wellbeing. One of the key findings of...
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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 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 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...
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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...
