STUDIES
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and news about studies related to women's sports? Scroll below to view all women’s sports studies.-
July 23, 2024
The ACSM American Fitness Index
The ACSM American Fitness Index (Fitness Index), a ranking of America’s 100 largest cities, celebrates healthy, active lifestyles. Cities with the highest scores are considered to have strong community fitness, a concept analogous to individuals having strong personal fitness. The 2024 Fitness Index ranked Arlington, VA as the fittest city in America for the...
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July 11, 2024
Physical Activity Declines Globally Despite Fitness Trackers’ Popularity, New Research Shows
Fitness trackers have exploded in popularity, with sales skyrocketing from $14 billion in 2017 to over $36 billion in 2020. This surge suggests a growing interest in monitoring steps, calories burned, and overall activity levels. However, new research reveals a surprising truth: despite the rise of fitness trackers, physical activity...
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July 10, 2024
New Study Reveals How Women’s VO2 Max Differs from Men’s
Based on decades of research conducted almost exclusively with male subjects, many experts consider VO2 max to be the single best predictor of long-term health and longevity. A new study out of the Federal University of São Paulo in Brazil recently recruited 85 female runners and 62 sedentary women to...
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July 10, 2024
Garmin releases report highlighting cycling trends from around the world
OLATHE, Kan./July 10, 2024/SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) released a report today highlighting how cyclists around the world are logging miles and the positive health benefits they’re seeing as a result. Whether riding inside or outdoors, data from the Garmin Connect community shows that cycling activities are on the...
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July 2, 2024
New Study Shows Hot Springs Might Actually Have Healing Properties
Hiking to hot springs is a time-honored tradition in the U.S. and beyond, and not just because soaking feels good after a long walk. Many hot springs enthusiasts also claim that the waters themselves have healing properties. The Romans were no different: They believed Bath’s springs, which are today cordoned off...
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June 25, 2024
Caitlin Clark’s Popularity Is Broadening Views of Women’s Sports: Data
Caitlin Clark ranks among the most popular active basketball players, along with the NBA's LeBron James and Stephen Curry, according to YouGov. BI
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June 19, 2024
Women with bigger busts sweat less: study finds
Historically, it was believed that the bigger the bust, the more sweat, but scientists from the University of Southhampton have uncovered that the long-believed adage might not be more than a myth, a finding that has “valuable implications for our understanding of sweat management requirements for sport bras,” the study authors...
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June 18, 2024
Wellness Therapies Like Red Light Show Promise, Study Finds
The Healthspan Project — led by Dr. Rachele Pojednic, director of scientific research and education at Restore — assessed changes in participants’ body composition, heart rate variability (HRV), and blood biomarkers after six months of consistent usage of numerous wellness therapies. The study included weekly treatments of total body cryotherapy, photobiomodulation (red...
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June 18, 2024
Steps or Minutes: Which Metric for Tracking Exercise Is Best?
Many people use fitness watches to track their workouts and overall fitness—but is it better to measure your movement in steps or overall minutes of exercise? New research may have the answer. A study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine on May 20, examined which of these two fitness goals is best for...
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June 12, 2024
Study shows a simple blood test can predict cardiorespiratory fitness – VUMC News – VUMC Reporter
A simple blood test known as a proteomic profile can predict a patient’s cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), and those with the most fitness can reduce their risk of mortality by 50%, a Vanderbilt-led study recently found. Exercise has long been associated with better health outcomes across a variety of organs and disease...
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June 6, 2024
Moderate caffeine boosts performance in cycling time trial, analysis asserts
The new research was published yesterday in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. It was the work of a group of researchers associated with universities and institutes in China and Australia. There is renewed interest in ergogenic sports aids in the runup to the Paris Olympic games. Caffeine is...
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June 5, 2024
Study Finds Potential Downside to Vigorous Exercise We Didn’t Know About
While there is strong evidence to suggest that moderate physical activity among healthy individuals can favor the immune system in the long run, what happens to the immune system directly following vigorous exercise is controversial. There is little reliable evidence that supports the claim that intense exercise heightens the risk of opportunistic infections, although a...
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May 14, 2024
Mountain Hardwear Wants You to Be Sun Wise: Launches New Sun Protection Apparel and Partnership with The Skin Cancer Foundation
Richmond, Calif. [May 14, 2024] /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - Mountain Hardwear, a leader in high-performance equipment and apparel for climbers, mountaineers, skiers, snowboarders, and outdoor athletes, today announced new additions to its sun protection line of apparel, as well as a new partnership with The Skin Cancer Foundation. Since 1979, The...
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May 8, 2024
Could your sports bra be causing your knee pain?
A well-fitting sports bra can be a game-changer in terms of comfort—but could it also impact your joint health? A recent study published in the Journal of Applied Biometrics suggests a supportive bra may actually reduce injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which runs through the middle of the knee and helps...
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May 2, 2024
New Data Shows Star Women College Athletes Are Driving NIL Brand Deals
Women college athletes are getting more NIL dealsThe number of women among the top 100 athletes ranked by total NIL deals also increased 37% year over year in 2023 to surpass the number of men, with 52 women in the top 100. Business Insider
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April 25, 2024
TikTok Riddled With Misleading Info on Health: Study
Young people researching health topics on TikTok will find an alarming amount of misinformation on the platform, a new study says. About 44% of TikTok videos related to sinusitis contained non-factual information, researchers reported recently in the journal Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Further, almost half of the videos came from “non-medical influencers” –...
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April 23, 2024
Aging without injury: how older runners are killing the game
Injuries are not fun, and neither is aging, but the two don’t always go hand in hand. Canadian physiotherapists argue that whether you’re fresh out of school or newly retired, age does not necessarily determine your running injury status. In fact, these physiotherapists have found older runners outperforming newcomers to...
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April 22, 2024
Report: 17 Million Canadians Consider Themselves Fans of Women’s Sport
Canadian Women & Sport and research and consultancy partner IMI Consulting released It’s Time: Unlocking the Power of Pro Women’s Sport Fans, presented by Canadian Tire Corporation, parent or SportChek and Helly Hansen. The authors said the report illustrates the tremendous value, current and potential, that fans of women’s sports...
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April 17, 2024
Women’s fitness levels declining compared to men, study finds
Women are lagging behind when it comes to fitness levels compared to men as gender inequality continues to impact access to exercise, a new report has revealed. According to Nuffield Health’s fourth annual Healthier Nation Index, women are reporting that their physical fitness has gotten worse over the past year ....
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April 17, 2024
Women’s fitness levels declining compared to men, study finds
According to Nuffield Health’s fourth annual Healthier Nation Index, women are reporting that their physical fitness has gotten worse over the past year - despite figures showing that Britons are moving 18 minutes more per week than in 2022. Among those surveyed, 31% of women said their physical fitness has improved...
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April 15, 2024
Exercise may benefit heart by calming the brain, study shows
You know exercise is great for your cardiovascular health, but new research suggests that your brain has a lot to do with it. It's all about physical activity's ability to lower stress levels within the brain, explained a team at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in Boston. Bolstering that finding, their...
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April 11, 2024
‘Women Are Not Small Men:’ Dr. Stacy Sims and the Women’s Endurance Sports Revolution
“Women are not small men.” It’s a statement that Stacy Sims, Ph.D., a decorated athlete, exercise physiologist, nutrition scientist, and author, has made for years, as she and her teams have revolutionized women’s endurance sports. Until recently, research into female athletes and what they need to succeed has been limited to non-existent,...
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April 9, 2024
ASICS global study shows link between regular exercise in teenage years and positive mental wellbeing in adulthood
ASICS is announcing the results of its second Global State of Mind Study, which reaffirms a positive link between physical exercise and mental wellbeing and uncovers a link between being physically active in teenage years and positive mental wellbeing in adulthood. The study of over 26,000 respondents across 22 countries found that...
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April 8, 2024
Survey: Interest in Women’s Sports Spikes
Following record ratings for ESPN’s coverage of the Women’s Basketball Final Four games, Magid has released new data showing a significant growth in interest in women’s basketball. The Magid research survey found that the fanbase for women’s college basketball has increased by +50%, growing from 12% in May of 2023 to...
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April 4, 2024
Study suggests running style may be linked to personality type
Human biomechanics specialists based out of Volodalen SportLab in France have found a connection between running style and personality type, according to a new study published in Plos One. The research team used 80 adult volunteers; participants were asked to complete three 50-metre running tests, where the team evaluated biomechanic factors...