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.-
January 9, 2025
Runners Who Wear This Type of Shoe Are More Likely to Get Injured, Study Finds
Wearing thick-heeled shoes might make runners more prone to injury, new research shows. People who wear flatter sneakers may have a better understanding of how their feet move during running, which could lead to fewer injuries, researchers from the University of Florida Sports Performance Center reported in a Frontiers in Sports...
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December 31, 2024
Study Links Poor Air Quality to Slower Marathon Finish Times
Marathon runners meticulously plan their training, gear, and nutrition — but new research from Brown University suggests they may also need to consider air quality. Athletech News
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December 20, 2024
Run Clubs Over Night Clubs: Gear and Trends From Strava 2024 Year-End Report
The folks at Strava get a lot of data on users’ exercise habits and trends. Every year, it compiles all that information, assesses and analyzes it, and releases its “Year in Sport: Trend Report” announcing the findings. This month, it released the report for 2024. Many of the findings will catch us...
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December 17, 2024
Morning people make faster marathoners, study shows
If you’re the type of person who typically jumps out of bed at the crack of dawn, thrilled to greet the new day, and who feels most productive in the morning, you may be more likely to achieve your marathon time goal than your night owl training partner, according to...
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December 10, 2024
How to Get More Women in Triathlon, According to Women
Today SheRACES, in partnership with Fund Her Tri UK, released research on how the sport can become more inclusive of women in triathlon. The survey of more than 900 female triathletes gathered data on how participants relate to race-day aspects, including the feasibility of cut-off times; availability of menstrual products; presence of lactation...
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December 9, 2024
Report explores opportunities for investors in women’s sports
Professional women’s sports are thriving. A new study reveals this sector's long-term potential for sustainable growth, ROI and making a positive impact. RBC Wealth Management
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December 9, 2024
ClassPass Reflects on 2024: Fitness Trends & Wellness Insights
ClassPass is closing out 2024 having expanded into food and beverage offerings and is gearing up for an initial public offering, but before the year wraps up, the fitness and wellness platform is taking a moment to reflect on the year’s top workout and wellness trends. Athletic News
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December 5, 2024
Brief bursts of activity linked to heart health benefits for women
A study reveals that just 3.4 minutes of daily vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity (VILPA) is associated with a 45% reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events and a 67% lower risk of heart failure in women. News Medical
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December 5, 2024
New research finds four minutes of walking per day halves heart attack risk in women
Now, an even newer study has found that just four minutes of brisk walking per day could halve the risk of heart attacks in women. Women's Health
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December 4, 2024
Strava Releases Annual Year in Sport Trend Report, Revealing That Working Out Is No Longer About Burning Out
Strava, the app for active people,announced the release of its annual Year In Sport: Trend Report, which identifies the trends that shaped the global active landscape in 2024. New global data highlights a shift toward more balanced workouts, run clubs replacing nightclubs as social hotspots, plus the year’s top workout...
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December 4, 2024
Fitness, Not Weight, Is the Best Marker of Health, Finds New Study
Weight doesn't indicate how much of you is muscle and how much is fat. Weight doesn't indicate what's going on inside our body, like how much visceral fat we have. MSN
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December 2, 2024
Biggest ever study of non-elite runners reveals marathon training secrets
One of the largest ever studies of marathon runners has given clues on how non-elites can best train for the 26.2-mile distance. MSN
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November 16, 2024
Hang ten: women surfers still trying to catch a break
Women surfers were equally represented at the recent Olympics and competition prize money has been made equal between genders in recent years however they are still struggling with a cultural barrier when staking a claim in the local line-up. Mail Online
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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...
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October 30, 2024
Generational differences influence views on fitness, study finds
Generational differences can influence views on fitness, as evidenced by results of a new survey conducted by garagegymreviews.com among 2,000 Americans over the age of 18. The younger generations tend to exercise to boost their mental health, as 73% of Millennials (Generation Y) and 70% of Generation Z say they exercise...
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October 23, 2024
Can running cure your hangover?
any of us have been there: a fun night out turns into a rough morning, complete with a pounding headache, nausea and overwhelming fatigue. While there are countless supposed remedies, from greasy breakfasts to the infamous “hair of the dog,” a recent study suggests that regular exercise—especially vigorous activities like running—could...
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October 21, 2024
Oura Releases Perimenopause Report
Oura, the smart ring company, released its first-ever Perimenopause Report to provide insights into how physical changes impact daily functioning. One of the study’s major findings was the detrimental impact of perimenopause on sleep. Athletech News
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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...
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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...
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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...
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September 18, 2024
New HFA Report Saw Global Fitness Participation Reaching New Milestones
The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) reports that the global fitness industry reached new milestones in 2023 as more people embrace health and fitness across key regions. According to the data collected by the HFA and published in its 2024 HFA Global Report, several established markets reported record membership levels and fitness...
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September 9, 2024
Nearly Half of U.S. Households Own and Use Wearable Devices
A recent consumer study conducted by Parks Associates reveals that nearly 50% of U.S. internet households now own and actively use wearable devices, underscoring the growing demand for health and safety features in these products. The study, Wearables: Advances in Health and Safety, surveyed 8,000 U.S. internet households and provies insights...
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September 5, 2024
Survey Reveals How Much Americans Are Willing to Spend for a Longer Life
A recent survey conducted by Forbes Health and Talker Research has shed light on the financial and lifestyle sacrifices Americans are willing to make to extend their lives. With 81% of respondents expressing a willingness to spend money on amping up their longevity, the findings highlight a growing awareness of intergenerational...
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August 21, 2024
Want To Live Longer? Science Says To Stretch
Research reveals that middle-aged individuals with higher flexibility, measured by the Flexindex, show reduced mortality risks. This study, involving over 3,000 participants, found that better flexibility is linked to a significant decrease in death rates, underlining the importance of including flexibility exercises in regular fitness routines to potentially extend life...
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August 14, 2024
Are Athletes Born or Made? A New Study Reveals Which Fitness Traits Are Primarily Genetic
Iran elementary school cross country for the first time when I was in third grade. The main thing I remember about our practices was that we spent a lot of time trying to touch our toes, and I was terrible at it. Years later, that would become a reassuring memory,...
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