STUDIES
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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...
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March 28, 2024
The Physiology Behind Women Kicking A** at Ultraman Races
When professional triathlete and multi-time iron-distance champion Michelle Vesterby crossed the finish line of Ultraman Arizona in 24:28:06 a couple of weeks ago and became the race’s overall champion, the first man didn’t follow until more than two hours later in 26:57:57. Further, five of the top 10 overall finishers at this year’s Ultraman...
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March 26, 2024
Regular exercise is associated with less insomnia, study shows
“Physically active people have a lower risk of insomnia symptoms and extreme sleep duration, both long and short,” said lead study author Dr. Erla Björnsdóttir, sleep expert and part time teacher and researcher at Reykjavik University. The study published Tuesday in the journal BMJ Open looked at data from more than...
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March 21, 2024
Half of young girls inspired to take up sport after success of female athletes
A study of 500 females aged 10-17 revealed seeing successful women in sport has boosted the confidence of 65 per cent, with 55 per cent claiming it makes them feel like they can do anything. Nearly two thirds (65 per cent) who have watched sport have seen women participate, but...
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March 20, 2024
World Happiness Report 2024
In this World Happiness Report, the focus is on the happiness of people at different stages of life. In the seven ages of man in Shakespeare’s As You Like It, the later stages of life are portrayed as deeply depressing. But happiness research shows a more nuanced picture, and one...
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February 29, 2024
More than 2/3 of women experience harassment while running, study finds
Disturbing findings from a University of Manchester study shed light on the harassment experienced by women while running, unveiling the reality that such incidents have become routine. With more than two-thirds of women experiencing harassment during their runs, the study exposes verbal abuse, threats, and even physical assaults as disturbingly...
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February 28, 2024
Asics Explores Link Between Women’s Exercise Levels and Mental Wellbeing in New Study
Asics has released the results of a new global study on the gender exercise gap, which aims to explore women’s exercise levels and their mental wellbeing. Commissioned by Asics and independently led by Dr. Dee Dlugonski, assistant professor at Sports Medicine Research Institute at the University of Kentucky, and Brendon Stubbs, associate professor...
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February 22, 2024
Two-thirds of women get harassed while running, England survey finds
More than two-thirds of women experience harassment while running, a study has found, as victims say they no longer report abuse to the police as it has become an “everyday occurrence”. The study, by the University of Manchester, found women surveyed in north-west England experienced threats, verbal abuse and had...
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February 20, 2024
Why Runners Should Drink Pickle Juice
A number of studies have confirmed that pickle brine might be more effective than sports drinks at treating muscle cramps. One study from the Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Science at North Dakota State University found that athletes who drank the brine noticed the cramps were gone within 85...
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February 20, 2024
Women Get More Health Benefits From Exercise Than Men
Working out benefits us all -- but women might reap more benefits from grabbing a pair of dumbbells or taking a sweaty stroll than their male counterparts. That's according to a large new study that found women who spend the same amount of time on a treadmill, playing pickleball, or...
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February 18, 2024
Cranberries may boost running performance, Canadian study reveals
Beyond their reputation as a Thanksgiving side dish, cranberries are emerging as potential game-changers for athletes seeking a performance boost. A recent study out of Montreal’s Concordia University delved into the impact of cranberry extract on runners’ time-trial performance and lactate response after exercise, with exciting results. Here’s what you...
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February 14, 2024
Research: Tai chi may be better at reducing blood pressure than aerobic exercise
A new study finds that tai chi is better than conventional aerobic exercise at lowering blood pressure in middle-aged people with prehypertension. Tai chi is a traditional form of Chinese martial arts, and it's known to increase flexibility and improve balance. New research suggests it may be better than more...
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February 7, 2024
How Women Respond to Strength Training, According to Science
There isn’t a ton of data on resistance training for women, so researchers pooled it to look for patterns. Outside
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January 30, 2024
Your Brain Doesn’t Want You to Exercise
If the benefits of physical activity were distilled into a pill, everyone would be on it. Studies show that moving improves nearly every aspect of health: boosting sleep, strength, and mental well-being while slashing the risk of chronic conditions and premature death. What’s more, studies show that exercise has a...
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January 19, 2024
“Mom Guilt” No More: A New Study on Triathlon Moms is Smashing Old Truths
When Chelsea Sodaro won the 2022 Ironman World Championships just 18 months after having her daughter, Skye, she ignited inspiration in women across the globe. Not only did the then 33-year-old return to peak fitness after having a baby, but she was able to train for the grueling event and...
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January 4, 2024
2023 Garmin Fitness Report
Many people use the new year as an opportunity to set new goals but before getting too focused on how to change habits, take the time to appreciate how far you’ve come. New data shows Garmin customers work year-round to meet their goals — no New Year’s resolutions needed. Garmin.com
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December 28, 2023
ACSM Trends 2024; Top Fitness Trends
ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal® recently released its worldwide survey, polling thousands of industry professionals on 45 possible trends. The No. 1 fitness trend heading into 2024 is the use of wearable technology such as smartwatches, heart rate monitors and more to capture an individual's vital health information in real...
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December 19, 2023
Study points to accelerating growth in engagement with women’s sports
The popularity of women's sports and the number of women sports fans are accelerating, according to a new study by one of Portland's largest ad agencies. Rain the Growth Agency’s newly published research explores women's sports viewing and consumption habits and is part of its HypeHer initiative launched earlier this year, which...
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December 18, 2023
A New Study Shows Connections Between Disordered Eating, Exercise Dependence, and Fueling in Trail Runners
A new study led by ultrarunner Keely Henninger demonstrates complex connections between energy availability, over-dependence on running, and fuel intake on the run. (TrailRunner)
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