STUDIES

November 21, 2021

Are Workout ‘Highs’ Real? Study Finds Cannabis-Like Substances Released After Exercise

New research finds that exercising can increase production of our body’s own cannabis-like substances, which reduce inflammation and could potentially help prevent conditions like arthritis, heart disease, and even cancer. The study, published in the journal Gut Microbes, found that people with arthritis not only experienced reduced pain, but also lowered levels...

November 17, 2021

300 Minutes a Week of Moderate Exercise May Help Ward Off Cancer

More than 46,000 cancer cases in the United States might be prevented each year if almost all of us walked for about 45 minutes a day, according to an eye-opening new study of inactivity, exercise and malignancies. The study, which analyzed cancer incidence and the physical activity habits of nearly 600,000...

November 9, 2021

New research shows adding coffee to your post-workout beverage can help you recovery more effectively

A lot of runners drink coffee before they hit the road to give them a boost of energy and improve performance, but a new study suggests that a cup of joe after your workout provides benefits as well. Research published in the journal Nutrients showed that drinking coffee after a hard workout improves muscle...

November 1, 2021

How Female Athletes’ Nutritional Needs Differ From Men’s

For years there’s been a dearth of scientific research on what female bodies need for optimal performance. Here’s what we now know about how women runners should fuel their bodies differently from men. Podium Runner

October 27, 2021

The NCAA spends more on men’s sports than women’s, another gender equity report finds

The NCAA spends more on male athletes than female ones on average, especially when it comes to the few championship events seen as the organization's big money makers. The law firm found the NCAA spent $4,285 for men's Division I and national championship participants, excluding basketball. For female participants, the...

October 22, 2021

Why Am I So Tired After Working Out? It Could Be ‘Exercise Intolerance.’

Medical researchers are learning more about a condition that prevents exercise at levels that should be normal for an individual’s age, size and fitness level. Wall Street Journal

October 20, 2021

What Scientists Are Learning About Estrogen and Exercise

The study's findings may open intriguing avenues of inquiry into why women so often become inactive after menopause, when estrogen fades. The results also underscore how the brain and internal biological processes work together to play an unexpected and substantial role in whether the body gets up and moves or remains...

October 18, 2021

Media Outlets, Stop Sexualizing Women in Sports

A study by the Cambridge University Press evaluated the language used to describe men and women athletes across sports media, including written articles and commentary during broadcasts. Researchers found a real disconnect between how men and women are portrayed. Read about these women's experiences on Outside.

October 11, 2021

Why Women Might Need Different Hydration Advice

The physiological differences between men and women affect how much fluid they store, how they sweat, and how quickly they heat up. Does that matter? Outside

October 5, 2021

No, Running Doesn’t Wear Down Your Cartilage. It Strengthens Your Joints.

Numerous studies have shown that, contrary to what your sedentary friends may sometimes argue, running does not cause arthritis. New research shows, in fact, that running may actually help strengthen your joints against future wear and tear. Podium Runner

October 4, 2021

FIFA, Orreco to Study Menstruation’s Impact on Women’s Soccer Player Performance

FIFA is launching a new study on the health and performance of female soccer players in partnership with Western Sydney University and Orreco, a company that analyzes athlete blood tests to recommend recovery and training programs. The study will examine phases of menstrual cycles among professional women’s soccer players through blood and urine...

September 29, 2021

Study: women’s hearts respond differently to marathon training than men’s

A recent study looking at the differences between male and female marathoners found that women’s hearts actually respond differently than men’s after training for a marathon. Researchers found that women who have completed multiple marathons do not have reduced left ventricle function or aortic stiffness compared to male marathoners or female recreationally...

September 29, 2021

Why Exercise Is More Important Than Weight Loss for a Longer Life

For better health and a longer life span, exercise is more important than weight loss, especially if you are overweight or obese, according to an interesting new review of the relationships between fitness, weight, heart health and longevity. The study, which analyzed the results of hundreds of previous studies of weight loss...

September 15, 2021

Why Women are Running Stronger, Longer

As the sport of ultrarunning increases in popularity—according to a large study earlier this year by RunRepeat and the International Association of Ultrarunners, participation has exploded by a factor of more than 16 since 1996—more women than ever are claiming spots at the starting lines. Female athletes now make up...

September 15, 2021

The New Science on How We Burn Calories

If you take in more calories or energy than you use, you gain weight; if the output is greater than the input, you lose it. But how does that change our understanding of obesity? NY Times

September 9, 2021

Outdoor brands’ apparel sizes don’t match customer demand, study shows

Outdoor e-commerce brand Cairn analyzed 70,000 data points to prove gear companies are skewing apparel sizes lower than what consumers want and need. Outside

September 8, 2021

Exercise for 3 Minutes, Every Half-Hour, to Counter the Ill Effects of Sitting

Sitting for hours at a desk can play havoc with our metabolic health, contributing over time to high blood sugar and high cholesterol, even in people who otherwise seem mostly healthy. But a practical though small new study shows that standing up and moving every 30 minutes for about three minutes...

September 7, 2021

Are Young Female Athletes Taking More Hits to the Head?

Reports of head injuries appeared to have surged in young female athletes over a 19-year period, a researcher reported. The number of female athletes, ages 14-18, who were treated for sports-related concussions and closed-head injuries at U.S. emergency departments (ED) more than tripled, from nearly 10,000 in the year 2000...

August 18, 2021

Gatorade Endurance Survey Finds ‘Safety Concerns’ As Primary Barrier For Minority Entry Into Endurance Sports

CHICAGO, Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gatorade Endurance released results from a survey* designed to identify and understand the barriers minority athletes (specifically People of Color, Black, LGBTQ+ and Disabled) face when considering participation in endurance sports, and how to overcome these barriers. Among the key findings, safety concerns – i.e., getting injured, hate...

August 17, 2021

How background music in ads affects consumers

Study participants who were shown the version of a commercial that included music in the background had higher emotional arousal and attention level that those who were shown a version that only included narration. Background music also could lead to increased brand attitude and purchase intention, according to the study...

August 12, 2021

What We Think We Know About Metabolism May Be Wrong

A new study challenges assumptions about energy expenditure by people, including the idea that metabolism slows at middle age. NYT