Running USA said the number of U.S. marathon finishers declined in 2015, with a total of 509,000 finishers in the marathon in the U.S., down from the record high of 550,600 finishers in 2014.
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Study Highlights ‘Emotional Labor’ Required of Student-athletes
A recent study from North Carolina State University exposed the “emotional labor” required of collegiate student-athletes, which can leave student-athletes feeling powerless, frustrated and nervous. The study calls on universities to better prepare their student-athletes with communication skills they can use to address the challenges of emotional labor.
Women’s Sports Foundation Reports Grave Gender Bias in Coaching
The Women’s Sports Foundation released a report confirming that female coaches of women’s sports currently face limitations in pay and professional advancement in the workplace, and furthermore that the trend shows no signs of improvement.
American Hiking Society Advocates Urban Trail Systems
American Hiking Society released a report advocating creation of trails as a way to address the many health issues facing the American public due to physical inactivity during a media event on Capitol Hill Sunday.
ACE Study Finds Benefits of Ultimate Frisbee
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) commissioned an independent study that explored the benefits of ultimate frisbee.
Research Condemns Fitbit Over Heart Rate Accuracy
Researchers at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, released findings that purport Fitbit technology PurePulse does not accurately record heart rate, and is therefore unreliable in tracking moderate to intense exercise.
Study: Fitness Trackers May Not Inspire Fitness
Motivating consumers to engage in fitness activities may have little to do with buying a wearable or tracker, as researchers at Clarkson University released a study on May 23, 2016 showing students did not take more steps after being told their fitness would be recorded, versus days in which they did not believe their steps were being tracked.
PHIT America Sees Sharp Declines in Frequent Participants
While the number of physically inactive Americans actually declined from 83 million people in 2014 down to 81.7 million in 2015, the underlying numbers on physical inactivity in the U.S. paint a grave picture according to research just released by the Physical Activity Council (PAC).
Brooks Running Co. Survey: Running Fuels Creative Thinking
Brooks Running Company conducted its fourth annual Brooks Global Run Happy Report, which showed that running rejuvenates creative juices and improves mood.
FDA Releases Modernized Nutrition Facts Label
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issues a newly designed nutrition facts label for packaged foods sold in the U.S. which highlights certain areas such as calories, total fat and sodium. The purpose of the redesign was purportedly to help people make informed decisions about the foods they eat and feed their families. “This is […]
DestiMetrics Reports Western Mountain Resorts Enjoyed Record Season
Occupancy and revenue set all time records at Western U.S. mountain resorts during the 2015-16 winter season, surpassing the previous record set in the 2007-08 winter season, according to DestiMetrics.
Leisure Stores Post Strong Year-over-Year Growth
Sales at sporting goods, hobby, books and music stores rose a hefty 4.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in April compared with April 2015 according to advance estimated released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Research Ties Fitness to Lung Function
Fitness research presented at the ATS 2016 International Conference suggested that being fit may reduce the decline of lung function that occurs while we age.
Colorado Promotes ‘Fresh Air Friday’
Colorado is waiving fees to all 42 state parks on Black ‘Fresh Air Friday,’ to promote a day of outdoor recreation as an option to the state's “world-class shopping”…
Nike Sets $12B Stock Buyback Plan, Hikes Dividend
Nike, Inc. said its board of directors approved a new four-year, $12 billion program to repurchase shares of Nike’s Class B common stock. The board also approved a 14 percent increase in the company's quarterly dividend and set a two-for-one st
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