New Study Archives

Innovative Textile Opens Vents When You Sweat

February 17, 2022 at 9:36 am4 min reading

Scientists from Duke University came up with a new material that will keep you dry and warm when exercising. Future jerseys made from this material would regulate your temperature by automatically opening micro-vents when you sweat and closing them when you’re dry. This could change…

Coffee Improves Your Reaction to Moving Targets

January 20, 2022 at 2:06 pm5 min reading

Health & Training

You probably know how much coffee can help improve cycling performance but new research suggests that caffeine also increases your detection accuracy for moving targets. Researchers from the University of Waterloo explored caffeine’s effects on dynamic visual skills in the first study of its kind.

High Omega-3 Levels Can Add 5 Years to Your Life: Find Out How

September 16, 2021 at 7:00 am5 min reading

Health & Training

New research shows that getting enough omega-3s seems like a very effective way to add a few years to your life. And it doesn’t have to be too hard. Let’s take a look at a new study and go over the best sources of omega-3s…

Skipping Breakfast? You Might Be Missing Out on Some Key Nutrients

August 26, 2021 at 10:15 am5 min reading

Health & Training

Breakfast might be more important than expected. New research shows that breakfast skippers tend to eat more sugar throughout the day and have a lower-quality diet overall. What exactly can you expect if you don’t eat breakfast?

Fun Exercise Is Linked to Health Benefits, Work Activity Is Not

July 22, 2021 at 11:31 am5 min reading

Health & Training

It is common knowledge that physical activity is good for you, right? Well, it depends. A new study published in the European Heart Journal suggests that being physically active at work could actually hurt your health. Let’s take a closer look.

The Secret Behind Maintaining Weight Loss

June 17, 2021 at 10:56 am6 min reading

Health & Training

Losing weight can feel really good for any cyclist. It can make cycling more fun and improve metrics such as the power-to-weight ratio. Also, it reduces the risk of early death, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and infertility. Unfortunately, the only thing that’s harder…

Menthol Supplements in Cycling – Do They Work?

April 29, 2021 at 8:24 am5 min reading

Health & Training

Summer is almost here and those hot sweaty rides along with it. If you’re looking for a new way to cool down, menthol might be the answer. Menthol rinses, sprays, and lozenges are gaining in popularity among endurance athletes. Let’s take a closer look to…