Martial arts are types of sports that were originally used for combat training. Types of martial arts include karate, jujutsu, taekwondo, krav maga, and judo. Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a hybrid full-contact sport that combines martial arts with different combat sports that would also fit in this category, and be a serious growth industry […]

Wrestling is a type of combat sport where two competitors attempt to gain a superior position and hold their opponent to the ground. Types of wrestling include Freestyle, Folkstyle, Greco-Roman, Judo, and Sambo. There are wrestling clubs and teams for all ages and skills levels from amateur all the way up to Olympic and professional […]

A triathlon is an endurance multisport race that combines swimming, cycling, and running all in the same event. The international distance triathlon consists of a 0.9-mile swim, a 24.8-mile bike ride, and a 6.2-mile run. Training and race gear can include everything from triathlon suits, goggles, bicycles, helmets, running shoes to heart rate monitors and […]

A mountain bike is designed with a light frame, multiple gears, and broad tires to help you ride over rough, off-road terrain. Types of mountain bike are cross-country, trail, dual-suspension, downhill, and enduro. High-end mountain bikes can cost $10,000+ but there are lots of more affordable options for beginners. Along with the bike itself, there […]

Extreme land sports include everything from skateboarding, longboarding, mountain biking, aggressive inline skating, motocross, BMX, rock climbing, and much more. The number of skateboarders alone is 6.44 million in the US. There is a huge market for extreme sports which usually requires a high degree of skill, speed, and specialized gear. Here are 10 great […]

Extreme Snow Sports includes popular sports like snowboarding, skiing, snowmobiling, and monoskiing. These sports are a great way for athletes from other extreme sports to stay active during winter. There are 7.56 million snowboarders and 13.91 million skiers in the US. The snowboard equipment industry alone is a 282 million dollar industry in the US. […]

Extreme water sports also called action sports, include sports like surfing, wakeboarding, kayaking, waterskiing, and scuba diving. These types of sports usually require a high level of skill, physical exertion, and specialized gear. There are 2.68 million surfers and 3.01 million wakeboarders in the US. Swimming/watersports are the second most popular summer vacation activity for […]

There are 22 million people 6 years and older that play basketball in the US. The NBA generates over $7 Billion in revenue each year. The total season home game attendance for the NBA is almost 22 million. Here are 10 great basketball affiliate programs. Don’t forget, we’ve also covered soccer and baseball too, plus […]

Soccer (or football outside of the US) is the most popular sport in the world. It is watched and played by billions of people. US interest in soccer has grown considerably in the last decade as the US women’s national soccer team became the top national soccer team. The number of US high school soccer […]