Physical Activity News: March 2026

Issue 58 | March 2026 | {View as Webpage}

Your Monthly News and Updates from The Physical Activity Alliance (PAA)

Updates from the Physical Activity Alliance

MAHA ELEVATE and CMS Reimbursement for Physical Activity Assessment Create Immediate Opportunity to Transform Clinical Care

The Physical Activity Alliance (PAA) is urging health systems and physician groups nationwide to incorporate physical activity assessment, prescription, and referral strategies into proposals responding to the MAHA ELEVATE Model RFP, following a major policy shift from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). More

MAHA ELEVATE Information Session Webcast

The webcast from the MAHA ELEVATE information session will be available to view April 2 on the MAHA ELEVATE webpage. You can also subscribe to the MAHA ELEVATE listserve.

New! Public Policy to Support the Health of Caregivers in the Workforce

Our Business & Industry Sector recently published a new paper in the American Journal of Health Promotion: “Public Policy to Support the Health of Caregivers in the Workforce". Read

Announcements, Releases, Reports, and Research

Physical Activity for Public Health in the 21st CenturyRead

Physical Activity Builds a Healthy and Strong America Read

Global Physical Activity for Health

2026 Nature Portfolio Physical Activity Series was recently published. The coordinated collection examines physical activity through the lenses of public health, equity, climate action, and political priority, and reflects the insights and expertise contributed through interviews, technical input, and feedback. More

Congress Passes Critical Health Program Funding, Extends Telehealth Flexibilities More

The Role of Diet and Physical Activity in Managing Anxiety and Depression: A Scoping Review Read

Public Policy to Support the Health of Caregivers in the Workforce Read

Air Force Modernizes Physical Fitness Program to Bolster Readiness, Long-term Health Read

CDC’s Active People, Healthy Nation℠ is a nationwide effort to help people move more by making physical activity easier, safer, and more common in everyday life. Moving more means healthier communities. #ActivePeople. More

America’s Health Rankings: Advancing the Health of our Nation Through Action Grounded in Data More

11th WHO Dialogue with the Sports Industry on the implementation of the Global Action Plan on Physical Activity 2018-2030 More

Upcoming Events:

April 1: National Walking Day More
April 7-10: NIRSA + IDEA® World Conference & Expo - National Harbor, MD More
April 20-23: Move United Education Conference More
April 20-24: Every Kid Healthy Week More
May 1-31: National Physical Fitness & Sport Month
May 5-6: Project Play Summit - Boston, MA More
May 11-14: National Outdoor Recreation Conference - Duluth, Minnesota More
May 26-29: ACSM Annual Meeting - Salt Lake City, UT More

Activity In the News

– Olympic Athletes Push Their Bodies to the Limit. Should We? Read

– Exercise Comparable to Antidepressants, Talk Tx for Depression? Read

– Exercise Can Lower Alzheimer's Risk. Scientists May Have Discovered Why Read

– Varying Your Exercise Routine Could Add Years to Your Life Read

– Scientists Warn of Health Risks As Climate Change Reduces Physical Activity Read

– Being Stronger Means You're Likely to Live Longer, Study Finds Read

– Reduced Physical Activity Due to Global Heating Will Lead to Rise in Health Issues, Study Read

Who Are We?

The Physical Activity Alliance (PAA) is the nation’s largest coalition dedicated to advancing regular participation in physical activity. We use our collective voice to lead efforts that create, support, and advocate for the policy and systems changes necessary to empower people to enjoy physically active lives. We are leading the movement to make physical activity more accessible, frequent, and integrated into the day-to-day lives and health of all people.

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