Your Monthly News and Updates from The Physical Activity Alliance (PAA) | | Updates from the Physical Activity Alliance | | | 2025 Move With US Physical Activity Alliance Symposium | Last month, the Physical Activity Alliance hosted our 3rd Annual #MoveWithUS Physical Activity Symposium, gathering more than 100 partners from 65 organizations for a day of collaboration, dialogue, and knowledge-sharing. Participants represented community organizations, industry, professional associations, universities, and federal partners. As conveners, the Physical Activity Alliance is proud to unite leaders across sectors and looks forward to building on this momentum, moving forward as one, because collective impact drives lasting change. | |
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Join Us for a Webinar!
The Physical Activity Alliance(PAA), Physical Activity Policy Research and Evaluation Network (PAPREN), and American Public Health Association Physical Activity are coming together for a webinar on Wednesday, October 15 at 12pm ET. Join us to learn about each organization’s mission, focus areas, and current initiatives. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insight, ask questions, and see the bigger picture of how we’re moving the field forward. Register
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It's Time to Move: Building a Culture of Physical Activity in America
It’s Time to Move is a long-term effort to make physical activity assessment, prescription, and referral a standard of health care delivery. Review the latest update on our work and the progress achieved to date. Read
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175+ CEOs Sign Pledge To Boost Workplace Movement
Check out this article in Athletech News featuring the CEO Pledge for Physical Activity, our national initiative that encourages organizational leaders, such as CEOs, executive directors, and other senior executives to commit to fostering a workplace culture that promotes physical activity and employee well-being. Read
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Inactivity Is Costing America $192 Billion a Year, Exposing National Health and Economic Crisis
The study reveals a staggering reality: physical inactivity is now responsible for $192 billion in annual healthcare costs in the United States,12.6% of total national healthcare expenditures. Read
| | | | The National Physical Activity Plan Early Childhood Education Strategy: State Policy Surveillance Read | | | Effect of Exercise Snacks on Fitness and Cardiometabolic Health in Physically Inactive Individuals: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Read | | | Exercise for Chronic Pain: How Physical Activity Can Help You Feel Better Read | | | Epidemiology and Cardiovascular Benefits of Physical Activity and Exercise Read | | | World Leaders Show Strong Support for Political Declaration on Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental health Read | | | |
Air Force Updates Physical Fitness Program Read
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Community Physical Activity Leaders: Inclusivity in Action
The Community Physical Activity Leader (CPAL) course, available for FREE, was designed to empower people who are not currently exercise professionals, including people with intellectual disabilities, to inspire others to perform more community physical activity. More
| | | | Urban design Affects Walking Levels Read | | | Movement Is Medicine for Depression Read | | | |
New: Brain Health Academy Courses Offering CME & CE Credit!
The Brain Health Academy, powered by UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, is back with a dynamic new series designed for clinicians and health leaders who want to stay at the forefront of brain health and dementia prevention. This year’s six brand-new courses feature world-class experts and the latest science. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your expertise and help lead the way in brain health. More
| | | Lower Physical Activity May Impact Your Heart Health 12 Years Before Disease Onset Read | | | Active Behavior of Parents Is More Associated with Out-of-School Physical Activity in their Children Read | | | Structured vs Self-Guided Multidomain Lifestyle Interventions for Global Cognitive Function Read | | | Daily Walking and Mortality in Racially and Socioeconomically Diverse U.S. Adults Read | | |
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Upcoming Events:
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TrailNation™ Summit October 27 – 29, 2025; Cleveland OH More
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Safe Routes to School (Virtual) Summit 2025 October 28 – 30, 2025 More
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APHA 2025 Annual Meeting November 2 – 5, 2025; Washington DC More
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ACLM Lifestyle Medicine 2025 November 16 – 19, 2025; Dallas TX More
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– Why Physical Activity leads to Mental Resilience Read
– ‘Exercise Snacks’ Can Improve Heart fitness and Muscle Strength, New Research Finds Read
– Air Force Updates Physical Fitness Program Read
– 5 Things You Should Know About Physical Activity and Brain Health Read
– Built to Move: The Role of Design in Sports Participation Read
– What Doctors Wish Patients Knew About Managing Anxiety Disorders Read
– Blood Sugar Management: Why Timing Your Exercise After Meals Matters Read
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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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