Reminder: Physical Activity News: February 2026

Issue 57 | February 2026 | {View as Webpage}

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

Updates from the Physical Activity Alliance

It’s Time to Move. Literally!

Through It’s Time to Move, we've made real progress toward embedding physical activity into the fabric of health care delivery. From advancing standardized measures for physical activity assessment and referral to integrating them into electronic health records, we helped move physical activity from “nice to have” to essential clinical practice. More

Sign the CEO Pledge for Physical Activity

Healthy organizations start with healthy people. The CEO Pledge for Physical Activity is a commitment to prioritizing movement, well-being, and productivity at work. CEOs: add your name and lead the change. Sign the #CEOPledge More

Announcements, Releases, Reports, and Research

Trends in the Prevalence of Obesity Among U.S. Active Component Service Members and Civilians, 2013–2023 Read

The Secret Life of All-or-Nothing Thinking With Exercise: New Insights into an Overlooked Barrier Read

State of the States 2026: US Fitness Policy Update & Compliance Guide More

Leisure-Time Physical Activity Among Women of Reproductive Age — United States, 2022 and 2024 Read

Congress Passes Critical Health Program Funding, Extends Telehealth Flexibilities More

Measuring Physical Activity in Adults Using Wearable Technologies: Report of a Scientific Meeting More

Through Active People, Healthy Nation℠, the CDC is helping communities implement evidence-based strategies that make physical activity easier and more available for all. Small changes at the community level can lead to big health impacts. More #ActivePeople

Please Take PAPREN's Survey!

The Physical Activity Policy Research and Evaluation Network is conducting a brief online survey to learn about strategies that help communities implement built environment and community design changes supporting physical activity. More.

NCCOR Webinar March 10: Supporting Recess in Schools: Evidence, Health Impact, and Action More

States Invest in Public Health and Safety Through Transportation Policy Read

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

Global, Regional, and National Burden of Major Diabetes-related Complications Attributable to Physical Inactivity Read

The Science Behind Exercise and Why Its Good For Our Bodies Listen

Join the Project Play Champions Program! More

America’s Health Rankings: Advancing the Health of our Nation Through Action Grounded in Data The United Health Foundation recently released the America’s Health Rankings® 2025 Annual Report, which analyzes 99 measures of health and well-being (including physical activity) drawn from 31 distinct data sources to provide a comprehensive portrait of health at both the national and state levels.More

Upcoming Events:

March 8-13: Active Living + Outdoor Health Conference More
March 16-18: HFA The Show 2026 - San Diego, CA More
March 16-18: CMS Quality Conference More
March 24-26: National Bike Summit - Washington DC 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 11-14: National Outdoor Recreation Conference - Duluth, Minnesota More
May 26-29: ACSM Annual Meeting - Salt Lake City, UT More

Activity In the News

– They Hated Exercise. Weight-Loss Drugs Changed Everything Read

– Small Improvements in Seep, Physical Activity and Diet Are Linked with a Longer Life Read

– Dominique Dawes Returns to Her Hometown Watch

– Physical Inactivity Drives Diabetes Complications, Study Finds Read

– Which Types of Physical Activity May Help Prolong Life Span? Read

– The Surprisingly Big Health Benefits of Just a Little Exercise Read

– Mapped: The Most (and Least) Active States Read

– HIIT May Help Older Adults Lose Fat While Preserving Muscle Read

– An All-or-Nothing Mindset Could Be Hurting Your Exercise and Health Goals 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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