In Progress: 6th Annual Congressional Physical Activity Challenge The Congressional Physical Activity Challenge is underway—our annual, month-long competition that unites U.S. Congressional offices in a friendly effort to achieve the highest levels of physical activity. The Challenge is delivered in partnership with Myzone, the Physical Activity Alliance, and Strava, with participants tracking their activity through the Myzone app. View the leaderboard!

New! Michigan Physical Activity Plan Congratulations to the Michigan Moves Coalition on the successful launch of the Michigan Physical Activity Plan! The multi-day event featured a physical activity symposium, an advocacy day at the Capitol with 600 kids participating in field day activities, and an official press event to unveil the Plan. More Read the Plan

Join Our "Move In May" Strava Challenge! What better way to celebrate National Physical Fitness and Sports Month than joining our Move In May Strava Challenge. Complete at least 600 minutes of movement May1–31 and earn the Move In May badge. More

Statement for the Record: HR 6121

The US House Energy & Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Health recently held a hearing on H.R. 6121 Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act. The Physical Activity Alliance submitted the following statement for the record. Read

Strava Publishes Its Inaugural Strava Metro: Commute Report Revealing Cycle Commuting Trends in 2025 More

America Has a Healthcare Solution Policymakers Are Ignoring Read

New Arthritis Guidelines Prioritize Physical Activity Read

The Crucial Role of Recess in School: Policy Statement Read

Aerobic Physical Activity Among Adults Age 18 and Older: United States, 2024 Read Research Brief

CDC Report Shows Most American Adults Aren't Getting Enough Exercise Read

Physical Activity and Exercise Within the Context of Obesity Treatment: Enhancing Health Beyond Weight Loss More

Moving the World Towards an Active Future – World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) Physical Activity Impact Report Download this first-ever industry Physical Activity Impact Report More

Changing the Definition of Medical Expenses to Include Preventative Health: The PHIT Act Read

How Physical Activity Can Boost Your Brain Health and Reduce Dementia Risk Read

Study: Brief Exercise Sessions Can Support Memory More

Physical Activity for Public Health in the 21st Century Read

What You Need to Know About Safe Streets and Roads for All grants in 2026 More

Self-Reported Interpersonal Safety Concerns During Outdoor, Daytime Physical Activities by Sex and Race/Ethnicity, SummerStyles – United States, 2022 Read

CDC’s Active People, Healthy Nation^SM 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

Walking Is Top Leisure-time Physical Activity for US Adults Read

Study Shows Brain Cells Boost Endurance Benefits of Exercise Read

Physical Training Injury Prevention Read

Physical Activity Builds a Healthy and Strong America Read

Mapping Molecular Markers of Physical Fitness Read

Crash-Stats: Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 Read

Building Safe, Active, and Connected Communities for Youth and Young Adults: An Action Guide Read

Exercise Enhances Hippocampal-cortical Ripple Interactions in the Human Brain Read

1 in 3 Parents Say Their Young Adult Children Don’t Get Enough Physical Activity Read

Aspen Institute National Survey of Youth and Sports: 15 Key Findings Read

Building Safe, Active, and Connected Communities for Youth and Young Adults: An Action Guide Read

Muscle Loss, Weak Grip and Slow Walking Pace Linked to Higher Stroke Risk Read