News - ISPAH

Powerful actors who undermine physical activity policy must be challenged

In a keynote talk at the ISPAH Congress 2024, Kent Buse (Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Global Health 50/50 and Professor…

Highlighting the ‘sandwich generation’ on International Women’s Day

Relatability, diversity, reassurance and choice are key to empowering women aged 50+ through physical activity. Physical activity is crucial for…
World Obesity Day 2025: ISPAH Supports a Systems Focus for Healthier Lives

Why a Day for Obesity? Obesity remains widely misunderstood; primarily because many people still attribute this disease to be the…
“Do two days of what?” Strength Component of our Guidelines is Overlooked

A UK researcher is on a mission to improve messaging. Physical activity guidelines are the fundamental way academics and decision…
ISPAH joins the WHO Civil Society Working Group on NCDs

The International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH) is proud to announce its membership in the World Health Organization…
Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance Global Matrix 5.0 to be released at the ISPAH 2026 Congress

A continuación se presenta una versión en español de este artículo. Country and jurisdictional Report Card development has begun! The…
ISPAH Paris 2024: Reflections from the ISPAH Early Career Network

For early career researchers in particular, attending an international conference can be a daunting yet transformative experience. Surrounded by experts,…
Our #ActiveWards Movement

Employing practice development techniques to enhances opportunity for change of clinical practice to reduce deconditioning in the acute clinical setting …
Walk with a Doc inspires communities through movement and conversation.

More than a Walk The United States and countries around the globe are experiencing an epidemic of health issues arising…
Paris 2024: A Landmark Event for the International Physical Activity Community

The 10th ISPAH Congress in Paris has come to a successful conclusion. Co-hosted by the French Society of Public Health…
A tribute to Dr Simon J. Marshall

Dr Simon J. Marshall August 14th, 1970 – June 1st, 2024 A tribute by Stuart Biddle and Mark Falcous Stuart…
Supporting ISPAH Congress 2024 Carbon Emissions Initiatives

Make a Difference: Complete the ISPAH Congress 2024 Carbon Emissions Survey As part of our commitment to sustainability, ISPAH is…
Scaling-up health-promoting interventions for older adults in British Columbia, Canada

Is there a secret sauce? Despite the known benefits of an active lifestyle, many older adults in Canada and around…