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Moving for the Planet: Physical Activity and the Environment
World Environment Day, 5 June 2026 Physical activity is one of the most powerful tools available for human health. Decades of evidence confirms that regular movement reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, depression, and premature death. Yet as the climate crisis deepens, there is…
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Running’s Third Boom: Who Gets to Join In?
Running is growing, but we must ask who has access to safe, welcoming, and meaningful ways to take part? On this Global Running Day, we find ourselves in the middle of what some have called running’s ‘third boom.’ Major races are seeing extraordinary demand, marathon…
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How Can We Keep the World Active?
Global Experts Share What Works In a webinar hosted by the ISPAH Capacity Building Committee, global experts came together to discuss how to get more people moving. The webinar was facilitated by ISPAH Board members Professor Mark Stoutenberg (Durham University) and Dr Jessica Bourne (University…
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Technology Unlocking Active Lives for People with Disabilities
What is it about? Physical activity has been central in the life of our species for most of it’s history, and thus shaped our physiology during evolution (1). Among people with disabilities, participation in physical activity is often significantly lower compared to those without disabilities…
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Heritage-Inspired Desert Programs
Traditional Emirati walking routes transformed into accessible physical activity programs for older adults with remarkable health outcomes What is it about? As the sun rises over golden dunes, 63-year-old Fatima adjusts her hiking stick and smiles at her walking group. “I haven’t felt this strong…
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WalkSoccer: Building Community and Health Through Play
A slower-paced game helping adults 60+ stay active and socially connected. What is it about? WalkSoccer is a slower, low-impact version of the world’s favorite sport with two key rules: no running and no contact. It keeps the fun, tactics and teamwork of traditional soccer…
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Engaging older adults in meaningful physical activity: It’s a balancing act!
Physical activity is essential for maximising health, wellbeing and independence in older age – even small amounts help, and balance-focused exercise is especially effective for preventing falls. Yet many older adults struggle to stay active, and broad participation remains a challenge. So how can we…
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Honouring Indigenous Youth Through Land and Water Wellness
This World Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrate culture-driven physical activity that is community-led What is it about? Indigenous Peoples are the leaders of wholistic health and well-being by being active on the land and water. In celebration of World Indigenous Peoples Day, we share the ShQUooz…
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Promoting Walking and Cycling: A toolkit of Policy Options
Photo Credit: Gregore Iven Mielke New WHO resource aligns with ISPAH’s 8 Investments to promote walking and cycling through systems-based change What is it about? The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new policy toolkit to help governments, city planners, and health professionals promote…
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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 maximising health and well-being, especially as we age. However, many ‘young’ older women aged 50 years and over face unique stage-of-life challenges to being physically active.…
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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 the globe do not meet physical activity guidelines. Although some community-based interventions enhanced older adults’ physical activity, fewer than 5% were implemented at scale. For…
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The Power of Relationships: Transforming lives through the “Strong Culture, Healthy Lifestyles” project
Strong relationships with self, each other and Country are essential for creating successful and sustainable programs with Indigenous communities “As we stand in a circle, holding hands, singing to the Old People, the Eagle flies over us again. Showing up at the start of the…
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ISPAH Network
Community-wide Programmes
Offering more than one approach to physical activity promotion is recommended. A joined-up approach to physical activity will have many co-benefits to society beyond health.