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ISPAH - International Society for Physical Activity and Health
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We are dedicated to promoting physical activity as a health priority, through research, policy, and practice. Stay connected with ISPAH to join our pursuit of a healthier, more active world.
If you are:
👉 From a low- or middle-income country
👉 An early career researcher
👉 Wanting to attend #ISPAH2026...

...Consider applying for the ISPAH Congress LMIC ECR Scholarship, sponsored by @jpahjournal.bsky.social!

Applications close February 9th 2026. Find out more:
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January 24, 2026 at 12:01 PM
🚨 Upcoming Webinar! 
Curious about how early career researchers are promoting physical activity among Aboriginal, Indigenous and priority populations in Western Pacific Region? 

📅 11 February 2026
🌐 Online & FREE
🎓 Open to both ISPAH members and non-members 

🔗 Register at buff.ly/yoK6FtR

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January 23, 2026 at 1:01 AM

📣 Just 5 days until our PAHO webinar “Preparing your abstract submission for the ISPAH Congress 2026”

📅 27th January, various time zones (hosted in Spanish).
🌐 Online & FREE for all - ISPAH members & non-members
January 22, 2026 at 12:02 PM
📣 ¡Solo faltan 5 días para nuestro webinar de la Región Panamericana!
Tema: Preparando tu resumen para enviarlo al Congreso ISPAH 2026

📅 Fecha: martes 27 de enero de 2026
🕒 Horarios del webinar en diferentes zonas horarias.
🌐 En línea y GRATUITO para todos (miembros y no miembros de ISPAH)
January 22, 2026 at 12:02 PM
🌟 jpahjournal.bsky.social Article Spotlight! 🌟

💭 We're highlighting a new study from #ISPAH member Bruno Bizzozero Peroni!
➡️ The research examines how adequate current #PhysicalActivity guidelines are for low- and middle-income counties.

🔗 Paper 👉 doi.org/10.1123/jpah...
January 21, 2026 at 7:02 PM
🤝 Join the global community shaping the future of movement.
🌎 Be part of something bigger at #ISPAH2026 in Mérida.

🔗 ispah.org/congress-his...

@inspmx.bsky.social | @utaustin.bsky.social

#PhysicalActivity #ActividadFísica #Merida #Mexico
January 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM
📣 Have you worked on physical activity within public education, including mass media? We want to hear from you!

🌍 In the ISPAH #8Investments Community Hub, academics/policymakers/practitioners share real-world experiences in designing, implementing and evaluating #PhysicalActivity initiatives.

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January 20, 2026 at 2:01 AM
✍️ Abstract submissions for #ISPAH2026 Congress are open until next month!
Showcase your research and connect with a global community.

🔗 Submit your abstract by 9th February at buff.ly/HLyceMx

💡 @inspmx.bsky.social | @utaustin.bsky.social
#ActividadFisica #AtividadeFisica #Merida #Mexico
January 19, 2026 at 6:00 AM
📣 Calling all low- and middle-income country early career researchers!

Have you applied for the #ISPAH2026 Congress LMIC ECR Scholarship, sponsored by @jpahjournal.bsky.social?

Hear from Dra. Gabriela Agrumedo, 2022 ISPAH Congress ECR Scholarship recipient, on her tips for your application!

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January 18, 2026 at 10:02 PM
✨ If you could change ONE global #PhysicalActivity policy overnight, what would it be?

E.g. integrate PA prescriptions into primary care, redesign cities for active transport, or protect green and public movement spaces?

👇 Every context is different — share your perspective below
#ISPAHAsks #ISPAH
January 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM

👋 Don’t forget to register for our upcoming FREE webinar on January 27th 2026!

Join us for a vibrant conversation featuring early-career researchers and students—especially from Latin America and other low- and middle-income countries—in preparing high-quality abstracts for ISPAH Congress 2026.
January 15, 2026 at 7:02 PM
👋 ¡No te pierdas nuestro próximo webinar gratuito!

📅 Fecha: martes 27 de enero de 2026
Únete a una sesión interactiva con investigadores en etapa temprana y estudiantes —especialmente de América Latina y países de ingresos bajos y medios— para aprender a preparar resúmenes de alta calidad.
January 15, 2026 at 7:02 PM
📢 Are you an ISPAH member with a recent publication in @jpahjournal.bsky.social?

🌟 Submit your article to be featured in our monthly Active Evidence Reel Series!

➡️ Submit here: ispah.org/members-area...
January 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM
❓ Questions about #ISPAH2026 Congress?
Whether you’re planning to submit an abstract, attend in person, or simply want to know more about Mérida, we’re here to help!

👉 Drop your questions in the comments here. Our team will gather the most common ones & share clear answers in an upcoming post.

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January 13, 2026 at 7:03 PM
🌟 @jpahjournal.bsky.social Article Spotlight! 🌟

Dr @katjasiefken.bsky.social & colleagues found that COVID-19 opened a policy window for active transportation, resulting in infrastructure change and reinforcing the need for sustained AT investment for public health.
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#ISPAH #JPAH
January 12, 2026 at 5:01 AM
🌟 @jpahjournal.bsky.social Article Spotlight! 🌟

💭 In the latest issue of JPAH, outgoing Co-Editor Pedro C. Hallal reflects on his time with the journal since January 2021.

🔗 Read the article here: buff.ly/FsjrDL5

#ISPAH #JPAH #PhysicalActivity
January 11, 2026 at 6:01 AM
⏳ One month left to submit your abstract!
Don’t miss your chance to share your work at the world’s leading physical activity congress.

🔗 Submit now: ispah.org/congress-202...

@inspmx.bsky.social | @utaustin.bsky.social
#PhysicalActivity #ActividadFisica #AtividadeFisica #Merida #Mexico
January 9, 2026 at 12:01 PM
⭐ Keen to catch up on the recent ISPAH-JPAH Early Career Social Webinar?
The recording is available now! Check it out to learn more about LMIC ECR Congress Scholarships.

🔗 👉 ispah.org/councils-and...
January 7, 2026 at 6:00 AM
📣 ¡Atención investigadores emergentes en países de bajo y medio ingreso!

¿Ya aplicaste a la beca LMIC ECR del Congreso #ISPAH2026, patrocinada por jpahjournal.bsky.social?

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January 6, 2026 at 5:15 AM

📌 Our upcoming free webinar on Tuesday 27 January 2026 is fast approaching!
Join us as we spotlight to support early-career researchers and students—especially from Latin America and other low- and middle-income countries—in preparing high-quality abstracts for the ISPAH Congress 2026 in Mexico.
January 5, 2026 at 12:01 PM
📌 ¡El webinar gratuito del martes 27 de enero de 2026 está cada vez más cerca!

Únete a este evento diseñado para apoyar a investigadores en etapa temprana y estudiantes, especialmente de América Latina y países de ingresos bajos y medios, en la preparación de resúmenes de alta calidad.
January 5, 2026 at 12:01 PM
🏆 Congratulations to December's Photo Competition Winner, @hhhernanhurtado.bsky.social! 📸

🇨🇴 Taken in Colombia, at the "Fuertemente Activos Festival" - part of a government strategy that promotes a healthy lifestyle via physical activity. Fabio Sanz, a participant, is pictured with his son.

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December 30, 2025 at 5:01 AM
We’re excited to invite you to a free, online webinar designed to support early-career researchers and students - especially from Latin America and other low- and middle-income countries - in preparing high-quality abstracts for the ISPAH Congress 2026 in Mexico.
December 23, 2025 at 2:34 AM
🚨 Preparando tu resumen para el Congreso ISPAH 2026 📑

¡Te invitamos a participar en nuestro webinar gratuito en línea, diseñado para brindar apoyo a estudiantes e investigadores en etapa temprana —especialmente de América Latina y países de ingresos bajos y medios— en la preparación de resúmenes.
December 23, 2025 at 2:34 AM

📅 27th January 2026 (Various time zones)

👉 Open to both ISPAH members and non-members (the webinar will be hosted in Spanish)
🔗 Register today: ispah.org/ispah-early-...

#ISPAH2026 #PAHO #PhysicalActivity #LMIC #EarlyCareerResearchers
December 23, 2025 at 2:06 AM