Journal of Physical Activity & Health
@jpahjournal.bsky.social
JPAH publishes impactful research that drives transformational change in physical activity participation globally. Editors: Melody Ding & Pedro Hallal. Official journal of @ispah.org
Join us in welcoming @drjohnchong.bsky.social to our Editorial Board, where he co-leads JPAH's Early Career Researcher Committee.
He is a Research Fellow at the Univ. of Sydney, and he uses advanced measurement and analytical methods to evaluate population time-use behaviors.
He is a Research Fellow at the Univ. of Sydney, and he uses advanced measurement and analytical methods to evaluate population time-use behaviors.
November 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Join us in welcoming @drjohnchong.bsky.social to our Editorial Board, where he co-leads JPAH's Early Career Researcher Committee.
He is a Research Fellow at the Univ. of Sydney, and he uses advanced measurement and analytical methods to evaluate population time-use behaviors.
He is a Research Fellow at the Univ. of Sydney, and he uses advanced measurement and analytical methods to evaluate population time-use behaviors.
Emerging genetic evidence suggests that physical activity may help lower the risk of sleep disorders. A new study revealed a significant negative association between physical activity and sleep disorders, indicating a potential protective effect.
doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2025-0152
#sleepdisorder
doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2025-0152
#sleepdisorder
October 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Emerging genetic evidence suggests that physical activity may help lower the risk of sleep disorders. A new study revealed a significant negative association between physical activity and sleep disorders, indicating a potential protective effect.
doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2025-0152
#sleepdisorder
doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2025-0152
#sleepdisorder
Authors of a new commentary argue that while digital technologies create opportunities for data-driven learning and interventions, they also raise important challenges around equity, privacy, and health data literacy -- especially for children.
doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2025-0142
doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2025-0142
October 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Authors of a new commentary argue that while digital technologies create opportunities for data-driven learning and interventions, they also raise important challenges around equity, privacy, and health data literacy -- especially for children.
doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2025-0142
doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2025-0142
A new commentary by Rodrigo Reis argues that the stagnation in global progress in combating physical inactivity is not only a health challenge but also a governance one.
Democracies are uniquely positioned to support physical activity research & impact change.
doi.org/10.1123/jpah...
@ispah.org
Democracies are uniquely positioned to support physical activity research & impact change.
doi.org/10.1123/jpah...
@ispah.org
October 7, 2025 at 1:46 PM
A new commentary by Rodrigo Reis argues that the stagnation in global progress in combating physical inactivity is not only a health challenge but also a governance one.
Democracies are uniquely positioned to support physical activity research & impact change.
doi.org/10.1123/jpah...
@ispah.org
Democracies are uniquely positioned to support physical activity research & impact change.
doi.org/10.1123/jpah...
@ispah.org
Developing consistent, evidence-based physical activity & sedentary behavior guidelines requires shared methodological standards.
A new Delphi study reached consensus on key processes to strengthen guideline development and improve global consistency.
➡️ doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2025-0175
A new Delphi study reached consensus on key processes to strengthen guideline development and improve global consistency.
➡️ doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2025-0175
October 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Developing consistent, evidence-based physical activity & sedentary behavior guidelines requires shared methodological standards.
A new Delphi study reached consensus on key processes to strengthen guideline development and improve global consistency.
➡️ doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2025-0175
A new Delphi study reached consensus on key processes to strengthen guideline development and improve global consistency.
➡️ doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2025-0175
Applying the 24-hour movement paradigm to people diagnosed with cancer may offer a more ability-focused way to address movement behaviors.
A recent scoping review explores this idea further:
🔗 doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2025-0062
@drfionarkennedy.bsky.social @markhamer.bsky.social
A recent scoping review explores this idea further:
🔗 doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2025-0062
@drfionarkennedy.bsky.social @markhamer.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Applying the 24-hour movement paradigm to people diagnosed with cancer may offer a more ability-focused way to address movement behaviors.
A recent scoping review explores this idea further:
🔗 doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2025-0062
@drfionarkennedy.bsky.social @markhamer.bsky.social
A recent scoping review explores this idea further:
🔗 doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2025-0062
@drfionarkennedy.bsky.social @markhamer.bsky.social
We'd like to put a face to a name -- Ruth Brady -- that you've likely encountered if you've submitted to the journal in the past year. Ruth is JPAH's Editorial Administrator, an important role that ensures the peer review side of things is running efficiently.
September 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
We'd like to put a face to a name -- Ruth Brady -- that you've likely encountered if you've submitted to the journal in the past year. Ruth is JPAH's Editorial Administrator, an important role that ensures the peer review side of things is running efficiently.
We're so excited to share this news with you! Professor Rodrigo Reis has agreed to become our next Co-Editor starting in Jan. 2026. Dr. Reis leads the People, Health, & Place research unit at Washington University in St. Louis.
More on this hire: journals.humankinetics.com/fileasset/JP...
More on this hire: journals.humankinetics.com/fileasset/JP...
July 31, 2025 at 1:32 PM
We're so excited to share this news with you! Professor Rodrigo Reis has agreed to become our next Co-Editor starting in Jan. 2026. Dr. Reis leads the People, Health, & Place research unit at Washington University in St. Louis.
More on this hire: journals.humankinetics.com/fileasset/JP...
More on this hire: journals.humankinetics.com/fileasset/JP...
Can a #FitBit, paired with clear goals, drive lasting physical activity changes among busy working women?
The Working Women Walking program used a SMART design to test four supports (Fitbit, texts, personal calls, and group meetings) among 301 low-active employees.
🔗doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2024-0790
The Working Women Walking program used a SMART design to test four supports (Fitbit, texts, personal calls, and group meetings) among 301 low-active employees.
🔗doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2024-0790
July 29, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Can a #FitBit, paired with clear goals, drive lasting physical activity changes among busy working women?
The Working Women Walking program used a SMART design to test four supports (Fitbit, texts, personal calls, and group meetings) among 301 low-active employees.
🔗doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2024-0790
The Working Women Walking program used a SMART design to test four supports (Fitbit, texts, personal calls, and group meetings) among 301 low-active employees.
🔗doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2024-0790
We welcome @karen-milton.bsky.social to our Editorial Board! You may recognize her from her work with @ispah.org, where she is currently Past President. Her research focuses on gaining greater political traction for the physical activity and health agenda.
July 29, 2025 at 3:44 PM
We welcome @karen-milton.bsky.social to our Editorial Board! You may recognize her from her work with @ispah.org, where she is currently Past President. Her research focuses on gaining greater political traction for the physical activity and health agenda.
A recent study found that integrating just 15 minutes of structured physical exercise twice a week into PE classes produced significant improvements in fitness and body composition over 12 weeks in adolescents.
doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2024-0720
#PE
#PhysicalEducation
#PhysicalActivityResearch
doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2024-0720
#PE
#PhysicalEducation
#PhysicalActivityResearch
July 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
A recent study found that integrating just 15 minutes of structured physical exercise twice a week into PE classes produced significant improvements in fitness and body composition over 12 weeks in adolescents.
doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2024-0720
#PE
#PhysicalEducation
#PhysicalActivityResearch
doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2024-0720
#PE
#PhysicalEducation
#PhysicalActivityResearch
Meet Charles Lucena, a postdoc at the University of Otago who recently published a systematic review in JPAH on the associations of sedentary time & physical activity with cardiovascular disease.
🔗 doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2024-0019
#EarlyCareerResearcher
#PhysicalActivityResearch
🔗 doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2024-0019
#EarlyCareerResearcher
#PhysicalActivityResearch
July 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Meet Charles Lucena, a postdoc at the University of Otago who recently published a systematic review in JPAH on the associations of sedentary time & physical activity with cardiovascular disease.
🔗 doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2024-0019
#EarlyCareerResearcher
#PhysicalActivityResearch
🔗 doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2024-0019
#EarlyCareerResearcher
#PhysicalActivityResearch
Understanding what supports sustain physical activity is essential for improving health outcomes in people with #Type2Diabetes.
A recent study followed adults 10 months after supervised exercise and identified key factors linked to ongoing activity.
doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2024-0808
A recent study followed adults 10 months after supervised exercise and identified key factors linked to ongoing activity.
doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2024-0808
July 2, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Understanding what supports sustain physical activity is essential for improving health outcomes in people with #Type2Diabetes.
A recent study followed adults 10 months after supervised exercise and identified key factors linked to ongoing activity.
doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2024-0808
A recent study followed adults 10 months after supervised exercise and identified key factors linked to ongoing activity.
doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2024-0808
A recent study developed & validated a multivariable model that used #machinelearning to identify cognitive function, physical function, & willingness to engage in #physicalactivity as the most important predictors of drop-out in a going-out program for older adults.
doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2024-0723
doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2024-0723
July 1, 2025 at 2:20 PM
A recent study developed & validated a multivariable model that used #machinelearning to identify cognitive function, physical function, & willingness to engage in #physicalactivity as the most important predictors of drop-out in a going-out program for older adults.
doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2024-0723
doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2024-0723
Meet Victor Martinez, a PhD candidate at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, who recently published in JPAH a network analysis of the impact of physical activity and lifestyle on mental health.
doi.org/10.1123/jpah...
#EarlyCareerResearcher
#PhysicalActivityResearch
doi.org/10.1123/jpah...
#EarlyCareerResearcher
#PhysicalActivityResearch
July 1, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Meet Victor Martinez, a PhD candidate at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, who recently published in JPAH a network analysis of the impact of physical activity and lifestyle on mental health.
doi.org/10.1123/jpah...
#EarlyCareerResearcher
#PhysicalActivityResearch
doi.org/10.1123/jpah...
#EarlyCareerResearcher
#PhysicalActivityResearch
Meet Inés Nieto, an Assistant Professor at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos in Spain, who recently published a systematic review of social return on investment as applied to physical activity and sport.
🔗 doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2024-0174
@inesnietoromero.bsky.social
#EarlyCareerResearcher
🔗 doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2024-0174
@inesnietoromero.bsky.social
#EarlyCareerResearcher
June 19, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Meet Inés Nieto, an Assistant Professor at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos in Spain, who recently published a systematic review of social return on investment as applied to physical activity and sport.
🔗 doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2024-0174
@inesnietoromero.bsky.social
#EarlyCareerResearcher
🔗 doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2024-0174
@inesnietoromero.bsky.social
#EarlyCareerResearcher
JPAH & ISPAH are thrilled to congratulate @marynwanjau.bsky.social, a Class of 2024 graduate of the Bill Kohl Peer Review Academy who was mentored by Ulf Ekelund.
Enrollment for next year's class is currently open through June 15th!
🔗 ispah.org/peer-review-...
@ulfekelund.bsky.social
Enrollment for next year's class is currently open through June 15th!
🔗 ispah.org/peer-review-...
@ulfekelund.bsky.social
June 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
JPAH & ISPAH are thrilled to congratulate @marynwanjau.bsky.social, a Class of 2024 graduate of the Bill Kohl Peer Review Academy who was mentored by Ulf Ekelund.
Enrollment for next year's class is currently open through June 15th!
🔗 ispah.org/peer-review-...
@ulfekelund.bsky.social
Enrollment for next year's class is currently open through June 15th!
🔗 ispah.org/peer-review-...
@ulfekelund.bsky.social
JPAH & ISPAH are thrilled to announce the first of our Bill Kohl Peer Review Academy graduates for the Class of 2024, Zhanjia Zhang, who was mentored by Stuart Biddle.
Enrollment for next year's class is currently open through June 15th!
🔗 ispah.org/peer-review-...
@stuartjhbiddle.bsky.social
Enrollment for next year's class is currently open through June 15th!
🔗 ispah.org/peer-review-...
@stuartjhbiddle.bsky.social
June 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM
JPAH & ISPAH are thrilled to announce the first of our Bill Kohl Peer Review Academy graduates for the Class of 2024, Zhanjia Zhang, who was mentored by Stuart Biddle.
Enrollment for next year's class is currently open through June 15th!
🔗 ispah.org/peer-review-...
@stuartjhbiddle.bsky.social
Enrollment for next year's class is currently open through June 15th!
🔗 ispah.org/peer-review-...
@stuartjhbiddle.bsky.social
Please welcome Dr. Paddy Dempsey to our group of Senior Associate Editors! His research is grounded in human physiology, exercise science, and medicine/public health.
@pcdempsey.bsky.social
@deakinuniversity.bsky.social
@mrcepid.bsky.social
@bakerresearchau.bsky.social
@ldc-news.bsky.social
@pcdempsey.bsky.social
@deakinuniversity.bsky.social
@mrcepid.bsky.social
@bakerresearchau.bsky.social
@ldc-news.bsky.social
June 3, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Please welcome Dr. Paddy Dempsey to our group of Senior Associate Editors! His research is grounded in human physiology, exercise science, and medicine/public health.
@pcdempsey.bsky.social
@deakinuniversity.bsky.social
@mrcepid.bsky.social
@bakerresearchau.bsky.social
@ldc-news.bsky.social
@pcdempsey.bsky.social
@deakinuniversity.bsky.social
@mrcepid.bsky.social
@bakerresearchau.bsky.social
@ldc-news.bsky.social
🌟 The Bill Kohl Peer Review Academy is now accepting applications for its second cohort. This is your opportunity to grow as a peer reviewer, sharpen your skills, and connect with global mentors.
🗓️ Applications close June 15 – don’t miss out!
ispah.org/peer-review-...
🗓️ Applications close June 15 – don’t miss out!
ispah.org/peer-review-...
June 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🌟 The Bill Kohl Peer Review Academy is now accepting applications for its second cohort. This is your opportunity to grow as a peer reviewer, sharpen your skills, and connect with global mentors.
🗓️ Applications close June 15 – don’t miss out!
ispah.org/peer-review-...
🗓️ Applications close June 15 – don’t miss out!
ispah.org/peer-review-...
A 20-year follow-up of Greek adults shows that staying regularly active is rare, but highly valuable. The preventive power of lifelong movement invites policy and practice that make daily activity an attainable norm.
doi.org/10.1123/jpah...
@nikdim.bsky.social @fotiosbarkas.bsky.social et al.
doi.org/10.1123/jpah...
@nikdim.bsky.social @fotiosbarkas.bsky.social et al.
May 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
A 20-year follow-up of Greek adults shows that staying regularly active is rare, but highly valuable. The preventive power of lifelong movement invites policy and practice that make daily activity an attainable norm.
doi.org/10.1123/jpah...
@nikdim.bsky.social @fotiosbarkas.bsky.social et al.
doi.org/10.1123/jpah...
@nikdim.bsky.social @fotiosbarkas.bsky.social et al.
🏆 JPAH's Best Commentary (2024) 🏆
“Unmasking the Political Power of Physical Activity Research: Harnessing the 'Apolitical-Ness' as a Catalyst for Addressing the Challenges of Our Time”
Congrats to authors Eun-Young Lee & Mark Tremblay
doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2023-0280
@activehealthyk1.bsky.social
“Unmasking the Political Power of Physical Activity Research: Harnessing the 'Apolitical-Ness' as a Catalyst for Addressing the Challenges of Our Time”
Congrats to authors Eun-Young Lee & Mark Tremblay
doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2023-0280
@activehealthyk1.bsky.social
May 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
🏆 JPAH's Best Commentary (2024) 🏆
“Unmasking the Political Power of Physical Activity Research: Harnessing the 'Apolitical-Ness' as a Catalyst for Addressing the Challenges of Our Time”
Congrats to authors Eun-Young Lee & Mark Tremblay
doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2023-0280
@activehealthyk1.bsky.social
“Unmasking the Political Power of Physical Activity Research: Harnessing the 'Apolitical-Ness' as a Catalyst for Addressing the Challenges of Our Time”
Congrats to authors Eun-Young Lee & Mark Tremblay
doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2023-0280
@activehealthyk1.bsky.social
We welcome Professor Alfonso Jimenez to our Editorial Board! Based at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos in Spain, Dr. Jimenez researches how to facilitate a more active lifestyle through integrating physical activity, exercise, and sports participation.
@profajimenez.bsky.social
@profajimenez.bsky.social
May 15, 2025 at 1:32 PM
We welcome Professor Alfonso Jimenez to our Editorial Board! Based at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos in Spain, Dr. Jimenez researches how to facilitate a more active lifestyle through integrating physical activity, exercise, and sports participation.
@profajimenez.bsky.social
@profajimenez.bsky.social
🏆 JPAH's Best Best Intervention, Policy, or Advocacy Article (2024) 🏆
“Advocating for Implementation of the Global Action Plan on Physical Activity: Challenges and Support Requirements”
Free to read: doi.org/10.1123/jpah...
Congrats to the authors!!
“Advocating for Implementation of the Global Action Plan on Physical Activity: Challenges and Support Requirements”
Free to read: doi.org/10.1123/jpah...
Congrats to the authors!!
May 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
🏆 JPAH's Best Best Intervention, Policy, or Advocacy Article (2024) 🏆
“Advocating for Implementation of the Global Action Plan on Physical Activity: Challenges and Support Requirements”
Free to read: doi.org/10.1123/jpah...
Congrats to the authors!!
“Advocating for Implementation of the Global Action Plan on Physical Activity: Challenges and Support Requirements”
Free to read: doi.org/10.1123/jpah...
Congrats to the authors!!
👏 Congrats to Tyler Prochnow, Laurel Curran, Christina Amo, & Meg Patterson. Their review of articles that assessed how physical activity is impacted by aspects of the built & social environment was shortlisted for JPAH's Best Review Article award.
Free to read: doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2022-0403
Free to read: doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2022-0403
May 6, 2025 at 3:55 PM
👏 Congrats to Tyler Prochnow, Laurel Curran, Christina Amo, & Meg Patterson. Their review of articles that assessed how physical activity is impacted by aspects of the built & social environment was shortlisted for JPAH's Best Review Article award.
Free to read: doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2022-0403
Free to read: doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2022-0403