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The Activist

@theactiveworld

ideas, insights, thoughts for a more #ActiveWorld. #active #physicalactivity #sport #participation #massparticipation #experiencedesign

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It is believed 5.3 million deaths each year are due to physical inactivity; and it is 1 of the 10 leading factors c…lnkd.in/gsdPA-t

Will Cycling save the World?

Why cycling is the best vehicle to save the world, and the role you have to play! According to the World Health Organisation, there is a global “crisis” that has become more deadly than smoking. A...

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Aus Minister for Sport announces national plan for elite sport and participation. #ActiveWorld ausport.gov.au/news/asc_news…
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The value of sport. One of my friends asked "Why do you pay so much money for your kids to do all their sports”? linkedin.com/pulse/one-my-fr…
One of my friends asked "Why do you pay so much money for your kids to do all their sports”?

One of my friends asked "Why do you pay so much money for your kids to do all their sports”?

One of my friends asked "Why do you pay so much money for your kids to do all their sports”? Well I have a confession to make; I don't pay for my kids to to do sports. Personally, I couldn't care...

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ISPAH@ISPAH12 May 2017
World Health Org announces announces the development of a draft global action plan for #PhysicalActivity bit.ly/2prSgwk @WHO
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Growth of the #ActiveWorld in new worlds. Mass marathon races staged for the first time at China's National Games. news.xinhuanet.com/english/2…
Is #PhysicalActivity contagious? Interesting findings & comments on study of #BehaviouralInsights #exercise viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2…

Is Physical Fitness Contagious? - USC Viterbi | School of Engineering

Researcher Greg Ver Steeg partnered with Evidation Health and Google to investigate how online friends can make you fit

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More Casual #Participation In #Sports Trends #USA #ActiveWorld via @forbes forbes.com/sites/blakewillia…
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#SFIA Topline Report Shows Conflicting #Sport #Participation Trends | #UsaSport sgbonline.com/sfia-topline-r…
Protect Spaces for #Sport and Promote #PhysicalActivity, Says Report on Global Goals aroundtherings.com/site/A__5…
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Happy #WorldPhysicalActivityDay! Celebrate by setting simple goals, like going for an extra walk, and slowly increase those goals over time
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Exhausting! Best #fitness GIF ever! #worldphysicalactivityday #exercise
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"If exercise were a pill, it would be one of the most cost-effective drugs ever invented." #WorldPhysicalActivityDay #Yorkshire
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Nice summary from @GoPAnetwork on the evolution of the #PhysicalActivity #research field #health
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How sport can (help) save the world #PhysicalActivity #active #Go linkedin.com/pulse/how-we-ca…
How sport can (help) save the world

How sport can (help) save the world

There is a crisis in the world today, one of inactivity. “Physical inactivity is recognized as a global pandemic that not only leads to diseases and early deaths, but imposes a major burden to the...

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We asked children why they don't get enough exercise – here's what they said theconversation.com/we-asked… via @ConversationEDU
Interesting study into influence of the socioeconomic environment on #physicalactivity @TIME ti.me/2o9mbZj
True incentive for #ActiveTransport? This App Lets Your Company Pay You To #BikeToWork fastcompany.com/3069271/this… @FastCompany
The case for HITT. 'Earth-shattering' study reveals the best exercise for anti-ageing smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-… via @DailyLifeAU
91% of children not getting enough #exercise, new figures show wig.ht/2f7p via @OnTheWight
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