Taru M

Physical Therapist, PhD in Epidemiology. Reseacher & Student of life. Social, economic, political & justice issues enthusiast. Posts and opinions are mine.

[Physical Activity Researcher Podcast 🎙️ @PA_Researcher]

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Dr. Bruno da Costa discusses the evolving landscape of physical activity and technology's role in shaping our exercise habits.

Learn how changes in society and tech influence our fitness routines.

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[@activehealthykids.org @activehealthyk1]

This #WorldChildrensDay, we’re amplifying children’s voices and advocating for their right to an active, healthy life—everywhere, every day.
Let’s create a world where all children can participate, be listened to, and thrive. 💙🌍
Learn more at:
https://t.co/lEXPMkq4si

[ISBNPA @ISBNPA]

📣 We’re excited to invite researchers and practitioners to join a global effort to build a Compendium of Physical Activities for the Early Years (0–5.9 years) — modeled after existing compendiums for other age groups.

Learn more here 👉 https://t.co/kj58mzKlYk

[INTUE @INTUE_]

The INTUE Annual Award was presented to Prof Jillian Haszard, to honour her outstanding contributions to time-use epidemiology. Congratulations to Jillian on her fantastic achievements! https://t.co/b50TO72Jlj

[INTUE @INTUE_]

The INTUE Annual Award was presented to Prof Kelly Mackintosh @Kel_Mackintosh, to honour her outstanding contributions to time-use epidemiology. Congratulations to Kelly on her fantastic achievements! https://t.co/b50TO72Jlj

[INTUE @INTUE_]

The INTUE Annual Award was presented to Dr Matthew Bourke @MatthewBourkePA, to honour his outstanding contributions to time-use epidemiology. Congratulations to Matthew on his fantastic achievements! https://t.co/b50TO72Jlj

[INTUE @INTUE_]

The INTUE Annual Award was presented to Dr Louise Foley @loudoestweet, to honour her outstanding contributions to time-use epidemiology. Congratulations to Louise on her fantastic achievements! https://t.co/b50TO72Jlj

[INTUE @INTUE_]

The INTUE Annual Award was presented to Prof Scott Duncan, to honour his outstanding contributions to time-use epidemiology. Congratulations to Scott on his fantastic achievements! https://t.co/b50TO72Jlj

[Lina Majed @MajedLina]

My favorite session for Day 3 of #ISBNPA2025 with Prof Mark Tremblay, president of the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance @activehealthyk1.
It was great to connect with many members and country leaders. See you all again in Mexico!

[ISBNPA CPM SIG @isbnpa_cpm]

Good morning from Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland! Doors are open, and the first workshop sessions are underway. We’re looking forward to a great day of learning, connection and kōrero at #ISBNPA2025

[Ben Singh PhD @BenSinghPhD]

Our new umbrella review/meta-meta-analysis (375 RCTs, 38,000+ youth) shows exercise:

🧠 Reduces depression & anxiety
🏋️ Resistance & mixed modes most effective
⏱️ 12-week programs better for depression
🧘 Light–moderate intensity best for anxiety

📄 https://t.co/7p9gLqKezy

[@activehealthykids.org @activehealthyk1]

New AHKGA board meeting!
☀️Main take home message is that we will be working hard all summer/winter to ensure a successful #GlobalMatrix 5.0 development! ☀️🫠
Strategies to audit of the grades & to promote/communicate the future Global Matrix 5.0 findings are almost ready!

[@activehealthykids.org @activehealthyk1]

💥Conference news!🎤
The Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance will be hosting a symposium at the International Society of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity (@ISBNPA) 2025 Conference in Auckland, New Zealand! 🇳🇿
https://t.co/ZrnPZ5d9Kn

[Francisco B. Ortega @ortegaporcel]

Cardiorespiratory fitness and health in children and adolescents: an overview of systematic reviews with meta-analyses representing over 125 000 observations covering 33 health-related outcomes https://t.co/Evc430DDQz

[ISPAH @ISPAH]

📢 Spotlight on Uruguay's @activehealthyk1 report card!

💡 Who’s making active play, sports, and physical education more accessible in Uruguay? Tag the researchers, organizations, and change makers leading the way! 🏃‍♂️⚽🏙️

Available in Spanish 👉 https://t.co/9gl6kDsUOH

[@activehealthykids.org @activehealthyk1]

New blog post by Professor John Reilly! This new study involved a Delphi process among international experts to identify & prioritise the steps needed to improve movement behaviour surveillance from infancy to the end of adolescence.
https://t.co/xBS88lnxBd

[@activehealthykids.org @activehealthyk1]

1st AHKGA board meeting of the year done. We look tired, but we have very exciting updates almost ready! Stay tuned for our:
✨Updated indicators definitions & benchmarks⚠️
✨New publication strategy📕
✨1st #GlobalMatrix 5.0 survey❓
✨New webinar📺
✨& more coming soon!🔥

[participaction @ParticipACTION]

👩🏾‍🏫Exercise science term of the week: Bone-strengthening activity
It's any movement that puts good stress on your bones, helping them grow stronger! Think jumping, running or lifting weights. Just like muscles, bones get stronger when you work them.

[@activehealthykids.org @activehealthyk1]

🎉🌍 New year, new chapter! Let's make 2025 a year of action, health, and positive change for kids and communities worldwide. Together, we can inspire movement, well-being, and connection. 💪💫
From all of us at AHKGA, Happy New Year! 🥳 Here's to a thriving and active 2025! 🌟

[Journal of Physical Activity & Health @JPAHjournal]

We're grateful for the authors who submitted their best research to JPAH in 2024. Here's to a healthier world in 2025!