Lots of new and exciting information in this month's issue of the Activity Advcate, NCPPA's comprehensive newsletter focused on physical activity and getting American's moving. Check it out Here!
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Post date: May 15, 2018
Tuesday, May 15, 2018, Washington, DC—The National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity (NCPPA) sponsored a briefing on Capitol Hill on May 10 to call attention to how Congress, the Administration, industry, nonprofits and others within both the public and private sectors can work together to create a national way of life that supports and inspires physical activity—a linchpin for a physically, economically, and militarily stronger America. The event, “Creating an Active America Together,” was held during National Physical Fitness and Sports Month and came on the heels of an all-day workshop at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to address the issue of obesity and overweight in the armed forces.
“The amount of physical activity Americans get on a regular basis affects our... Read More
Post date: May 03, 2018
What: Creating an Active America Together Congressional Briefing
When: May 10 at 2pm
Where: Capitol Visitor's Center Room SVC-203-02
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, so it's the perfect time to talk to our elected officials about the dangers of inactivity, the benefits of physical activity and what they can do to help get Americans moving. Join our diverse group of passionate and enthusiastic stakeholders from government, nonprofit, academia and the public health community for a congressional briefing as we discuss the importance of a comprehensive effort into actions to promote physical activity, physical fitness, youth sports, and military readiness in America. RSVP to ncppa@heart.org
Post date: Mar 28, 2018
Welcome to Issue 36 of the Activity Advocate, NCPPA's comprehensive e-newsletter on physical activity. The Activity Advocate includes policy, news, conference and event, organization and research updates all focused on physical activity.
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Post date: May 26, 2017
By Laura Kelly - The Washington Times
Chris Jordan, inventor of the 7-Minute Workout, sought to lead by example Thursday, urging attendees at a congressional information session on physical fitness that — even in suits and ties — they could complete a few simple exercise moves. “Move more, exercise smarter,” Mr. Jordan told the group, demonstrating arm stretches and seated knee raises before performing a few repetitions with a resistance band.
With May being Physical Fitness Month, the National Coalition for Promoting Physical... Read More
