A Life Course Approach to Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Health Research: Critical Challenges, Innovations, and Opportunities

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is hosting a two-day virtual workshop titled "A Life Course Approach to Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Health Research: Critical Challenges, Innovations, and Opportunities” on Tuesday, December 3rd, and Wednesday, December 4th, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST. This workshop will explore physical activity research from pregnancy to older adulthood, with an emphasis on reviewing alternatives to moderate-to-vigorous exercise, discussing health equity issues, and setting future physical activity priorities.

Key Objectives:

1. Across the Lifespan Approach: Explore recent breakthroughs in physical activity research that expand and integrate the concept of physical activity from during pregnancy through early life and adolescence to all stages of adulthood.
2. Health Equity Focus: Examine physical activity research through the lens of cultural and underrepresented groups to highlight how health equity must remain a high priority.
3. Future Directions: Account for current challenges and innovative strategies to identify research opportunities that will continue to propel the field forward.