David Lubans

Introducing our new measure to help researchers navigate the design, evaluation, and dissemination of school-based physical activity interventions 😉. Well done @AngeliekVerdo01 and thanks to the 38 experts from 14 countries who contributed. Please use! rdcu.be/dR4DE

How many steps do we really need a day for good health? Excited to share our new research in @TheLancetPH thelancet.com/journals/lanpu… * Even small increases for those inactive could be helpful * 7000 is a realistic target backed by science Keep stepping 🚶‍♂️🚶🧑‍🦯🏃‍♀️

🧠 Help shape the language of health behaviour research! Join a global effort to define how we talk about physical activity, sedentary behaviour & sleep across 24 hours. Researchers & professionals—get involved! #24hrMovement #HealthResearch

📢 New publication in Journal of Public Health! RT improves physical & affective components of physical literacy in youth. Congrats to Víctor Valle-Muñoz (1st author, PhD thesis) & all international co-authors! 🌍@22victor1996 🔗 acortar.link/UskWUY #PhysicalLiteracy #YOUTH

Most adolescents move less, sit more, and sleep worse on weekends than on schooldays. This decline in 24-hour movement behaviors is linked to lower quality of life and well-being. Those who kept healthy routines all week felt best 🥇 doi.org/10.1111/cch.70…

📢Another great talk lined up from one of our keynotes📢 Have you submitted your abstract for #ASPA2025 yet? Don't delay, abstract submission has been extended to 14th of July!👇 aspactivity.org/conference-202…

Forgot to submit your abstract for #ASPA2025? Have no fear, we've just extended submissions to 14 July! Don't miss out this time and make sure you get your abstract in ASAP: aspactivity.org/conference-202…

Will we see you in sunny Newcastle? ☀️ Abstract submissions for #ASPA2025 are open until 30th of June. Submit your abstract now: aspactivity.org/conference-202…

I'm Dr. Annie Andrews. I’m a pediatrician, not a politician. But either way I know how to handle people who are full of sh*t. Today I am announcing my campaign for US Senate to replace Lindsey Graham. RT if you're with me.

We look forward to hosting you in Newcastle for this exciting event!

This Audio Overview explores the age-old question of ‘should youth do strength training?’. The discussion addresses: -common misconceptions -scientific evidence and position statements -insights properly designed and supervised programs Give it a listen .. and learn on-the-go. joeeisenmann.substack.com/p/is-strength-…

Are you a student doing school-related physical activity research? Submit your 250-word abstract to present in The Future of School PA Research 3-min Lightning presentations! ✉️ Submissions close 5 June 2025 - submit to natalie.lander@deakin.edu.au 📅 Registrations opening soon

New study from our team is out! School-based HIIT programs focusing on strength & endurance boost teens’ fitness and cognitive function. Stronger bodies, sharper minds — straight from the classroom! ⚡💪🧠@frangonfer #tesisperez #HIIT #TeenHealth frontiersin.org/journals/psych…

Write science for kids and let kids participate in it! 🧠✨ Check out this article written for young minds & reviewed by young experts on how sports boost mental health 🏀⚽ Read more: links.email.frontiersin.org/ls/click?upn=u… @capp_erasmusmc #ChildReviewers #SportsScience

This PhD position has been extended and opened to internationals! Spread the word! @IMDRC_MotorDev @NASPSPA @ASPActivity @aiesep #physicalliteracy #motorskills

Do you have a passion for #physicalactivity? We're seeking Expressions of Interest from groups in the Asia region to host #ASPA2026! Showcase your city and shape an unforgettable event! 📅 Applications close 30 April 2025 🔗 Learn more: aspactivity.org/conference/see…

Happy Monday! The paper that sums up my 3-year postdoc at @UOW @GAMeS_RG_ is published (and open access!). Thank you to the superstar team of experts who assisted in this process! @stewartvella @cswannpsych @SportPsychAus et al. bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/…

Do you have a passion for #physicalactivity? We're seeking Expressions of Interest from groups in the Asia region to host #ASPA2026! Showcase your city and shape an unforgettable event! 📅 Applications close 30 April 2025 🔗 Learn more: aspactivity.org/conference/see…

🚨new publication! Physical activity type and duration in disabled and non-disabled adults @karenmilton8 @AJAtkin @UeaMed @UEAResearch doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo…

Great to see Centre for Active Living and Learning Professor, @philmorgo and his team doing such impactful work to keep #teenagegirls engaged in #sport: Sport, their way – funding boost to keep teen girls in the game newcastle.edu.au/newsroom/featu… via @uni_newcastle

Really pleased to see our position statement on exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community in this issue of @_JSAMS doi.org/10.1016/j.jsam… @syd_health @SydneyMSK @SMA_News @AnneTiedemann1 @CathieSherr @DrSturnieks