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🇪🇺 Thrilled to Speak at the European Commission’s European Week of Sport Debrief Seminar! 🇪🇺 EuropeActive had the special opportunity to represent our national associations at the European Week of Sport Debrief Seminar. Our national associations and partners are dedicated driving force behind the #BEACTIVEDAY campaign, and it was a pleasure to share their incredible efforts across Europe. During our presentation, we highlighted the inspiring initiatives of our members, delved into campaign implementation strategies, showcased the resources we provide, and discussed the impact we achieve through this campaign. An interesting focus was our unique data collection methodology, enabled by 4GLOBAL PLC and their cutting-edge data dashboard, which sets a new standard for tracking and reporting impact. The day also featured a look back at European Week of Sport 2024, insights into communication activities, and a dynamic feedback session exploring ways to improve strategies and engagement. Additionally, was exciting to learn more about European School Sport Day (National School, University and Leisure Sport Federation) and MOVE Week (ISCA - International Sport and Culture Association)! A huge thank you to European Commission for such a productive and inspiring event. It’s exciting to be part of a collective effort that truly makes a difference in promoting active lifestyles across Europe. Let’s keep the momentum going! 💪✨ #EuropeanWeekOfSport #BeActiveDay #Collaboration #Innovation

🏆 EuropeActive was honoured to attend the #BeActive Awards Gala Night, organised by the European Commission. This inspiring event highlighted outstanding initiatives from across Europe that promote physical activity and health. Here are the winners of this year’s awards: ✨ BeActive Education Award – SPORTUNION Österreich: Recognised for encouraging children to be active beyond traditional physical education through creative after-school programs and active school days. ✨ BeActive Workplace Award – Métropole de Lyon: Celebrated for exemplary initiatives that motivate employees to embrace physical activity during work hours and beyond. ✨ BeActive Local Hero Award – Alessio Bernabò: Honoured for inspiring his local community to engage in physical activity and promoting an active lifestyle. ✨ BeActive Across Generations Award – Fundacja Rozwoju Sportu: Acknowledged for promoting inter-generational sport and activities that bring people of all ages together. These projects exemplify how physical activity can enrich lives, connect communities, and build a healthier Europe. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees! 👏 #EuropeActive #BeActive #PhysicalActivity #CommunityHealth

Thank you to milon industries GmbH for the kind invitation to the inspiring World Congress 2024 in Augsburg last week! With bold innovations, a vision for the future, and a truly unforgettable event, milon continues to push boundaries in the fitness and health sector. Held at the historic Parktheater Göggingen, the event brought together over 400 industry leaders to witness groundbreaking product launches, including the Q Hip Thrust and Q Dips, alongside cutting-edge features like Self-Onboarding and Quick Train. The day celebrated innovation, teamwork, and excellence, ending on a high note with an incredible performance by The BossHoss. We are proud to have milon as a valued President's Council member at EuropeActive. Their commitment to innovation and excellence aligns perfectly with our mission to advance the fitness and physical activity sector across Europe. Here’s to shaping the future of fitness together! 💪✨

🌟 #ThrowbackThursday to our incredible #BEACTIVEDAY event in Brussels! 🌟 Physical activity isn’t just about moving—it’s about improving our health, boosting our mood, and creating stronger communities. That’s why #BEACTIVEDAY is so inspiring: it’s a powerful reminder of the positive impact staying active has on our lives. This year, the event in Brussels, organised in collaboration with Manzul Tavrus Akhmedov from AKVMOVE, was a true celebration of movement, inclusion, and sustainability. Even beyond Brussels, many activities embraced this year’s focus on accessibility for people with disabilities, ensuring that everyone had the chance to enjoy the joy and benefits of being active—all while prioritising sustainability 🌍. 🎉 And here’s the exciting part: the official results of this year’s pan-European campaign are coming soon! Spoiler alert—we’ve surpassed last year’s achievements! 🙌 Let’s keep the momentum going. Whether it’s a big event or a small step, every effort counts toward building a more active, inclusive, and healthier world. #BEACTIVEDAY #PhysicalActivity #Inclusion #Sustainability #EuropeanWeekOfSport #Accessibility ____ David Stalker FCIMSPA, Kai Troll, European Commission, Silke Frank, Jana Havrdová, Katarina A., Marco Mazzanti, Janosch Marx, John Treharne, Steven Ward, Marcel Boots, Kent Orrgren, Nathalie Schwartz, Anna Miškovičová, Kiera Wason-Milne, Ilaria Ragni, Gisella Guglielminotti, Ioana Nicoleta Marica, Emilia Happel, Priscilla Kazumba, Schaerbeek 1030 Schaarbeek

📢 A Unified Step Forward for Fitness Standards: Introducing The Active Standard! We at EuropeActive are thrilled to support the launch of The Active Standard (TAS) by ukactive, a vital new certification designed to elevate quality and compliance across fitness and leisure facilities in the UK. Aligned with FITcert – EuropeActive's trusted scheme for quality assurance – and Quest, TAS sets a strong foundation for operators of all sizes to demonstrate: ✅ Compliance with UK laws ✅ Commitment to professional and safeguarding standards ✅ Excellence in health and safety ✅ Consumer trust through transparent certification This milestone builds on the partnership between EuropeActive, ukactive, and other industry leaders, including Sport England, CIMSPA, Right Directions (Management) Ltd, and NEN. Together, we’re advancing a shared mission of raising industry standards and fostering trust across the UK and Europe. For operators, TAS not only solidifies consumer confidence but also opens doors for greater integration into public health initiatives and partnerships. We’re proud to see TAS complementing FITcert, providing a seamless pathway for facilities to demonstrate their excellence while strengthening their resilience and reputation. To find out more about this exciting development, click here: https://lnkd.in/eJR7V4_A Let’s work together to create a safer, more professional, and trusted fitness industry for all. #TheActiveStandard #ukactive #EuropeActive #FITcert #nen #QualityStandards #FitnessIndustry #Collaboration

🌍 EuropeActive at the ISCA Moving People – Moving Europe Conference in Ljubljana 🇸🇮 On November 12–13, EuropeActive had the honor of participating in the ISCA - International Sport and Culture Association conference, themed #HealthyLifestyle4All. This inspiring event brought together experts and advocates in grassroots sport and health-enhancing physical activity (HEPA) to champion equal access to movement as a #HumanRight. 💡 Highlights included: 👉 Discussions on the importance of movement for everyone. 👉 Workshops exploring: Digital innovation and transformation in the physical activity sector. Building advocacy skills for greater impact. Intergenerational sporting activities. Value-based esports initiatives. 👉 A speed-dating session showcasing impactful projects like #IceheartsEurope #Digifit #GrassrootsEsports #PlacemakingSport #MOVINGforHEALTH #GlobalIRTS #GUMproject #ActiveAgeing. ISCA's Secretary General Jacob Feilberg Schouenborg concluded the day with an exciting invitation to the upcoming #MOVECongress 2025 in Copenhagen 🇩🇰 from October 29–31. Let’s keep moving towards a healthier, more inclusive Europe! 💪✨

🌍 Re-thinking Health in the EU for a Sustainable Future 🌿 Last week, EuropeActive attended the International Diabetes Federation Europe (IDF) event, hosted by MEP Andras Kulja MD, focused on creating a sustainable health future in the EU. Here’s what stood out: 💡 Key insights from the event: Diabetes on the rise: President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, highlighted that diabetes has doubled in the past 20 years. While we have the knowledge, technology, and resources to combat it, the key lies in fostering political will and determined action. Primary care as the foundation: Host MEP Andras Kulja MD emphasized that primary care is key to creating a sustainable healthcare model. He called for an EU action plan to empower patients, reduce costs, and ensure access to healthcare for all. Prevention and quality of life: MEP Christel Schaldemose stressed that if we can’t prevent diabetes and other NCDs, we must ensure a high quality of life for patients through effective care and support. The role of physical activity: Regular, conscious engagement in sport and exercise plays a significant role in managing glucose levels and supporting overall health. Patient-centred care: Dr. Luk Buyse underscored the importance of placing patients at the centre of care. Beyond data and numbers, understanding the emotional journey of patients is crucial. Community and awareness: Fragmentation in healthcare systems—common even in well-functioning countries—emphasises the need for building communities and raising awareness about social determinants of health. At EuropeActive, we advocate for the power of physical activity and fitness in preventing and managing NCDs like diabetes. The fitness sector can be a vital ally in empowering individuals, fostering social support, and encouraging a healthier Europe. 💪 🗨️ Join the conversation: What role do you think fitness and physical activity should play in shaping a sustainable, healthier future in the EU? 📸 Photo credit: European Parliament Multimedia Centre. (Source: https://lnkd.in/eJh9r4n6 )

🇪🇺 #HL4EU Community Building Conference Recap 🤸   This week, we were thrilled to finally host our Healthy Lifestyles for Europe project (HL4EU) Community Building Conference, bringing together experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to advance cross-sectoral collaborations for healthier lifestyles across Europe.   Key Moments: 🔹 Alina Chebes (Sr Policy Officer, EuropeActive) kicked off the conference with a presentation of HL4EU’s vision and objectives, setting the stage for a day of impactful discussions. 🔹 Luz Divina De La Cruz (Science Manager, European Initiative for Exercise in Medicine e.V. (EIEIM) presented the ongoing work on the future #HL4EU platform, gathering data, information and best practices about community-driven health initiatives. 🔹 Floor Van Houdt (Head of Sport Unit, DG EAC, European Commission) provided insights from the #HealthyLifestyle4All campaign, showcasing the power of collaboration in linking sport and active lifestyles with health, food and other policies. 🔹 Juana Willumsen (Technical Officer, World Health Organization) presented data on physical inactivity levels, showcasing 31% of adults do not meet the recommended levels of physical activity and key recommendations for supporting Member States' efforts.  🔹 Michele Cecchini (Head of Public Health, OECD - OCDE) introduced OECD’s initiatives on cross-sectoral collaboration for disease prevention and health promotion. 🔹 Knut Inge Klepp (Scientific Coordinator, JA PreventNCD) presented the Joint Action Prevent Non-Communicable Diseases project and how it helps assisting authorities in prioritising the most effective prevention strategies.   💬Panel Discussion on Cross-Sector Cooperation:  The event concluded with an insightful panel moderated by Jerome Pero (Secretary General, Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry), featuring Juana Willumsen (World Health Organization), Kitti Almer (Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU), Stefano Pintus (DG EAC, European Commission), and Dr. Ashley Ridout (Faculty of Sport & Exercise Medicine, UK). Each speaker shared their organisation's approach to promoting health through partnerships, such as the European Commission's #HealthyLifestyle4All initiative and WHO's work with governments to integrate physical activity policies across sectors. The speakers also addressed barriers like differing sector priorities, with examples from the UK’s Moving Medicine initiative on how to align health goals with broader sector interests.   🙏 Thank you to all our partners, speakers, and participants for a productive day of knowledge-sharing and collaboration. We hope to continue building on this momentum together, strengthening networks and forging impactful collaborations to advance healthy lifestyles across Europe🇪🇺   #HL4EU #HealthyLifestyle4All #HealthCollaboration #EUHealth #Erasmus+  

📣Tomorrow is the day! 📣 We’re just one day away from the Healthy Lifestyles for Europe project (HL4EU) Conference on "Advancing Cross-Sectoral Collaborations for Healthy Lifestyles across Europe."🤸♀️ With noncommunicable diseases (#NCDs) responsible for 90% of deaths in Europe, it's clear that addressing this challenge demands bold action and cross-sectoral cooperation. This timely event will gather top policymakers and health experts to explore solutions as we approach a new chapter in EU health policy with the upcoming European Commission taking office in a few weeks🇪🇺 🎙️ Key Speakers Include: 🔹World Health Organisation 🔹European Commission 🔹European Parliament 🔹OECD And many more👉👉https://shorturl.at/0sX95 Join us in #Brussels at the L42 Business Center tomorrow from 14:00 to 17:00, followed by a networking cocktail. This is your chance to engage with health experts and policymakers. 🔗 Still haven’t registered? Last seats are available here: https://shorturl.at/1kxXk #HL4EU #HealthyLifestyles #PublicHealth #NCDs #EUHealthPolicy #CrossSectorCollaboration #HealthyEurope Kitti Almer Stefano Pintus Jerome Pero Floor Van Houdt Knut Inge Klepp Kai Troll EuropeActive EPIONI | ΕΠΙΟΝΗ European Initiative for Exercise in Medicine e.V. (EIEIM) POLIS Network European Liver Patients' Association - ELPA It's Great Out There Coalition Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry

Become a Voice for EREPS! 🌍 💫 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the EREPS Ambassadorship Programme! This initiative offers EREPS-accredited fitness professionals a unique opportunity to step into a visible role within the industry, promoting healthier lifestyles, education, and professional standards across Europe. The programme seeks passionate, dedicated trainers who embody EREPS values and have inspiring stories to share. Ambassadors will enjoy professional growth, increased visibility, and a platform to make a lasting impact on the fitness community. Learn more about this exciting opportunity and the application process by visiting our article 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dNupPB32 #EREPSAmbassadors #FitnessLeadership #EuropeActive #ProfessionalDevelopment __ Sarah Edmonds, Hery DELAPORTE