Conference and Discussion: “Promoting Daily Physical Activity”

Corum in Montpellier, Pasteur Hall.

The conference will open with a presentation by Sonia Lavadinho (anthropologist, Lausanne; details at the bottom of the page) on The Body in Motion in the City. This will be followed by three presentations on the topics of physical activity in the city, at work, and its impact on health.

1 – Physical Activity and Transportation Policy

Today, physical activity—and, more broadly, the way the body moves through the city—plays a major role in citizens’ physical and mental well-being. The entire population is affected by these factors, given their impact on the body and its major life transitions. Julie Frêche will present how the Montpellier Metropolitan Area organizes and shares its public spaces, notably through the “child-friendly” urban design approach, which incorporates these principles and encourages regular physical activity.

2 – Physical Activity at Work

We are well aware that changing one’s habits—such as engaging in regular physical activity—requires a change in behavior. To encourage this in the workplace, Banque Populaire is launching itsUnited Heroeapp,presentedby Sébastien Baggio. The app aims to foster participation in a collective initiative among employees while enhancing “quality of life at work” through physical and sports activities.

3 – Physical Activity and Health

One of the key principles of behavioral change is becoming aware—without coercion—of the habits and behaviors that increase health risks in daily life. TheViveoptim project, led by MGEN and presented by Virginie Femery, aims to use various strategies to promote sustainable behavioral change. The main strategies include assessing individuals’ habits, challenging commonly accepted norms, and providing tools that facilitate outdoor physical activity.

• Learn more