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 cityThis 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

Nowadays, physical activity, and more broadly the way in which the body moves around the city, plays a major role in citizens' physical and mental well-being. The entire population is affected by these factors, due to their influence on the body and its major transitions throughout life. Julie Frêche will present how the Montpellier Metropolitan Area organizes and shares its road network, notably with the design of a "child-friendly" city, which incorporates these principles and encourages regular physical activity.

2 – Physical Activity at Work

We are well aware that changing habits such as taking up regular physical activity requires a change in behavior. To encourage this in the workplace, Banque Populaire is launching itsUnited Heroeapp,presentedby Sébastien Baggio. The aim of the app is to encourage employees to get involved in a collective project while improving their quality of life at work through physical activity and sports.

3 – Physical Activity and Health

One of the key principles of behavioral change is becoming aware, without pressure, of the habits and behaviors that increase health risks in everyday life. TheViveoptim project, led by MGEN and presented by Virginie Femery, aims to use various levers to promote lasting behavioral change. The main ones are assessing individuals' practices, confronting them with what is commonly accepted, and providing tools that enable outdoor sports activities.

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