Making the wide range of inherent aspects of activity more prominent in a definition might subsequently liberate researchers, teachers, students and policy makers to explore possibilities for physical activity promotion in more creative ways. Using a broader definition of physical activity which includes and appreciates the multitude of meanings, reasons, motivations, emotions, ideas and relationships that influence physical activity will expand its traditional, conservative framing. There is an opportunity to reconsider and improve how we think about physical activity, in a way that accounts for the wide array of different contexts that people inhabit, and barriers and challenges that people face. Both the increase in sedentary behavior (characterized by low energy expenditure such as sitting time) and the levels of physical inactivity 1,2 (people not meeting the recommended level of regular physical activity) are notable around the world, as a result of the state-imposed restrictions.Ĭonsidering this scenario, it is timely to reflect on traditional (and possibly limited) ways of doing things in physical activity promotion. Health behaviours have been drastically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. A new holistic and inclusive definition of physical activity might help us think differently
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