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It is well known that a regular physical activity, even moderate, improves muscular and cardiorespiratory fitness, bone and functional health, reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases, and is fundamental to energy balance and weight control. In a few words, it improves the overall quality of life. On the contrary, insufficient physical activity is one of the leading risk factors for global mortality and is on the rise in many countries.

Even the World Health Organization Member States agreed to reduce insufficient physical activity by 10% by 2025. Furthermore, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the commitment made by world leaders to develop ambitious national SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) responses provide an opportunity to renew efforts at promoting physical a ...