With great enthusiasm, we announce that on March 25, the first initiative of Panathlon International’s Culture, Research, and Education Commission took place: the Webinar Series, a new format designed to bring current topics to discussion and implementation within our Panathlon Clubs.
Webinar Topic: How to Make Sedentary People More Active
Sedentary behaviour is now recognized as Public Health Enemy No. 1, as it is a risk factor for chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart attack, stroke, and mental disorders like memory loss and depression. However, there is a clear and effective solution: physical activity!
To address this crucial issue, we had the honour of hosting Dr. Victor Matsudo, a world-renowned expert in Sports Medicine, creator of the Agita São Paulo Program, and a member of the IOC and WHO committees. During his presentation, Dr. Matsudo shared strategies and best practices for promoting a more active lifestyle within communities, providing Panathletes and other attendees with concrete tools to combat sedentary behaviour.
The event was moderated by Antonio Carlos Bramante, President of Panathlon International’s Culture, Research, and Education Commission, who professionally guided the discussion and engaged participants throughout the session.
An Innovative Webinar
The event gathered around 60 participants, a significant number for this first session. One of the most innovative aspects was the integration of artificial intelligence, which enabled real-time translation with subtitles in each participant’s native language, making the webinar even more accessible and inclusive.
During the session, attendees also had the opportunity to ask insightful questions to Dr. Matsudo, further enriching the discussion and encouraging reflections on how to implement the presented strategies in their clubs and communities.
An Inspiring Message for the Future
At the end of the event, Dr. Matsudo left participants with a motivating thought:
#EveryWalkBeginsWithAStep
A clear and direct invitation to all of us: start making a change today, one step at a time, toward a more active and healthier life!
We thank everyone who participated in this first Webinar Series event and invite you to stay updated on future sessions that will continue to bring value and inspiration to our Panathlon Clubs.
If you missed this opportunity, you have the chance to watch the webinar in its original language (Portuguese) at this link