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Why Are People in Latvia Not Moving Enough? #BEACTIVE DAY Discussion to Explore Solutions for Physical and Mental Health

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LVFA

2026-09-14

Why Are People in Latvia Not Moving Enough? #BEACTIVE DAY Discussion to Explore Solutions for Physical and Mental HealthOn 16 September at 14:00, the newly opened sports complex of Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) will host the #BEACTIVE DAY 2026 discussion “Sport for Physical and Mental Health: How Can We Get People in Latvia to Move More?”

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Movement for Balance: #BEACTIVE DAY 2026 Campaign Launched at RSU

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LVFA

2026-09-14

Movement for Balance: #BEACTIVE DAY 2026 Campaign Launched at RSUOn 16 July, the #BEACTIVE DAY 2026 campaign in Latvia was officially launched with a warm-up event at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU). This year, the campaign focuses on mental health and wellbeing, highlighting the important role regular physical activity can play in supporting everyday wellbeing.

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Let’s prove to Europe that Latvia has the strongest sporting spirit!

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LVFA

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Show Europe that Latvia has the strongest sporting spirit – join the #BEACTIVEDAY Office Challenge from September 22–26! Just 8 minutes of daily movement with trainers and colleagues. Boost your energy, share your moments, and win prizes!

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Movement for a Healthy Heart: How Physical Activity Helps Prevent and Manage Cardiovascular Diseases

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LVFA

2025-09-11

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in Latvia, but everyone can reduce their risk through regular physical activity. Movement lowers blood pressure, improves circulation, strengthens the heart, and boosts daily energy levels. On 23 September, #BEACTIVEDAY 2025 invites you to get moving and take a step towards a healthier heart!

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Movement as Medicine: How Physical Activity Helps Prevent and Manage Diabetes

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LVFA

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Today, more and more people are living with chronic diseases – especially diabetes, which affects millions worldwide, including in Latvia. Diabetes is often called a “silent epidemic” because it develops gradually but can lead to serious health complications for the heart, kidneys, eyes, and nervous system. The good news is that we can all do a lot to reduce the risk or improve our well-being if we already live with diabetes. One of the most effective “medicines” available to everyone is movement.

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Balticfitness

June 9, 2021

Mēs, Latvijas Veselības un fitnesa asociācija, šobrīd apvienojam ap 70% no Latvijas sporta klubiem kopā veidojot 25 miljonus lielu gada apgrozījumu, no kura gadā 5 miljoni tiek nomaksāti nodokļos (pirms ierobežojumiem) un gada laikā apkalpojam apmēram 150 tūkstošus cilvēku.Mūsu viedoklis ir, ka iespējai atvērties tikai vakcinētajiem, ar COVID-19 izslimušajiem un testētiem klientiem nav ekonomiska pamatojuma, tas drīzāk var raisīt nozares bankrotu, tādēļ LVFA biedri kopsapulcē pieņēma lēmumu nevērties vaļā pie šāda nosacījuma. (Izņēmums ir viens pašvaldības uzņēmums un divas ļoti ......

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Balticfitness

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Rīgā, 2021.gada 10. augustā.Ministru Kabineta noteikumi nr.360 nosaka ļoti stingru drošības protokolu un to, ka sporta zāles var strādāt ar klientiem, kuri ir vakcinēti pret Covid – 19, atveseļojušies no Covid – 19 pēdējā pusgada laikā vai nodevuši testu. Bet mūsu biedru prakse pierāda to, ka sporta klubos atgriežas vairākums to biedru, kas ir vakcinējušies un pārslimojuši vīrusu, testus par maksu neviens nepērk un neizmanto.Ir ieviesti dažādi atvieglojumi personām, kas ir vakcinējušās pret Covid – 19, vai pēdējā pusgada laikā atveseļojušās no Covid – 19, un tā ir tiesa, bet vēršam ......

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