Creating Space for New Ideas and Advancing Gender Equity in Physical Activity and Health Research: Reflections on the Nature Portfolio Physical Activity Series

The Nature Portfolio Physical Activity Series creates space for new ideas by broadening who leads, which questions are prioritized, and how physical activity is understood in global health research.• Diverse and gender equitable leadership in the series strengthens scientific innovation and supports more inclusive, globally relevant research, policy, and practice.• The series emphasizes the need to elevate political prioritization of physical activity by recognizing its broad benefits for human, societal, and planetary health.