Exercise and Fitness in the Age of Social Distancing During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nyenhuis, Sharmilee M.; Greiwe, Justin; Zeiger, Joanna S.; Nanda, Anil; Cooke, Andrew

doi:10.1016/j.jaip.2020.04.039

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“…Therefore, quitting smoking is recommended, especially for those with underlying diseases [20]. The nding that physical activity was associated with a higher well-being score resonates with previous studies which found that physical activity improves mental well-being, in addition to reducing the risk of acute respiratory distress syndrome which is a major cause of death in COVID-19 patients [21].…”

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Vietnamese People’s Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Online Survey

Hoang

Colebunders

Fodjo

et al. 2020

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BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic, alongside the restrictive measures implemented for its control, may considerably affect people’s lives particularly vulnerable persons such as children, elderly and people with underlying diseases. This study aimed to assess the well-being of Vietnamese people after COVID-19 lockdown measures were lifted and life gradually returned to normal in Vietnam.MethodsAn online survey was organized from 21st to 25th April 2020 among Vietnamese residents aged 18 and over. Data were collected concerning the participants’ health status, COVID-19 preventive behaviour, and consequences of the preventive measures. The WHO-5 Well-Being Index was used to score participants’ well-being.ResultsA total of 1922 responses were analyzed (mean age was 31 years; range: 18-76). Factors associated with a high well-being score included older age, eating healthy food, practising physical exercise, working from home, and adherence to the COVID-19 preventive measures. Female participants, persons worried about their relatives’ health, and smokers were more likely to have a low well-being score.ConclusionsThe Vietnamese people continued to follow COVID-19 preventive measures even after the lockdown was lifted. Most respondents scored high on the well-being scale. However, the emergence of a new COVID-19 outbreak with an epicenter in Da Nang city is expected to increase public anxiety and mental health problems. It is clear that together with preventive measures, developing strategies to guarantee the well-being of the Vietnamese people’s is equally important.

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Vietnamese People’s Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Online Survey

Hoang

Colebunders

Fodjo

et al. 2020

Preprint

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“…The unique importance of physical activity and of restricting sedentary behaviors cannot be overstated, considering their beneficial effects on health in general, and also on specific elements related to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as modulation of the immune system [ 51 ]. Therefore, the WHO and many other professional societies recommend the adoption of specific exercise programs and daily strategies including home-based exercise programs to maintain a physically active lifestyle during the pandemic [ 52 , 53 ].…”

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Physical inactivity and sedentary behaviors in the Bangladeshi population during the COVID-19 pandemic: An online cross-sectional survey

Rahman

Islam

Bishwas

et al. 2020

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This study aimed to determine the prevalence of physical inactivity and sedentary behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic among Bangladeshi people. An online survey was conducted among 2,028 people over a period of 10 days on June, 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic at a time that the number of newly diagnosed cases was increasing, lockdown was still in place. Survey questions included socio-demographics and an adapted version of the IPAQ-SF to assess physical activity and sedentary behaviors. The prevalence rates of physical inactivity (<600 MET–minutes/week) and high sedentary behaviors (≥8 h/day) among Bangladeshi people were 37.9% and 20.9%, respectively. Regression analyses revealed that young age, being a student, from a middle-class family, or upper-class family, living with nuclear family, urban living, and suffering from no chronic diseases were all associated with physical inactivity and high sedentary behaviors. Moreover, physical inactivity and high sedentary behavior were strongly interrelated. However, many of the univariate risk factors exhibited interdependency. During the COVID-19 pandemic coinciding with lockdown measures a sizeable proportion of Bangladeshi people were physically inactive and reported sedentary behaviors ≥8 h/day. Public campaigns and media-based interventions encouraging home-based physical activities should be promoted to attenuate the impact of lockdown measures during a pandemic.

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“… 4 Other online classes, including cycling, yoga, and dance classes, can be broadcast by means of video conferences to allow clients to exercise in a safe and comfort environment. 4 For those who insist on working out outdoors, personalized training videos focusing on improving the form and posture can be taught through virtual classes, thereby modifying the exercise form of the clients and reducing future injury risks when the quarantine policy is lifted. Overall, the goal is to provide patients with optimal choices that best suit their personal interests and individualized goals.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…As healthcare providers, we must shed light on this ongoing trend of changing lifestyles and physical activity properties and provide our patients with comprehensive strategies to maintain fitness levels during the quarantine. 4 …”

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Exercise, nutrition, and medication considerations in the light of the COVID pandemic, with specific focus on geriatric population: A literature review

Yang

Chou

Kao

2020

Journal of the Chinese Medical Association

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The pandemic of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 has spread across the world, causing causalities and inflicting chronic complications in those who survive the infection. Disruptions in the immune system and lowered physical levels caused by quarantine protocols are the major causes of chronic dysfunction and impaired life independency, especially in elderly patients. Multiple exercise suggestions and novel program delivery methods, including telerehabilitation/tele-exercise programs, home-gym strategies, and exergames, have emerged. Patients with underlying obesity, diabetes mellitus, malnutrition, or binge-eating problems are at a high risk of serious infection and sequela. Adequate education and coping strategies can lessen the potential infection complications and improve the quality of life. Acknowledging the possible benefits and risks of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug usage in chronic pain patients, and the supplementation of vitamin D may also aid in treating post-infected patients.

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Exercise and Fitness in the Age of Social Distancing During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cited by 187 publications

References 3 publications

Vietnamese People’s Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Online Survey

Vietnamese People’s Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Online Survey

Physical inactivity and sedentary behaviors in the Bangladeshi population during the COVID-19 pandemic: An online cross-sectional survey

Exercise, nutrition, and medication considerations in the light of the COVID pandemic, with specific focus on geriatric population: A literature review

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