How has COVID-19 social distancing impacted physical activity patterns? Data from the PAMPA cohort, Brazil

Caputo, Eduardo Lucia; Feter, Natan; Doring, Igor R.; Leite, Jayne S; Cassuriaga, Júlia; Rombaldi, Aírton José; Silva, Marcelo Cozzensa da; Reichert, Felipe F.

doi:10.1016/j.jesf.2021.09.001

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“…Participants were instructed to consider only activities performed on leisure time. For analysis purposes two PA variables were built: (1) any PA, based on the PA practice question (yes or no); and (2) sufficient PA, based on WHO 150 min/week recommendation, where participants were categorized into active or inactive [ 14 , 23 ].…”

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Physical activity trajectory in the first 10 months of the COVID-19 pandemic in Southern Brazil: a follow-up study

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BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil

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Background A continuous tracking of the PA level during the COVID-19 pandemic is important to understand how people’s behaviour has varied along time. The aim of this study was to evaluate the physical activity (PA) trajectory over the first 10 months of the COVID-19 pandemic in the south of Brazil. Methods Data from three timepoints of the PAMPA Cohort were used, as follows: (1) pre-COVID-19 (retrospective); (2) Jun/Jul 2020; (3) Dec 2020/Jan 2021. Self-reported PA practice, frequency, duration, as well as place where activities were performed (at or out of home) were assessed. Results A reduction in any (from 68.7 to 47.7%), sufficient (from 41.5 to 22.1%) and out of home PA (from 59.4 to 30.1%) was observed from the first (pre-COVID-19) to the second (Jun/Jul 2020) timepoint, followed by an increase in the third timepoint (Dec 2020/Jan 2021) (60.1%, 37.9%, and 54.3% for any, sufficient, and out of home PA, respectively). The PA trajectory was similar, regardless of sex, educational level or income. Only any (p = 0.0007) and sufficient (p = 0.0012) PA showed significant interaction with time by sex. Female participants were less likely to engage in any (OR 0.45 95% CI 0.26; 0.77) and sufficient PA (OR 0.40 95% CI 0.24; 0.66). Conclusion During the first 10 months of COVID-19 pandemic there was a marked fluctuation on PA pattern in adults from southern Brazil. An ongoing tracking of PA behaviour during COVID-19 pandemic is important to understand how this behaviour varies. Public policies should focus on increasing PA in a higher standard than pre-COVID levels.

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“…PA decreased significantly in the first months of pandemic, especially in women, middle-aged and people with chronic disease [ 14 ]. This scenario was also associated with the inequalities related to social restrictions, since only part of the population could remain with their activities during this time [ 15 ].…”

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Physical activity trajectory in the first 10 months of the COVID-19 pandemic in Southern Brazil: a follow-up study

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Feter

Leite

et al. 2022

BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil

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“…Although these strategies were crucial to controlling virus transmission, some collateral effects were observed, including reduced physical activity level( Caputo & Reichert, 2020 ) and increased depressive symptoms( Salari et al, 2020 ). For example, an 6.6-fold increase in the prevalence of depressive symptoms( Feter et al, 2021 ) and a 17% decrease in the proportion of adults reaching the WHO recommendation of physical activity (i.e., 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week) was observed among adults in southern Brazil( Caputo et al, 2021 ).…”

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“…As an alternative to remaining physically active, some people started to do home-based exercises, including muscle strengthen activities, running, and jumping rope( Caputo et al, 2021 ; Hammami, Harrabi, Mohr, & Krustrup, 2020 ). Although the protective effects of physical activity on depression are well established( Schuch et al, 2018 ), the association between physical activity in different places (e.g., at home) and the incidence of depression during the COVID-19 are scantly explored.…”

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Physical activity and the incidence of depression during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil: Findings from the PAMPA cohort

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Mental Health and Physical Activity

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“…As new habits and characteristics change with the increase of time at home, during the COVID-19 epidemic, young women, especially female college students, have an increased incidence of overweight and obesity. They are not only conducting online learning activities at home, but they are also munching more, trying new recipes, ordering meals through apps, and doing less exercise (6,7). Robinson, Boyland, and Chisholm et al (2021) stated that the reduction in physical activity has led to young people in the United States and the world engaging in physical activity, and overweight female cases have increased, especially in developing countries such as Indonesia (8).…”

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The Effects of Isotonic and Isometric Training on Young Women�s Waist Circumference

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Background. Abdominal fat accumulation, also known as central obesity, is a major risk factor for many degenerative diseases, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Isotonic and isometric workouts can be used to avoid the buildup of fat in the belly, and young ladies should measure their waist circumference regularly. Objectives. This study showed how isotonic and isometric exercise affected waist circumference measurements in overweight or obese young women. Methods. This study adopted a quasi-experimental design. Participants were divided into two treatment groups, isotonic (n=34) and isometric (n=34) groups. The exercise treatment lasted three months, taking measurements at regular intervals. Results. Both isometric and isotonic treatments reduced waist circumference by about the same amount. Conclusion. Isotonic or isometric workouts can be done by young ladies as long as they are done regularly. Isotonic and isometric exercise, done three times a week for one hour, can help lower waist circumference, which will reduce the risk of central obesity.

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How has COVID-19 social distancing impacted physical activity patterns? Data from the PAMPA cohort, Brazil

Cited by 13 publications

References 21 publications

Physical activity trajectory in the first 10 months of the COVID-19 pandemic in Southern Brazil: a follow-up study

Physical activity trajectory in the first 10 months of the COVID-19 pandemic in Southern Brazil: a follow-up study

Physical activity and the incidence of depression during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil: Findings from the PAMPA cohort

The Effects of Isotonic and Isometric Training on Young Women�s Waist Circumference

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