Open AccessHow to be physically active while social distancing? You need to exercise!
Author(s) -
Leonardo G. O. Luz,
Marcos de Sá Rego Fortes,
Geraldo de Albuquerque Maranhão Neto
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
revista de educação física
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2447-8946
pISSN - 0102-8464
DOI - 10.37310/ref.v90i2.2766
Subject(s) - social distance , pandemic , distancing , covid-19 , physical activity , coronavirus , medicine , gerontology , psychology , physical therapy , disease , pathology , infectious disease (medical specialty)
A coronavirus epidemic began in November 2019 (COVID-19) in the Chinese city of Wuhan. However, the current scenario shows the coexistence of other pandemics, the insufficient physical activity level and obesity, the effect of this combination tends to enhance the complications attributed to coronavirus infection. In this scenario, among other strategies to combat COVID-19, social distancing, and active lifestyle compatible with a healthy immune function are recommended.Objective: The aim of this study was to analyse the impact of COVID-19 pandemic over the populational habitual physical activity and recommend the inclusion of a physical exercise routine in your daily life.Conclusion: Moderate physical activity is indicated in order to meet the recent recommendations of the World Health Organization and to optimize the immune response. Therefore, the daily physical exercise should be included, especially at home in longer periods of social distancing.