Physical activity recommendations during the coronavirus disease-2019 virus outbreak
Gregor Jurak, Shawnda A. Morrison, Bojan Leskošek, Marjeta Kovač, Vedran Hadžić, Janez Vodičar, Polonca Truden, Gregor Starc
2020Journal of sport and health science/Journal of Sport and Health Science110 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF
Abstract
• Confinement and prolonged periods of inactivity carry various health risks and increase levels of stress, depression, and anxiety. • Being physically active is a simple and effective way of addressing these negative effects. • Even in confinement and limited free movement, people can remain physically active. • Prevention of coronavirus disease-2019 infection should not increase other health risks. • Exercise professionals should encourage organizations, local authorities, and governments to promote physical activity during this period of mass quarantine.
Topics & Concepts
OutbreakCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)QuarantineCoronavirusAnxietyDepression (economics)DiseasePhysical activityPandemicMedicineEnvironmental healthBusinessVirologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)Physical therapyPsychiatryEconomicsPathologyMacroeconomicsPhysical Activity and HealthUrban Green Space and HealthClimate Change and Health Impacts