Abstract:Background: Most of people are aware of the physical and mental health benefits of physical activity and exercise. As the whole world copes with the new COVID-19 pandemic, business closures, social distancing, and changes in every day schedules are disrupting just about every aspect of ordinary life and exercise routines are no exception.
Purpose: The purpose of the present paper was to review and analyze the existing data about physical activity and exercise during the COVID-19 pandemic and to present the recommended solutions to stay safe and active despite the recent daily restrictions because of the pandemic.
Methods: Potentially related articles from different web sources were narratively reviewed and retrieved. The search period was from January 2020 to October 2020 and the keywords included the terms “Physical Activityâ€, “Exerciseâ€, and “COVID-19â€.
Results: The main results of this search find that physical activity and exercise are suggested during the COVIDâ€19 pandemic due to their multiple benefits on physical and mental health. Home-based training, going for a walk, meditate, practice a physical distance, using face masks, wash hands, and follow the hygiene rules are highly recommended. More experimental studies still needed.
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