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Running head: HEALTHIEST KIND OF EXERCISE TO DO RIGHT NOW, BECAUSE OF
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Healthiest Kind of Exercise to Do Right Now, Because Of Covid-19
Luciana Beltran Justiniano
Santa Fe College
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Dwyer, M. J., Pasini, M., De Dominicis, S., & Righi, E. (2020). Physical activity: Benefits
and challenges during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine
& Science in Sports, 30(7), 1291.
The authors of the essay are of the view that when used well and respecting social
distancing procedures and guidelines, physical activities are of big benefit to the general
population in line with COVID-19 protection. Covid-19 has been categorized as a
cardiovascular infection and physical activities contribute to the reduction of these risks
by lowering the systolic and diastolic blood pressure hence changing left ventricular
hypertrophy in the process.
The authors noted in the article that people will diabetes and other lifestyle illnesses are
at high risks of contracting coronavirus. In this regard, physical activities are beneficial as
they enhance positive metabolic syndrome and insulin sensitivity hence reducing Covid-
19 risks in the process.
The current study is important to my study which will investigate healthy physical
exercises and activities that can be used to reduce the risks of contracting coronavirus.
The article will provide a biological explanation of how physical activities can be used to
reduce cardiovascular risks among the elderly.
Brand, R., Timme, S., & Nosrat, S. (2020). When pandemic hits: Exercise frequency and
subjective well-being during COVID-19 pandemic. Frontiers in psychology, 11, 2391.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.570567
The authors of the article are of the view that government lockdowns that were instigated
by the outbreak of coronavirus prompted changes in the behaviors of the people including
exercise-related routines.
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The article investigated the effects of the lockdowns on exercise-related routines and
subjective wellbeing. Through statistical data of 13,696 participants, the authors found
out that many people did not exercise during the lockdown. The authors recommend that
people must adopt exercising behaviors during lockdown to enhance their subjective
wellbeing.
The current study is relevant to my research because its findings indicate the significance
of exercise in enhancing subjective wellbeing during the lockdown. The study also
provides insights on how people can still lead their exercising behavior during such
lockdowns in the future. The findings of the study are also important as they inform on
the national policies on health behaviors and exercise psychology policies to improve the
culture of exercising.
Jurak, G., Morrison, S. A., Leskošek, B., Kovač, M., Hadžić, V., Vodičar, J., ... & Starc, G.
(2020). Physical activity recommendations during the COVID-19 virus outbreak.
Journal of Sport and Health Science. DOI: 10.1016/j.jshs.2020.05.003
The authors of the current article are of the view that the governmental lockdowns have
prolonged inactivity which has huge risks to the health of the people including stress,
anxiety, and depression. The authors are of the view that stress, anxiety, and depression
can be addressed through physical activeness. The authors provide different ways through
which people can maintain active and exercising life even confinements and limited free
movements.
The current work is important to my research as the authors provide different techniques
that people can use to lead a healthy exercise even while under confinement and
experiencing limited free movements. The paper provides a different set of health risks
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that are likely to be enhanced due to the advent of coronavirus while at the same time
providing recommendations on possible ways to avoid the risks. Healthy ways to
maintain a high level of physical and mental health are explained in this article.
Narici, M., De Vito, G., Franchi, M., Paoli, A., Moro, T., Marcolin, G., ... & Di Girolamo, F.
G. (2020). Impact of sedentarism due to the COVID-19 home confinement on
neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and metabolic health: Physiological and
pathophysiological implications and recommendations for physical and nutritional
countermeasures. European Journal of Sport Science, 1-22.
https://doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2020.1761076
The author in this paper investigated the impacts of a sedentary lifestyle that was
instigated by confinements and lockdown due to the advent of coronavirus. The authors
noted in the study that few days of sedentary life induce neuromuscular, cardiovascular,
endocrine systems, and metabolic negative effects.
The authors concluded the paper by recommending a low and medium intensity, but
high-volume exercise accompanied by reduction of calorie intake to avoid the risks
associated with a sedentary lifestyle.
The current paper is important to my research as the findings does not only explain the
risks associated with sedentary life but how the risks can be avoided through low/medium
intensity high volume exercise. The paper will provide important information on how
people can use exercise to reduce risks associated with neuromuscular, metabolic,
endocrine system, and cardiovascular damages.
Felten-Barentsz, K. M., van Oorsouw, R., Klooster, E., Koenders, N., Driehuis, F.,
Hulzebos, E. H., ... & van der Wees, P. J. (2020). Recommendations for hospital-
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based physical therapists managing patients with COVID-19. Physical therapy,
100(9), 1444-1457. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzaa114
The objectives of the current study were to provide hospital-based physical therapists
dealing with Covid-19 patients with guidelines important in managing the physical
fitness of the patient while in quarantine. The authors used a pragmatic approach to
conduct the study in which the literature review provided the basis for recommendations.
The authors noted that Respiratory support includes breathing control, thoracic expansion
exercises, airway clearance techniques, and respiratory muscle strength training. Are very
important for the healing of people with coronavirus.
The current study is relevant to my study because it provides insights on some of the
physical exercises that hospital-based physical therapists can aid Covid-19 patients to
achieve. The authors provide important insights into the types of exercises patients in
ICU can still undertake while undergoing treatment.
Miguel, H. (2020). The use of different models of physical exercises performed at home
during the COVID-19 pandemic. InterAmerican Journal of Medicine and Health, 3.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31005/iajmh.v3i0.76
World health organization recommends that even people in the quarantine for Covid-19
need to remain physically active to minimize the risks associated with social isolation.
The authors noted that not all physical exercises are beneficial to individuals who receive
them. The current paper was done to investigate positive and negative forms of exercise
which are also important to patients and people leading confined life.
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The current communication is important as the authors explain different types of physical
exercises that are relevant to different people based on age, gender, and health conditions.
A guideline is given which can help people achieve their physical needs and maintain
good physical health.
Maher, J. P., Hevel, D. J., Reifsteck, E. J., & Drollette, E. S. (2020). Physical activity is
positively associated with college students' positive affect regardless of stressful life
events during the COVID-19 pandemic. Psychology of sport and exercise, 52, 101826.
The authors noted in this study that physical activity and positive subjective wellbeing
reduced drastically during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The study also indicates that negative affect has decreased in equal measure during the
pandemic. It is because of this that many older people have experienced a high level of
stress and depression during this period. The authors concluded the study by noting that
involvement in physical exercise is the key to eliminating stress and depression among
the elderly during this Covid-19 pandemic.
This article is important to my study as it explains some of the physical activities that can
help the elderly lead a physically active lifestyle during the Covid-19 pandemic. The
study provides important insights into how older people can use physical exercises to
avoid getting coronavirus.
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References
Brand, R., Timme, S., & Nosrat, S. (2020). When pandemic hits: Exercise frequency and
subjective well-being during COVID-19 pandemic. Frontiers in psychology, 11, 2391.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.570567
Dwyer, M. J., Pasini, M., De Dominicis, S., & Righi, E. (2020). Physical activity: Benefits and
challenges during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine &
Science in Sports, 30(7), 1291.
Felten-Barentsz, K. M., van Oorsouw, R., Klooster, E., Koenders, N., Driehuis, F., Hulzebos, E.
H., ... & van der Wees, P. J. (2020). Recommendations for hospital-based physical
therapists managing patients with COVID-19. Physical therapy, 100(9), 1444-1457.
https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzaa114
Jurak, G., Morrison, S. A., Leskošek, B., Kovač, M., Hadžić, V., Vodičar, J., ... & Starc, G.
(2020). Physical activity recommendations during the COVID-19 virus outbreak. Journal
of Sport and Health Science. DOI: 10.1016/j.jshs.2020.05.003
Maher, J. P., Hevel, D. J., Reifsteck, E. J., & Drollette, E. S. (2020). Physical activity is
positively associated with college students' positive effects regardless of stressful life
events during the COVID-19 pandemic. Psychology of sport and exercise, 52, 101826.
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Miguel, H. (2020). The use of different models of physical exercises performed at home during
the COVID-19 pandemic. InterAmerican Journal of Medicine and Health, 3. DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31005/iajmh.v3i0.76
Narici, M., De Vito, G., Franchi, M., Paoli, A., Moro, T., Marcolin, G., ... & Di Girolamo, F. G.
(2020). Impact of sedentarism due to the COVID-19 home confinement on
neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and metabolic health: Physiological and
pathophysiological implications and recommendations for physical and nutritional
countermeasures. European Journal of Sport Science, 1-22.
https://doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2020.1761076