Physical Activity, Obesity, and COVID-19: What can we Expect from his Relationship?

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic is a public health problem, whose first cases were found in Wuhan, China, in December, 2019, and which is currently present around the world. 1 COVID-19 is caused by the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), which shows a high potential of contamination. Its transmission occurs through droplets during unprotected proximity with an infected person and contact with contaminated environmental surfaces, which are the main systemic and respiratory symptoms. 1,2

Effects of a multi-professional intervention on body composition, physical fitness and biochemical markers in overweight COVID-19 survivors: a clinical trial

“…A previous study reported that hospitalized patients with COVID-19 showed higher values of fat mass and body fat percentage when compared to individuals who manifested the mild form with the same BMI ( Lemos et al, 2022 ). Given this and supporting this perspective, regular physical exercise and healthy nutrition can help control these parameters and favor a better immune response against COVID-19 infection ( Queiroz et al, 2022 ), regardless of disease symptomatology. Nonetheless, no significant BMI reductions or body composition improvements were observed at the end of the 8 weeks.…”

“…Despite not reducing the risk of infection by COVID-19, reducing body weight seems to be a protective measure against the worsening of COVID-19 disease, as it reduces the inflammatory processes caused by obesity ( Queiroz et al, 2022 ). A previous study reported that hospitalized patients with COVID-19 showed higher values of fat mass and body fat percentage when compared to individuals who manifested the mild form with the same BMI ( Lemos et al, 2022 ).…”