A tale of two pandemics: How will COVID-19 and global trends in physical inactivity and sedentary behavior affect one another?

Hall, Grenita; Laddu, Deepika; Phillips, Shane A.; Lavie, Carl J.; Arena, Ross

doi:10.1016/j.pcad.2020.04.005

Cited by 685 publications

(668 citation statements)

References 27 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

566

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…Likewise, there is significant concern about physical activity and sedentary behaviour (8). Due to isolation and limitation in engaging in regular, common activities, COVID-19 has radically modified the determining factors (individual, interpersonal, environmental, regional or national policies and global) (9) of both types of behaviour.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impact of COVID-19 confinement on the time and intensity of physical activity in the Spanish population

Castañeda-Babarro

Arbillaga-Etxarri

Gutiérrez-Santamaría

et al. 2020

Preprint

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background The lockdown and social distancing caused by COVID-19 may influence common healthy behaviour. Due to the unprecedent worldwide confinement in which Spain has been one of the most affected with severe rules governing confinement, physical activity and sedentarism may change due to prolonged stays at home. The aim of this study is to evaluate how physical activity and sedentary time have changed during confinement in the Spanish population. Methods 3800 healthy adults (age ≥ 18 - ≤64 years) residing in Spain were asked during confinement. Sociodemographic data and self-reported physical activity data were collected twice by an International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short (IPAQ-S) between 23rd March and 1st April, and the analysis was carried out considering the achievement of general physical activity recommendations, different age ranges and baseline physical activity levels. Results Physical activity decreased significantly during confinement in all population. Vigorous activities and walking time decreased by 16.8% (p-value > 0.001) and 58.2% (p-value > 0.001) respectively, whereas sedentary time increased by 23.8% (p-value > 0.001). The fulfilment of 75 min/week of vigorous activity recommendation decreased by 10.7% (p-value < 0.001) while the amount of people who reached to 150 min/week of moderate activity barely changed (1.4%, (p-value 0.117)). The group that performed more vigorous physical activities before confinement showed the greatest decrease (30.5%, p-value > 0.001). Men reduced more the time in vigorous activity than women (21% vs 9%, respectively) who even increased time in moderate physical activity by 11% (p-value < 0.05) and showed less increase in sitting time than men (35% vs 25.3%, respectively). Young people and students showed the highest decrease in all physical activities. Conclusions The Spanish adult population, especially young people, students and very active men, decreased daily physical activity and increased sedentary time during COVID-19 confinement.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impact of COVID-19 confinement on the time and intensity of physical activity in the Spanish population

Castañeda-Babarro

Arbillaga-Etxarri

Gutiérrez-Santamaría

et al. 2020

Preprint

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Our study has found a 64% reduction on CrossFit training during quarantine and a 18% reduction of UI during this period. The sudden onset of a state of social isolation implies a radical change in the population's lifestyle, such as the level of physical activity, eating habits and sleep [13]. Thus, many medical societies released information on how to avoid a sedentary lifestyle during COVID-19 pandemic [14,15].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Normally, athletes, from any modality and who train for competitive purposes are at twice the risk for UI when compared to sedentary ones. Some reports indicate that physical inactivity will persist long after we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic [13]. In this sense, maintaining the CrossFit training routine at home was a positive element for future health [22].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impact of quarantine due to COVID-19 on female urinary incontinence during exercise in CrossFit practitioners: an observational study

Araújo

Brito

Ejnisman

et al. 2020

Preprint

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Introduction and hypothesis: Urinary incontinence (UI) during exercise (athletic incontinence) affects about 30% of CrossFit practitioners. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CrossFit academies were closed, impacting on several dimensions of the health of these athletes. We aimed to evaluate the effect of quarantine due to COVID19 pandemic on the training volume and UI during exercises for female crossfitters. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed among 197 female CrossFit practitioners. An online questionnaire was emailed containing questions about frequency, duration and intensity of training and data related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether UI stopped among participants, they were asked about the possible reasons why this happened. A 5% significance level was stablished.Results: Mean age of the participants was 32 years old, with an average frequency of training of 50 minutes per day, four times/ week. Most participants lived in an apartment (65.5%) and with another person (40.1%). Main CrossFit training location during quarantine was inside home (55%). There was a decrease in training intensity in 64% of the respondents. Exercises with their own body weight, such as air squat (98.2%) followed by push up (92.2%) were the most performed. UI was reported by 32% of participants before the COVID-19 pandemic, and only 14% of them during the pandemic (OR = 0.32[0.19-0.53],p <0.01; univariate analysis). Practitioners reported that the reason possibly related to UI improvement was the reduction of training intensity and not performing double under exercise. Conclusion: Quarantine by COVID-19 reduced in 18% of UI during exercises by CrossFit practitioners.

show abstract

“…It has been reported that emotional status and quality of life (QOL) of cancer patients may be adversely affected during the pandemic [6]. In addition, social isolation during the pandemic may cause physical problems and a decrease in functionality [7]. Accordingly, it is pointed out that health professionals working with cancer patients should examine patients' supportive care needs, physical and psychological status [1,5].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Screening Supportive Care Needs, Compliance to Exercise Program, Quality of Life, and Anxiety Level During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Individuals Treated with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Kabak

Uysal

Düger

2020

Preprint

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Purpose: Primary aim was to address supportive care needs, compliance to exercise program, quality of life level (QOL), and anxiety level during the COVID-19 pandemic in individuals treated with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Secondary aim was to investigate differences in outcome measures in terms of gender and to determine associated factors with supportive care needs and compliance to exercise program during pandemic.Methods: The present study included individuals treated with HSCT and previously consulted to physical therapy. Data were collected by interviewing with participants on phone. Supportive care needs were assessed by using Supportive Care Needs Survey-Short Form 29TR. Compliance to the exercise program was recorded as percentage of walking duration to the recommended duration during the last week. The European Cancer Research and Treatment Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire-Cancer30 was used to assess QOL. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-I and Visual Analogue Scale were used to assess anxiety level. Results: Totally 106 individuals were included. The psychological and physical supportive care needs were predominant in participants. Compliance to exercise program was low during the pandemic. Anxiety level was low, yet anxiety about COVID-19 was moderate severity in participants. Supportive care needs were correlated with anxiety level, performance level, duration after HSCT, and QOL (p˂0.05). Compliance to exercise program was associated with performance level and QOL (p˂0.05). Conclusion: Our results offer supportive telehealth interventions should be considered during the COVID-19 pandemic for individuals treated with HSCT to decrease unmet supportive care needs and anxiety, to increase QOL, and to reduce isolation related physical inactivity.

show abstract

A tale of two pandemics: How will COVID-19 and global trends in physical inactivity and sedentary behavior affect one another?

Cited by 685 publications

References 27 publications

Impact of COVID-19 confinement on the time and intensity of physical activity in the Spanish population

Impact of COVID-19 confinement on the time and intensity of physical activity in the Spanish population

Impact of quarantine due to COVID-19 on female urinary incontinence during exercise in CrossFit practitioners: an observational study

Screening Supportive Care Needs, Compliance to Exercise Program, Quality of Life, and Anxiety Level During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Individuals Treated with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About