Changes in Physical Activity Pre-, During and Post-lockdown COVID-19 Restrictions in New Zealand and the Explanatory Role of Daily Hassles

Hargreaves, Elaine A.; Lee, Craig; Jenkins, Matthew; Calverley, Jessica R.; Hodge, Ken; Mackenzie, Susan Houge

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2021.642954

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“…Moreover, we have established that in the group who had not met WHO’s recommendations before the lockdown, some participants significantly increased their PA. As found by Hargreaves et al [ 75 ] in their study in New Zealand, vigorous and moderate intensity PA were significantly lower post-lockdown compared to pre-lockdown in those individuals who had been highly active pre-lockdown with simultaneous contrast for moderately active individuals’ pre-lockdown, and vigorous and moderate intensity PA was significantly higher during-lockdown compared to pre-lockdown [ 75 ]. Our PA results show how important it is to analyze the PA data collected during COVID-19 restrictions depending on how active the adolescents were before the restrictions as the pattern of change was different between the groups meeting and not meeting WHO’s recommendations.…”

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confidence: 76%

“…We can therefore only presume the determinants of this change. According to Hargreaves et al [ 75 ] 35% of participants who increased or maintained their PA levels during lockdown noted that being active “was a good excuse or reason to get outside”. Young people may also want to increase their physical fitness or just have more free time to use it for this purpose.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…It could also be due to autonomic motivation, which is a strong predictor of PA behavior [ 77 ]. Some evidence for this explanation was provided by the participants of the study by Hargreaves et al [ 75 ], who, when asked “why were you more active / continued to be active from period to post-closure”, stated that it was important for physical and mental well-being. The study had several limitations that should be mentioned.…”

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Comparison of Physical Activity Levels in Youths before and during a Pandemic Lockdown

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This study aimed to compare physical activity (PA) levels before and during a pandemic lockdown among adolescent Polish youths in relation to meeting the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommendations of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and identify potential environmental factors that may affect these levels. An online survey tool that included validated measures of adolescents’ MVPA and socio-environmental, potential confounders was administered to youths (e.g., lack of classmates, motivation, possibility of choosing any physical exercise time, possibility of choosing your own exercises, home environment). The analytic sample comprised 127 adolescents aged 15.4 ± 0.5 years on average (52% girls and 48% boys). The results highlight that among adolescents who did not meet the WHO MVPA recommendations before the lockdown, 13.4% had an increased frequency of PA (from 2.9 to 5.4 day/week) (p = 0.01) during the lockdown. In the group who did meet these recommendations before the lockdown, 50% significantly decreased their level of MVPA below the WHO’s recommendations (p = 0.01). Self-rated health for PA showed a significantly strong correlation with MVPA in the group of students who met the WHO recommendations before the pandemic (r = 0.76; p < 0.05) but failed to maintain that recommendation during the COVID-19 restriction. The results suggest a negative impact of the pandemic on PA undertaken by youths. Based on these results we see the need for increased action by both Physical Education (PE) teachers and parents to motivate and support youngsters in taking up systematic PA consciously.

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“…Lifestyle changes during the state of emergency may affect perceived health status, which negatively affects future health conditions. A previous longitudinal study investigated changes in PA prior to lockdown restrictions being imposed, and across three time periods: pre-, during, and post-lockdown [ 16 ]. The results showed that vigorous and moderate intensity PA were significantly lower during and post-lockdown compared to pre-lockdown in those individuals who had been highly active pre-lockdown [ 16 ].…”

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“…A previous longitudinal study investigated changes in PA prior to lockdown restrictions being imposed, and across three time periods: pre-, during, and post-lockdown [ 16 ]. The results showed that vigorous and moderate intensity PA were significantly lower during and post-lockdown compared to pre-lockdown in those individuals who had been highly active pre-lockdown [ 16 ]. More than 40% of community-dwelling Japanese old-old adults perceived a decline their physical fitness during the COVID-19 state of emergency [ 17 ].…”

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Physical Activity and Perceived Physical Fitness during the COVID-19 Epidemic: A Population of 40- to 69-Year-Olds in Japan

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Akaida

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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an abrupt change in lifestyle for many people with restrictions, often leading to a decrease in physical activity (PA), and thus contributing to a negative perception of health status. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic on physical activity and perceived physical fitness in Japanese adults aged 40 to 69 years. Data were collected from an online survey conducted between October 19 and 28, 2020. The analytic sample consisted of 1989 Japanese adults (mean age, 50.1 ± 6.9 years; women, 38.9%) who were aged between 40 and 69 years and completed the online survey. Overall, the PA time per week decreased by 32.4% between October 2019 and April 2020. A decrease in PA time was recorded in October 2020; however, a decline of 15.5% was observed. Compared to individuals who did not perceive a decline in physical fitness, individuals who perceived declining physical fitness during the COVID-19 state of emergency demonstrated a greater decrease in PA time in April 2020 (–50.5%), and this trend continued into October 2020 (–25.0%). These findings may indicate that Japanese adults aged 40 to 69 years who perceived declining physical fitness experienced a greater decrease in physical activity.

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Physical activity during the SARS‐CoV‐2 pandemic is linked to better mood and emotion

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The SARS‐CoV‐2 pandemic may negatively impact mood and emotion. Physical activity may protect against mood disturbance and promote positive affect. This study asked if physical activity before, during, or the change in physical activity with the pandemic, impacted affect and mood during the pandemic. US adult residents (18–74 years; N = 338) were surveyed from 29 April to 3 June 2020. Physical activity before and during the pandemic was assessed with the Physical Activity Rating survey. The Positive and Negative Affect Schedule measured affect and the Profile of Moods Questionnaire assessed mood. Comparisons between physically inactive and active participants by Analysis of Covariance found greater vigour in participants classed as physically active before the pandemic. Positive affect, vigour and esteem‐related affect were greater in participants physically active during the pandemic. Multiple linear regression revealed relationships between the change in physical activity and mood. Change in physical activity positively associated with positive affect ( b = 1.06), esteem‐related affect ( b = 0.33) and vigour ( b = 0.53), and negatively associated with negative affect ( b = −0.47), total mood disturbance ( b = −2.60), tension ( b = −0.31), anger ( b = −0.24), fatigue ( b = −0.54), depression ( b = −0.50) and confusion ( b = −0.23). These data demonstrate that physical activity during the pandemic, and increased physical activity relative to before the pandemic, related to better mood.

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Changes in Physical Activity Pre-, During and Post-lockdown COVID-19 Restrictions in New Zealand and the Explanatory Role of Daily Hassles

Cited by 67 publications

References 46 publications

Comparison of Physical Activity Levels in Youths before and during a Pandemic Lockdown

Comparison of Physical Activity Levels in Youths before and during a Pandemic Lockdown

Physical Activity and Perceived Physical Fitness during the COVID-19 Epidemic: A Population of 40- to 69-Year-Olds in Japan

Physical activity during the SARS‐CoV‐2 pandemic is linked to better mood and emotion

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