Covid-19 and the impact on the physical activity level of elderly people: A systematic review

Oliveira, Murilo Rezende; Sudati, Isabella Pessóta; Konzen, Vanessa de Mello; Campos, Ana Carolina de; Wibelinger, Lia Mara; Correa, C Márquez; Miguel, Fabiano Moraes; Silva, Rebeca Nunes; Borghi‐Silva, Audrey

doi:10.1016/j.exger.2021.111675

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“…In response, several articles have already been published recommending how to stay as active as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic ( 19 , 31 – 34 ). The extent to which the COVID-19 period has affected individual PA levels has also been addressed in the literature and is complex ( 30 , 35 – 37 ). On the one hand, cross-sectional surveys in many countries showed a short-term decline in PA during the initial lockdown in spring 2020 compared with the pre-COVID-19 period ( 38 – 54 ).…”

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Physical Activity Behavior During and After COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders—A Longitudinal Study in the Austrian, German, and Italian Alps

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Schnitzer

Savoia³

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Front. Public Health

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BackgroundIn Alpine regions, which are very similar due to their topographical location and their wide-ranging sports offerings, the restrictions on sports activities during the COVID-19 pandemic differed in type and level: while in some regions (Tyrol, South Tyrol, Trentino), all sports activities were forbidden except for walking near the home, in other regions (Upper Bavaria, Vorarlberg), people were allowed to go hiking and running during the first lockdown.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate the change in physical activity (PA) behavior in different Alpine regions (Upper Bavaria, Vorarlberg, Tyrol, South Tyrol, Trentino) over four periods in 2020, to examine the effects of COVID-19 measures of varying severity on PA behavior and to identify factors associated with a change in PA over time.MethodsA retrospective online survey was conducted (N = 2975) from December 2020, to January 2021. Using the questionnaire of the Eurobarometer 472 study, PA behavior was measured over four periods: before COVID-19 (March), during the first lockdown (March and April), during the relaxed period (May-October) and during the second lockdown (November and December) in 2020.ResultsDuring the first (M = 5.0h, SD = 4.5) and the second lockdowns (M = 4.9h, SD = 4.3), the participants (age: 42 years, overly active in sports) engaged less in sports than before (M = 5.9h, SD = 4.8) and during the relaxed period in summer (M = 6.4h, SD = 5.0) (average number of hours per week being physically active). A larger percentage of participants from Alpine regions with severe restrictions (Tyrol, South Tyrol, Trentino) decreased their PA during the first lockdown as compared to participants from Upper Bavaria and Vorarlberg with a less strict first lockdown. Those with psychological distress, male participants, and individuals with decreased physical health and less free time during COVID-19 were more likely to reduce their PA.ConclusionsDespite a short-term negative effect of COVID-19 restrictions on exercise participation during lockdowns, the majority of respondents returned to their original levels of PA during the relaxed COVID-19 phases. As a comparison of Alpine regions shows, particularly severe COVID-19 measures seem to have reduced PA with potential negative health effects. For the future, policy makers and sports organizations should collaborate to support the population in their PA behavior during pandemics to outweigh restrictions.

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Physical Activity Behavior During and After COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders—A Longitudinal Study in the Austrian, German, and Italian Alps

Schöttl

Schnitzer

Savoia³

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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“…The level of PA in the elderly population has decreased during the quarantine period of COVID-19 worldwide. Increase in sitting time, decrease in MET amount and decrease in number of steps were important factors in decreasing PA levels (Oliveira et al, 2022). In a different study, in a Southern Italian population, COVID-19 quarantine changed PA behaviours, with a negative impact on both sexes, especially on young adults and adult groups (Franco et al, 2021).…”

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Analysis of Physical Activity Levels of Physical Education Teachers during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Yüksel

Revan

2022

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The coronavirus (COVID -19) pandemic has brought unprecedented restrictions to people's physical activities and routines. The COVID-19 pandemic may have reduced physical activity levels and increased inactivity for various reasons (e.g., closure of gyms, family time constraints, and reduced outdoor mobility). The aim of this study is to examine physical education teachers' physical activity levels during the COVID-19 pandemic period. 417 physical education teachers participated in the research, which was reached by convenience sampling. Personal information form and International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) short form were used for data collection in the study. Mann Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis and Spearman's correlation tests were used in the analysis of the data. When the distribution of physical education teachers participating in the study according to their physical activity (PA) levels was examined, it was found that 26.1% had low PA levels, 37.6% had medium and 36.2% had high. While 27.5% of men were in the low category, 35.3% were in the medium category and 37.3% were in the high category, it was found to be 24.9%, 39.9% and 35.2% in women, respectively. When the PA levels of the teachers were analysed according to age, years of service and body mass index (BMI) variables, there was a significant difference, but no significant difference was found in terms of gender. While there was a negative and significant correlation between total PA and years of service and age, a positive and significant correlation was found between experience and BMI and age. As a result, it can be concluded that physical education teachers continue their active lives despite the restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic period.

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“…The isolation that ensued following generalized lockdown also impacted the physical well-being of the elderly. A systematic review of 14 cross-sectional and 11 cohort studies revealed that COVID-19 movement restrictions reduced physical activity due to increased sitting time, increased equivalent metabolic tasks, decreased steps, and reduced exercise frequency and duration [32] ; these may eventually result in reduced musculoskeletal strength and endurance and cardiorespiratory capacity. Increased sedentary behavior is also associated with high blood pressure, and cardiovascular and metabolic diseases [33] , among others.…”

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Aging and the COVID-19 pandemic: The inter-related roles of biology, physical wellbeing, social norms and global health systems

et al. 2023

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Covid-19 and the impact on the physical activity level of elderly people: A systematic review

Cited by 101 publications

References 59 publications

Physical Activity Behavior During and After COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders—A Longitudinal Study in the Austrian, German, and Italian Alps

Physical Activity Behavior During and After COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders—A Longitudinal Study in the Austrian, German, and Italian Alps

Analysis of Physical Activity Levels of Physical Education Teachers during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Aging and the COVID-19 pandemic: The inter-related roles of biology, physical wellbeing, social norms and global health systems

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