Influence of quarantine during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on physical and psychosocial aspects: perceptions of 214 Brazilian athletes

Machado, Eliane de Morais; Secchi, Leonardo Luiz Barretti; Camargo, Paula Rezende; Mendonça, Luciana De Michelis

doi:10.1016/j.glohj.2023.01.001

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“…Uncertainties associated with the pandemic also adversely affected the mental health of athletes (Chandler et al, 2021;Haan et al, 2021). From the foregoing, there is substantial evidence that the COVID-19 home confinement resulted in a decline of all levels of PA, including athletes' routine training which led to reduced fitness and frustration arising from the lack of competitions in sports for all categories of athletes (Machado, Secchi, Camargo, & Mendonca, 2023). The effect of the pandemic on sports activities remains a vibrant topic of research in the days ahead.…”

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Elite athletes and sports training during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mini review

Musa,

Toriola,

Bamidele

et al. 2023

AGJSR

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PurposeThe corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic had devastating impact on sporting activities, education and global health. Given the impact of the pandemic-related restrictions and closed fitness centers and other sports facilities, the coping strategies adopted by athletes while training at home to continue their training remain an important question. The purpose of this review is to examine the findings of key studies focusing on the impact of the pandemic on sport training.Design/methodology/approachA review was conducted on Google Scholar, Scopus and PubMed to identify articles on physical activity and sport training during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligibility criteria included peer-reviewed empirical and quantitative studies. The selected articles were reviewed using contextual analysis.FindingsThe COVID-19 pandemic had devastating impact on sports activities globally. Studies evaluating the influence of the pandemic on sports training have revealed abysmal decline in training volume and general physical fitness, limited access to facilities and equipment and significant reduction in training load. The damage of the pandemic on the sporting world should serve as a guide for proactive steps that should be taken to prevent recurrence of a similar calamity.Originality/valueThis paper highlights important lessons to be learned from the lockdown imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic by stakeholders in sport, including the importance of improvisation of sports facilities by utilizing available spaces at home and neighborhood for physical training.

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Elite athletes and sports training during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mini review

Musa,

Toriola,

Bamidele

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Exercise behavior, practice, injury, and symptoms of respiratory tract infection of 502 Brazilian adults during lockdown oscillations in two years (2021–2022) of the COVID-19 pandemic

da Silva,

de Souza,

Silva

et al. 2023

BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil

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Background In the period between 2020 and 2023, during the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic, many countries released their restriction measures so that individuals were able to begin practicing physical exercises and outdoor sports again. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the physical exercise behavior, symptoms of respiratory tract infection, and training practice, as well as aspects of pain and injuries in the lower limbs of adults during periods of lockdown oscillations in the two years of the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. Methods Cross-sectional study. Participants: A total of 502 adults were evaluated during two consecutive years of the COVID-19 pandemic, corresponding to the years 2021 and 2022. A virtual questionnaire was applied using the Google Forms platform through a link, or a Quick Response Code available in social media environments. The variables collected were: anthropometric characteristics, presence of comorbidities, clinical history for the diagnosis of COVID-19, and behavior related to physical exercise practices, divided into five topics: (1) physical exercise habits; (2) symptoms and health care utilization; (3) habit of practicing physical exercise in relation to the prevention of COVID-19; (4) preventive measures for COVID-19; and (5) feelings and reasons for practicing exercises. Results A total 79.0% of the participants returned to the practice of physical exercise after a period of social isolation due to COVID-19, with running (30.0%) and muscle strength training (50.0%) being the most prevalent modalities, in which 62.0% of practitioners carried out the activity individually, without any professional or technical monitoring. With regard to physical preparation, 61.0% reported performing pre-training stretching, 64.0% associated with muscular resistance training. Of these, 89% did not report current injuries or pain symptoms when returning to exercise (69.0%). Total of 60.5% reported experiencing respiratory tract symptoms of COVID-19 and seeking a consultation with a doctor, and 61.0% performed diagnostic test, with RT-PCR (Real time-polymerase chain reaction) being the most common test. Of those tested, 55.0% were positive for COVID-19, without the need for hospitalization (95.0%). The most commonly used measures for the prevention of COVID-19 were the fabric or surgical mask. The predominant feeling in the pandemic was anxiety (50.5%) and the reasons for practicing sports were: physical conditioning (30.9%), a feeling of pleasure (21.3%), and weight loss (20.3%). Conclusion After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic (2021–2022), with periods of lockdown, there were low reports of injuries and pain symptoms after exercising on the return to physical exercise practices of running and strength training. However, the restrictions negatively affected the exercise behavior due to respiratory tract symptoms of COVID-19 and a reduction in training intensity, performed without any professional or technical supervision. The participants reported the use of a fabric or surgical mask for the prevention of COVID-19, and an increased feeling of anxiety. The reasons given for practicing physical exercise were physical conditioning, a feeling of pleasure, and weight loss.

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Influence of quarantine during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on physical and psychosocial aspects: perceptions of 214 Brazilian athletes

Cited by 2 publications

References 43 publications

Elite athletes and sports training during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mini review

Elite athletes and sports training during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mini review

Exercise behavior, practice, injury, and symptoms of respiratory tract infection of 502 Brazilian adults during lockdown oscillations in two years (2021–2022) of the COVID-19 pandemic

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