Physical exercise as therapy to fight against the mental and physical consequences of COVID-19 quarantine: Special focus in older people

Exercising in times of COVID-19: what do experts recommend doing within four walls?

“…11 Nonetheless, we intend to establish more precise knowledge about the most beneficial exercise guidelines, bearing in mind the individual demands of each person and the particular situation of the quarantine. In this regard, Jiménez-Pavón et al 12 have performed an exhaustive critical analysis of the most appropriate recommendations for exercise, especially those targeting the elderly. The authors have brilliantly suggested adjusting the international guidelines on physical activity to the current situation.…”

COVID-19 Outbreak: Impact of the Quarantine-Induced Stress on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Burden

“…In addition, emotional eating and reduction of physical activity lead to obesity and metabolic syndrome; both risk factors have a pivotal role in cardiovascular risk. Obesity is also associated with an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes [8,9]. Technologies could be useful; a high number of health and nutrition applications are available on Google Play and the Apple app store.…”

“…To acheive these objectives, new technologies and internet solutions could be useful; online exercise classes and video-or app-guided aerobics training at home can be a simple and economic tool for performing physical activity. Therefore, to maintian the healthy lifestyle habits and active behavior at home is very important for the health of the overall population but, especially, for subjects with cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors and for older people [8]. There are several options for exercising and training at home; aerobic exercises like walking inside the house and dancing can be easily done.…”

“…Exercise and physical activity play a pivotal role in prevention of cardiovascular disease [17]. Limited physical activity, sedentary behavior and sitting time are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease and with several metabolic and mental effects that could also contribute to increase the cardiovascular risk [8,9,17]. There are several mechanisms through which exercise training reduces chronic inflammation, including improvement of endothelial function and the capacity to regenerate endothelium after injury [9].…”

Ejercitarse en tiempos de la COVID-19: ¿qué recomiendan hacer los expertos entre cuatro paredes?

“…Aun así, la intención es establecer conocimientos más precisos sobre las mejores recomendaciones en cuanto a ejercicio, sin olvidar las necesidades individuales de cada sujeto y la situación particular de la cuarentena. A este respecto, Jiménez-Pavón et al 12 han realizado un análisis crítico exhaustivo de las recomendaciones más apropiadas para el ejercicio, en especial las que se dirigen a los mayores. Los autores proponen, de un modo brillante, ajustar las recomendaciones internacionales sobre actividad física a la situación actual.…”