ReviewPloS one2022
The COVID-19 Conundrum: Keeping safe while becoming inactive. A rapid review of physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and exercise in adults by gender and age.
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27 citing papers in PubMed.
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- Impact of COVID-19 on physical activity patterns in non-professional populations in Asia: a mini review of pre-, during, and post-pandemic periods.Frontiers in public health · 2025Review
- Global, regional, and national burden of falls from 1990 to 2021: a comprehensive analysis with a focus on falls attributable to reduced bone mass and projections to 2045.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Older Adults Who Participate in Group Physical Exercise Program.Hawai'i journal of health & social welfare · 2024Article
- THE EFFECTS OF RESTRICTIONS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND MENTAL HEALTH OF THE ELDERLY.Acta clinica Croatica · 2024Review
- Australian sport and physical activity behaviours pre, during and post-COVID-19.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Taking Practical Steps: A Feminist Participatory Approach to Cocreating a Trauma- and Violence-Informed Physical Activity Program for Women.Violence against women · 2024Article
- The effects of the first wave of COVID-19 restrictions on physical activity: a longitudinal study from "step into health" program in Qatar.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- Exploring the prioritisation of sleep, diet, and physical activity as pillars of health: correlates and associations with health behaviours in Australian adults.Journal of activity, sedentary and sleep behaviors · 2023Article
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- 24-Hour movement behaviours research during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic scoping review.BMC public health · 2023Article
- The Geras virtual frailty rehabilitation program to build resilience in older adults with frailty during COVID-19: a randomized feasibility trial.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2023Article
- Exploring the longer-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical and mental health of people with inflammatory rheumatic diseases: a cross-sectional survey.Clinical rheumatology · 2023Article
- The Relationship Between Exercise Habits and Stress Among Individuals With Access to Internet-Connected Home Fitness Equipment: Single-Group Prospective Analysis.JMIR formative research · 2023Article
- Sustaining self-restraint until the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic in Tokyo.Scientific reports · 2022Article
- Change in sports activity and walking and cycling for transport since the COVID-19 pandemic - Results of the GEDA 2021 study.Journal of health monitoring · 2022Article
- Analyzing Person-Place Interactions During Walking Episodes: Innovative Ambulatory Assessment Approach of Walking-Triggered e-Diaries.JMIR formative research · 2022Article
- Factors associated with meeting physical activity guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.BMC public health · 2022Article
- Association between the Health Belief Model, Exercise, and Nutrition Behaviors during the COVID-19 Pandemic.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundCoronavirus (COVID-19) has severely impacted lifestyles worldwide. Responses to COVID-19 have intentionally restricted the factors that encourage regular and frequent PA; opportunity, capability and motivation. However, the effects of these restrictions are likely to have differed by gender and age and different intensities of PA. This rapid review builds on previous evidence by synthesising the global impact of COVID-19 on adult PA through specific intensities and types of PA and evaluating this by gender and age.
methodsA rapid systematic search of seven electronic databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, Academic Search Complete, APA PsycInfo, and APA PsycArticles) was performed from December 2019 to January 2021. Studies investigating adult change in PA, exercise or sedentary behaviour due to COVID-19 were included.
resultsFrom an initial database search identifying 3,863 articles, 66 remained for synthesis after applying eligibility criteria. Results demonstrate decreases among all intensities and types of PA-walking (6 out of 7 papers), moderate-only (5 out of 6 papers), vigorous-only (5 out of 6 papers) and MVPA (4 out of 5 papers); as well as overall PA (14-72% participants reported a decrease). Reflecting that COVID-19 responses were designed to have universal effects, they also achieved whole-society decreases in PA behaviour, accented in older age groups.
conclusionThere is a universal need to address the low levels of PA post-COVID-19. The consequences of decreased PA across all intensities has powerful, potentially recoverable, impacts. Universal declines have implications for public health officials and PA advocates for post-COVID-19 initiatives to promote PA.
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