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Impact of Physical Activity on COVID-19

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  • Jia Yang

    (College of Physical Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410012, China)

  • Xiang Li

    (College of Physical Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410012, China)

  • Taiyu He

    (Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China)

  • Fangyuan Ju

    (College of Physical Education, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225012, China)

  • Ye Qiu

    (College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410012, China)

  • Zuguo Tian

    (College of Physical Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410012, China)

Abstract

Introduction: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, which is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), is seriously endangering human health worldwide. This study finds effective intervention modalities of physical activity on COVID-19 through a narrative review. Methods: In this study, 41 papers were selected for a narrative literature review after a comprehensive database search from 20 December 2019, to 30 August 2022. Results: 41 articles meet the established criteria, and in this review, we comprehensively describe recent studies on exercise and COVID-19, including the impact and recommendations of exercise on COVID-19 prevention, patients with COVID-19, and noninfected populations. Conclusions: The literature suggests that physical activity (PA) contributes to the prevention and treatment of COVID-19, can promote recovery of physical function, alleviate post-acute COVID-19 syndrome, and improve patients’ psychological well-being. It is recommended to develop appropriate exercise prescriptions for different populations under the guidance of a physician.

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  • Jia Yang & Xiang Li & Taiyu He & Fangyuan Ju & Ye Qiu & Zuguo Tian, 2022. "Impact of Physical Activity on COVID-19," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(21), pages 1-12, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:21:p:14108-:d:956765
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