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Journal article
COVID-19: Sedentary Isolation – A Bad Combination
International Journal of Sports Science, Vol.10(3), pp.57-61
2020
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Abstract
The COVID-19 virus outbreak was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) as of March 2020. Hand washing and a 2-meter social distancing became the norm worldwide as front-line mitigation interventions. Subsequently many States in the U.S. and countries worldwide adopted a more aggressive mitigation strategy known as “shelter-in-place”. The “shelter-in-place” intervention also known as “stay at home” requires individuals to stay at home except trips for essential needs and to work remotely for businesses considered as non-essential. However, there are concerns regarding the “stay at home” isolation effects on an already sedentary (inactive) world population. The authors provide a pointed summary of scientific literature identifying the potential ramifications of large sectors of the population becoming both isolated and sedentary. Likewise, the authors suggest straightforward strategies for physical activity that could help mitigate the negative ramifications of isolation and sedentary behavior. The authors consider their remarks as promoting the value of physical activity and not as professional medical advice. If you are feeling isolated or alone, seek the council of your health care provider.
Details
- Title
- COVID-19: Sedentary Isolation – A Bad Combination
- Creators
- Trish Sevene - California State University, Monterey BayKent J Adams - California State University, Monterey BayMike Climstein - Southern Cross UniversityJoseph M Berning - New Mexico State UniversityCarole Carson - Advanced Care Hospital of Southern New MexicoChad Harris - Metropolitan State University of DenverJoe Walsh - Sports Science InstituteMark DeBeliso - Southern Utah University
- Publication Details
- International Journal of Sports Science, Vol.10(3), pp.57-61
- Publisher
- Scientific & Academic Publishing Co.
- Identifiers
- 991013107613702368
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2020 The Author(s). Published by Scientific & Academic Publishing. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution International License (CC BY) (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
- Academic Unit
- Human Sciences; Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article