THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 LOCKDOWN ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND WELL-BEING AMONG ACTIVE ADULTS IN NIGERIA

Abstract

Measures aiming at containing the Corona-virus disease (Covid-19), include isolation, social distancing, and quarantine. Quarantine and other lockdown instruments were aimed at reducing the number of Covid-19 infections and deaths. It is reasonable to assume that lockdown leads to reduced levels of physical activity in the general population. Potential detrimental health effects of lockdown, such as psychological distress and physical inactivity induced maladaptation must be addressed. The aim of this paper was to review harmful effects of limited physical activity on mental and physical health due to social distancing and quarantine. Harmful effects of limited physical activity on mental and physical health due to social distancing and quarantine and to highlight the effects of simple physical activity regimes, with a special emphasis on acute effects. The paper provide recommendations for evidence based physical activities that are feasible even in lockdown situations, and that hold position to help patients cope with the situation and which build the base for physical activity counseling in Covid-19 lockdown times.