Stress and Physical Inactivity: Two Explosive Ingredients for the Heart in COVID-19 Pandemic Times

Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic is a global health crisis that has culminated in thousands of deaths. In order to reduce the spread of the Sars-CoV-2 virus, governments of several countries have adopted social isolation as a strategy. However, social isolation has culminated in deleteri...

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Published in:Current cardiology reviews 2021-11, Vol.17 (6), p.e051121190711
Main Authors: Ruberti, Olívia Moraes, Telles, Guilherme Defante, Rodrigues, Bruno
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Body composition
Cardiovascular system
Communicable Disease Control
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
Exercise
Explosive Agents
Global health
Humans
Muscle strength
Pandemics
Pandemics - prevention & control
Public health
SARS-CoV-2
Sedentary Behavior
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
Social interactions
Social isolation
Strategy
Stress
Vaccines
Viral diseases
Viruses
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Summary:Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic is a global health crisis that has culminated in thousands of deaths. In order to reduce the spread of the Sars-CoV-2 virus, governments of several countries have adopted social isolation as a strategy. However, social isolation has culminated in deleterious effects on the population's health, including increased physical inactivity, stress and, consequently, adverse changes in body composition, cardiorespiratory capacity, muscle strength, physical functionality, and vascular events, which are increasingly pointed out as the main determinants of cardiovascular health. Staying physically active during lockdown is a challenge, especially for the population with a higher risk of mortality from COVID-19, who are still encouraged to maintain social distance until there is a vaccine available. Strategies to avoid physical inactivity and reduce stress levels can promote cardiovascular protection and must be considered during COVID-19 time. The aim of this paper is to discuss the risks of physical inactivity and stress for the cardiovascular system during the COVID-19 pandemic and propose strategies to protect cardiovascular health. A home-based training protocol could be an interesting and effective strategy for the population who need to remain physically active and safe at home.
ISSN:1573-403X
1875-6557
1875-6557
DOI:10.2174/1573403X17666210126103204