The COVID-19 pandemic challenges physical activity with two emerging paradigms

Authors

  • Thiago Sousa Matias Federal University of Santa Catarina, Department of Physical Education, Research Center of Physical Activity and Health, Research Center for Motivation and Human Movement Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0241-3776
  • Fábio Hech Dominski Santa Catarina State University, Laboratory of Psychology of Sport and Exercise, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Univille University, Department of Physical Education, Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil. http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1767-6405

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12820/rbafs.25e0113

Keywords:

Exercise, Internet-based intervention, Mental health, Communicable diseases

Abstract

We are facing an unprecedented crisis due to the COVID-19, with social distancing measures. These measures have adverse impacts and exercise professionals need to gear efforts to promote active lifestyles. This assay has two purposes: 1) To discuss the role of web–based physical activity interventions during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, debating pros and cons, and offering preliminary guidance; 2) To discuss the role of physical activity on mental health, and proposing strategies to exercise interventions. We suggest a more positive outlook to web–based physical activity as internet can expand the scope of exercise as a self-care tool to health enhancement. The use of the internet as a professional tool to support exercise promotion can become a trend. Professional should weigh up the pros and cons when using such approach. After this pandemic we will cherish the psychological well-being benefits of exercise.

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Published

09/14/2020

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Matias TS, Dominski FH. The COVID-19 pandemic challenges physical activity with two emerging paradigms. Rev. Bras. Ativ. Fís. Saúde [Internet]. 2020 Sep. 14 [cited 2025 Feb. 5];25:1-6. Available from: https://rbafs.org.br/RBAFS/article/view/14233

Issue

Vol. 25 (2020)

Section

Technical Series on Physical Activity and Health

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