Physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic: a survey with adults in Northern Brazil

Authors

  • Marcelo Marques High-intensity Intermittent Exercise Physiology Research Group; Department of Sport, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3871-2906
  • Msc Biomechanics Laboratory, Centre of Sports, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2259-8096
  • Bch USP Gymnastics Research Group; Department of Sport, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
  • Enaiane Cristina Menezes Institute of Physical Education and Sport (IEFE), Federal University of Alagoas, Maceio, Alagoas, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5059-3332
  • Phd Physical Activity and Health Study and Research Group: From Childhood to Aging – Health Outcomes (GEPAFS-IEDS); Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7962-8746
  • Phd High-intensity Intermittent Exercise Physiology Research Group; Department of Sport, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0769-8398
  • Phd Human Performance Laboratory (LEDEHU); Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7483-0213

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12820/rbafs.25e0151

Keywords:

Social isolation, Sars-CoV2, Motor active, Cross-sectional study

Abstract

The aim of this study was to analyze the impact of the social distancing recommendations during COVID-19 pandemic on the physical activity behavior in adults living in region of Northern Brazil. A final sample of 654 adults (386 women) aged 33 ± 10 years old participated in this study. A questionnaire with 45 questions concerning sociodemographic characteristics, self-perception of health and characteristics of physical activity behavior before and after the recommendations of social distancing was applied in an online format. Comparisons between levels of physical activity before and after pandemic were conducted applying a McNemar test. A binary logistic regression was applied to analyze the factors associated to being physically active during the pandemic. Analyzing the percentage levels of physical activity before and during social distancing, we observed an increase of physically inactive behavior (19% vs. 36.7%), as well as a decrease in active (32.6% vs. 18.6%) and very active (16.7% vs. 6.6%) behaviors, respectively. Among participants, 59.2% of them became sedentary during pandemic. Walking and running activities continued to be among the most practiced, although they showed a reduction during social distancing. Social distancing recommendations due to the COVID-19 pandemic caused decrease in the overall levels of physical activity in adults living in the Amazonas State and specifically in the practice of individuals who were physically active and very physically active before pandemic.

 

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Author Biographies

Marcelo Marques, High-intensity Intermittent Exercise Physiology Research Group; Department of Sport, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.

I have a degree in Physical Education and a Master in Physical Activity and Health. Doctoral student in the Graduate Program of the School of Physical Education and Sport in the area of Biodynamic Studies of Physical Education and Sport (USP). I am currently a member of the Laboratory of Energy Determinants and Sports Performance (LADESP / USP) and the High Intensity Intermittent Exercise Physiology Study and Research Group. Scientifically, I have interests in the area of Applied Health Exercise focusing on the impacts of physical exercise on physiological indicators of health and performance, and analysis of the effects of different levels of fatigue (mental, central and peripheral) on high intensity exercise. as well as the effects of these different levels of fatigue on involvement, engagement, and pleasure in a physical exercise program.

Msc, Biomechanics Laboratory, Centre of Sports, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil.

 

 

Bch, USP Gymnastics Research Group; Department of Sport, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.

 

 

Enaiane Cristina Menezes, Institute of Physical Education and Sport (IEFE), Federal University of Alagoas, Maceio, Alagoas, Brazil.

 

 

Phd, Physical Activity and Health Study and Research Group: From Childhood to Aging – Health Outcomes (GEPAFS-IEDS); Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil.

 

 

Phd, High-intensity Intermittent Exercise Physiology Research Group; Department of Sport, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.

 

 

Phd, Human Performance Laboratory (LEDEHU); Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil.

 

 

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2020-12-10

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Marques M, Gheller R, Henrique N, Menezes EC, Streit I, Franchini E, et al. Physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic: a survey with adults in Northern Brazil. Rev. Bras. Ativ. Fís. Saúde [Internet]. 2020 Dec. 10 [cited 2024 Jul. 3];25:1-8. Available from: https://rbafs.org.br/RBAFS/article/view/14421

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Vol. 25 (2020)

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