Quarantine Exercises in the Time of Covid-19- A Review.

ABSTRACT

Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) originating in Wuhan, China in December2019 spread worldwide rapidly. It was declared as a global public healthemergency, and subsequently as a pandemic by the WHO, owing to its worldwidespread. Currently, Covid-19 is of the gravest concern because of its hightransmissibility, high mortality, rapid global spread, lack of knowledge about thedisease and lack of management resources. Lockdown and self-quarantinemeasures have been implemented globally by various nations to mitigate the spreadof Covid-19. In several nations, fitness centres and other public places, wherepeople are normally active, had been temporarily closed to prevent further spreadof infection. Being quarantined at home for extended periods makes it challengingto stay physically active. Recent studies demonstrated that regular physicalactivities and exercises lower the incidence of several communicable diseases,including the novel Covid-19 by enhancing the immune system. Regular exercisesimprove the components of physical fitness, which include muscular strength,cardiorespiratory fitness, coordination, balance and agility, which in turn, enhancethe physiological functions of the body. Regular exercises and relaxation techniquesare some significant approaches aimed at improving one’s overall health during thequarantine. Since organizations and governments worldwide had advised physicalactivity in quarantine, and also because regular physical activity is beneficial forboth the physical and mental health, its role in the quarantine is significant. Thisreview highlights the significance of physical activity and exercise in enhancing thewell-being of individuals during the quarantine phase of Covid-19 pandemic.