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Physical Exercise as a Resilience Factor to Mitigate COVID-Related Allostatic Overload.
Eöry, Ajandek; Békési, Dora; Eöry, Ajandok; Rózsa, Sandor.
  • Eöry A; Division of Integrative Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary, ajandekeory@gmail.com.
  • Békési D; Hungarian Acupuncture and Moxibustion Society, Budapest, Hungary, ajandekeory@gmail.com.
  • Eöry A; Rácz Károly Clinical Medicine PhD School Semmelweis University Hungary, Budapest, Hungary.
  • Rózsa S; Hungarian Acupuncture and Moxibustion Society, Budapest, Hungary.
Psychother Psychosom ; 90(3): 200-206, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1125222
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

The long-lasting threat of COVID-19 makes it necessary to explore strategies to improve coping skills which enable us to master a balanced life in the face of adversity.

OBJECTIVE:

To unravel the most challenging aspects of COVID-19 in a nonclinical adult population and identify predictors of lost balance and consequent allostatic overload (AO). We examined the role of regular, moderate-intensity formula aerobic exercise (312 meridian exercise) in preventing allostatic overload through increasing well-being.

METHODS:

An online survey was conducted to measure CO-VID-related allostatic overload according to clinimetric criteria. The Psychosocial Index (PSI), Kellner's Symptom Questionnaire (KSQ), short Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21), Public Health Surveillance Well-Being Scale -(PHS-WB), and Whiteley-7 were used to explore mental health characteristics. Univariate statistics logistic regression analysis and a general linear model were used.

RESULTS:

According to 442 valid answers, 217 adults practiced physical exercise (PE) frequently (fPE, 3-5 times/every day) while 120 did it less regularly (1-2 times/week), and 105 did not exercise/practiced irregularly (controls). Restriction-related stressors were most challenging, resulting in AO in 29% (n = 128) of the sample. The main predictors were additional stressors (p = 0.005) and anxiety symptoms (p < 0.001). The prevalence of AO was lower (p = 0.018) in the fPE group when compared to controls. KSQ distress symptoms were also lower in fPE (p < 0.0001), while total well-being was increased (p < 0.001) after adjusting for sex, age, and number of chronic diseases. According to the PHS-WB, both physical and mental well-being were higher (p = 0.003 and p = 0.004, respectively) in fPE.

CONCLUSIONS:

Frequent moderate exercise is associated with better mental and physical well-being and a lower prevalence of AO.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Adaptation, Psychological / Exercise / Allostasis / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Long Covid Limits: Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Language: English Journal: Psychother Psychosom Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Adaptation, Psychological / Exercise / Allostasis / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Long Covid Limits: Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Language: English Journal: Psychother Psychosom Year: 2021 Document Type: Article