Both influenza and coronaviruses cause respiratory infections, which can lead to morbidity and mortality, especially in those who are immunocompromised or not immune to viruses (Zhu). Physical exercise has many effects on the human body, including the immune system. Moderate exercise appears to have a beneficial effect on immune function, which can protect against upper respiratory infections. Human being is a social entity by nature and social isolation can negatively affect individuals' psychology. There are many studies examining the effect of physical activity on the mental state of people. The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests individual protection measures such as establishing necessary hygienic conditions, ensuring social isolation and keeping immune system strong against the complications that may develop due to Coronavirus.Human being is a social entity by nature and social isolation can negatively affect individuals' psychology. There are many studies examining the effect of physical activity on the mental state of people. Different theories which claims the psychological improvements resulting from the increased levels of physical activity have also been proposed in the literature.Regular aerobic exercise and walking can not only improve the emotional state of the individuals, but may also affect the mental health by avoiding the negative thoughts and adapting to stress. The aim of this study is to increase the physical activity level, psychological condition and physical well-being with video-based exercises.
Severe acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a new form of coronaviruses
that emerged in 2019 and causes Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). SARS-CoV-2 is highly
contagious. The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests individual protection measures such
as establishing necessary hygienic conditions, ensuring social isolation and keeping immune
system strong against the complications that may develop due to Coronavirus. Both influenza
and coronaviruses cause respiratory infections, which can lead to morbidity and mortality,
especially in those who are immunocompromised or not immune to viruses (Zhu). Physical
exercise has many effects on the human body, including the immune system. Moderate exercise
appears to have a beneficial effect on immune function, which can protect against upper
respiratory infections. Human being is a social entity by nature and social isolation can
negatively affect individuals' psychology. There are many studies examining the effect of
physical activity on the mental state of people. Different theories which claims the
psychological improvements resulting from the increased levels of physical activity have also
been proposed in the literature.Human being is a social entity by nature and social isolation
can negatively affect individuals' psychology. There are many studies examining the effect of
physical activity on the mental state of people. Different theories which claims the
psychological improvements resulting from the increased levels of physical activity have also
been proposed in the literature.Regular aerobic exercise and walking can not only improve the
emotional state of the individuals, but may also affect the mental health by avoiding the
negative thoughts and adapting to stress. The aim of this study is to increase the physical
activity level, psychological condition and physical well-being with video-based exercises.
Other: Video based aerobic exercise
During social isolation induced by COVID-19, physically inactive people will do exercise in company with aerobic exercises named videos"walk at home" which made by American Heart Association. 3 days a week in total 4 weeks. Each sessions will last approximately 30-40 minutes.
Inclusion Criteria:
- who haven't been exercising before and also not thinking of exercising during the
isolation period
- Who are willing to exercise during the isolation
Exclusion Criteria:
- Having a disease that may interfere or aggravated with exercise such as orthopaedic
problems, chronic diseases, etc.
- Having difficulty of understanding and following video-based exercises
- Having diagnose of any kind of psychiatric condition such as major depression, panic
attack, etc.
Biruni University
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul University Cerrahpasa
Istanbul, Turkey