Authors : Adarashpal Singh, Harpreet Kaur, Paramjeet Kaur
DOI : 10.18231/j.ijcap.2021.019
Volume : 8
Issue : 2
Year : 2021
Page No : 83-85
Covid-19 pandemic has led to major changes in day -to-day life. Ever since the start of pandemic, there has been a change in working conditions, reduction in physical activity and much increase in anxiety and stress due to disease itself. To deal with the physical and mental health needs of this changing times, it becomes important to maintain healthy life-style and a minimum level of physical activity. The physical activity has been shown to boost the immune system and body’s capacity to fight infections and keep oneself physically and mentally strong. It is helpful for the healthy cardiovascular function which is very important during current pandemic. Though routine exercise and outdoor activity may be restricted due to social distancing norms, still it is important to have modified form of physical activity like stretching, walking, doing household chores and yoga in current scenario. Early start of exercise from school physical education can go a long way to create healthy adults.
Keywords : Covid- 19, Physical activity, Mental well- being, Immunity, Exercise