Jogging, nordic walking and going for a walk - inter-disciplinary recommendations to keep people physically active in times of the covid-19 lockdown in Tyrol, Austria

Authors

  • Anika Frühauf Department of Sport Science, University of Innsbruck
  • Martin Schnitzer Department of Sport Science, University of Innsbruck
  • Wolfgang Schobersberger Institute of Sports Medicine, Alpine Medicine and Health Tourism (ISAG) of the UMIT Hall and Tirol Kliniken GmbH
  • Günter Weiss Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Innsbruck
  • Martin Kopp Department of Sport Science, University of Innsbruck

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15203/CISS_2020.100

Keywords:

SARS-CoV-2, physical activity, outdoor, walking, health, guidelines

Abstract

Physical activity has a strong impact on physical and mental health. It prevents diseases, strengthens the immune system, and helps to reduce stress. Moreover, physical activity increases the psychological well-being, with outdoor exercise showing even more positive effects. In times when national regulations also restrict the possibilities for exercise, the authors—referring to scientifically sound findings and adhering to the current social distancing rules—recommend allowing moderate outdoor sports activities (jogging, Nordic walking, going for a walk) and the use of park trails, hiking trails, and forest roads in easy terrains.

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Published

07.04.2020

Issue

Vol. 5 (2020)

Section

Editorial

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Copyright (c) 2020 Anika Frühauf, Martin Schnitzer, Wolfgang Schobersberger, Günter Weiss, Martin Kopp

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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

How to Cite

Frühauf, A., Schnitzer, M., Schobersberger, W., Weiss, . G., & Kopp, M. (2020). Jogging, nordic walking and going for a walk - inter-disciplinary recommendations to keep people physically active in times of the covid-19 lockdown in Tyrol, Austria. Current Issues in Sport Science (CISS), 5, 100. https://doi.org/10.15203/CISS_2020.100