Physically-active persons can fight off Covid-19 more easily


The US CDC has guidelines on how to be physically active while maintaining adequate physical distancing. — Filepic

Physical activity has been defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure”.

It adds that: “Physical activity refers to all movements including during leisure time, for transport to get to and from places, or as part of a person’s work.”

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