Department of Structural and Functional Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), R. Monteiro Lobato, 255, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
Departament of Biodynamics of the Human Body Movement, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of São Paulo, Av. Professor Mello Moraes, 65, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Curr Cardiol Rev. 2021;17(6):e051121190711. doi: 10.2174/1573403X17666210126103204.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic is a global health crisis that has culminated in thousands of deaths. In order to reduce the spread of the Sars-CoV-2 virus, governments of several countries have adopted social isolation as a strategy. However, social isolation has culminated in deleterious effects on the population's health, including increased physical inactivity, stress and, consequently, adverse changes in body composition, cardiorespiratory capacity, muscle strength, physical functionality, and vascular events, which are increasingly pointed out as the main determinants of cardiovascular health. Staying physically active during lockdown is a challenge, especially for the population with a higher risk of mortality from COVID-19, who are still encouraged to maintain social distance until there is a vaccine available. Strategies to avoid physical inactivity and reduce stress levels can promote cardiovascular protection and must be considered during COVID-19 time.
The aim of this paper is to discuss the risks of physical inactivity and stress for the cardiovascular system during the COVID-19 pandemic and propose strategies to protect cardiovascular health.
A home-based training protocol could be an interesting and effective strategy for the population who need to remain physically active and safe at home.
2019 年冠状病毒病（COVID-19）大流行是一场全球性的卫生危机，已导致数千人死亡。为了减少 SARS-CoV-2 病毒的传播，一些国家的政府采取了社会隔离作为策略。然而，社会隔离对人口健康造成了有害影响，包括身体活动减少、压力增加，进而导致身体成分、心肺能力、肌肉力量、身体功能和血管事件的不利变化，这些变化越来越被认为是心血管健康的主要决定因素。在封锁期间保持身体活跃是一个挑战，尤其是对于 COVID-19 死亡率较高的人群，他们仍被鼓励保持社交距离，直到有疫苗可用。避免身体活动减少和降低压力水平的策略可以促进心血管保护，在 COVID-19 期间必须考虑这些策略。
本文旨在讨论 COVID-19 大流行期间身体活动减少和压力对心血管系统的风险，并提出保护心血管健康的策略。
家庭为基础的训练方案可能是那些需要在家中保持身体活跃和安全的人群的一个有趣且有效的策略。
