Physical Activity and Well-Being during the Second COVID19-Related Lockdown in Germany in 2021
In the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany, lockdown measures were reinstalled and were in place between November 2020 and April 2021, including the closure of physical activity facilities. The aim of the current online survey was to assess the lockdown effects on physical activity and w...
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oai:doaj.org-article:78e83f02d68e4930a04910a3608f73622021-11-11T19:46:47ZPhysical Activity and Well-Being during the Second COVID19-Related Lockdown in Germany in 202110.3390/su1321121722071-1050https://doaj.org/article/78e83f02d68e4930a04910a3608f73622021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/21/12172https://doaj.org/toc/2071-1050In the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany, lockdown measures were reinstalled and were in place between November 2020 and April 2021, including the closure of physical activity facilities. The aim of the current online survey was to assess the lockdown effects on physical activity and well-being in the general population. Pre-lockdown vs. lockdown differences were tested with the Χ<sup>2</sup> test and the Student’s t-test for paired data. Predictor variables to explain compliance with physical activity recommendations were identified using a fixed-effects binary logistic regression analysis. Data of 993 respondents were analyzed. Transport-related and leisure-time physical activity decreased (<i>p</i> < 0.001, d = 0.25, and <i>p</i> < 0.001, d = 0.33, respectively). Compliance with physical activity recommendations decreased from 42.2% to 29.4% (chi<sup>2</sup> (1, 1986) = 35.335, <i>p</i> < 0.001, V = 0.13). Well-being decreased significantly (t (990) = 23.405, <i>p</i> < 0.001) by 16.3 points (d = 0.74). Physical activity and well-being declined in German adults during the second COVID-19-related lockdown. Physical activity should be promoted also in light of the emerging evidence on its protective effects against COVID-19.Eszter FüzékiJan SchröderRüdiger ReerDavid A. GronebergWinfried BanzerMDPI AGarticleconfinementcoronaviruscyclingleisure-time activitywalkingmoodEnvironmental effects of industries and plantsTD194-195Renewable energy sourcesTJ807-830Environmental sciencesGE1-350ENSustainability, Vol 13, Iss 12172, p 12172 (2021) |
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In the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany, lockdown measures were reinstalled and were in place between November 2020 and April 2021, including the closure of physical activity facilities. The aim of the current online survey was to assess the lockdown effects on physical activity and well-being in the general population. Pre-lockdown vs. lockdown differences were tested with the Χ<sup>2</sup> test and the Student’s t-test for paired data. Predictor variables to explain compliance with physical activity recommendations were identified using a fixed-effects binary logistic regression analysis. Data of 993 respondents were analyzed. Transport-related and leisure-time physical activity decreased (<i>p</i> < 0.001, d = 0.25, and <i>p</i> < 0.001, d = 0.33, respectively). Compliance with physical activity recommendations decreased from 42.2% to 29.4% (chi<sup>2</sup> (1, 1986) = 35.335, <i>p</i> < 0.001, V = 0.13). Well-being decreased significantly (t (990) = 23.405, <i>p</i> < 0.001) by 16.3 points (d = 0.74). Physical activity and well-being declined in German adults during the second COVID-19-related lockdown. Physical activity should be promoted also in light of the emerging evidence on its protective effects against COVID-19. |
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Physical Activity and Well-Being during the Second COVID19-Related Lockdown in Germany in 2021 |
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Physical Activity and Well-Being during the Second COVID19-Related Lockdown in Germany in 2021 |
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Physical Activity and Well-Being during the Second COVID19-Related Lockdown in Germany in 2021 |
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