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• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC states that the droplets, which
are produced when people speak, cough, and sneeze, is mainly the mode of transmission. But
because most respiratory droplets can travel up to 6 feet, CDC suggested physical distancing
and strict quarantine. However, the findings of this research indicates that the student’s health
weaken during the pandemic since most people prefer laying on their bed rather than doing
some physical exercises.
• The study by Lippi, Henry, and Sanchis-Gomar on physical inactivity and cardiovascular
disease at the time of COVID-19 evaluates the major challenges that have emerged regarding
the harmful effects of the implemented restrictions. This study recommended that individuals
aged between 18 and 64 years should partake in 150 minutes of weekly training. They also
stated in the study that physical fitness has been independently associated with the risk of early
cardiovascular death in those 50 years of age and older, suggesting that physical fitness may
reduce cardiovascular death risk as well as improve it through regular physical exercise.
• Similarly, a study by Harleen Kaur, Tushar Singh, Yogesh Kumar Arya, and Shalini Mittal
revealed that during the initial phase of lockdown, most of the people lacks motivation in doing
physical exercises. They also showed psychological health concerns and overdependence on
social media in spending their free time. This is all reportedly due to the closure of fitness
centers and public parks, forcing people to stay at home, which has disturbed their daily
routines and hampered their fitness activities.
• Ammar et al. have reported that strict quarantine has resulted in a decrease in all levels
of physical activities and about 28% increase in daily sitting time as well as increase in unhealthy
pattern of food consumption
 Another study by Yan and Spaulding suggested that regular exercise might reduce the
risk of acute respiratory distress syndrome, which is one of the main causes of death in
COVID-19 patients.  
 The National Institutes of Health comprehended that having adequate time of sleeping
is also necessary to maintain the health of individuals. They also stated that CDC recommended
adults age 18-60 years should get seven or more hours of sleep. The study also mentioned
meditation and relaxation helped overall wellness. This does not only help the physical health
of the individuals but also the mental health.
 Joseph Jones mentioned in his study that isolation and being at home can trigger the
temptation to eat unhealthy meals that provide satisfaction for our taste buds rather than
healthy foods that can also be delicious. This is a challenge for many in these times of social
distancing and self-isolation. It causes big impact in the physical health especially during the
continuous spreading of coronavirus. On the other hand, the study implies make it a habit to try
to eat more whole nutritious foods instead of processed snacks or fast food.

The Correlation Between Exercise and Mental Health

The Health Action Process Approach (HAPA) created by Schwarzer (2005) argues that
the
adoption, initiation, and maintenance of health habits should be clearly thought
of as a mechanism with at least two phases: motivation and volition.
The Effect of Lack of Exercise on the Body
Brand and Ekkekakis (2018) introduced the Affective-Reflective Theory (ART) Social
isolation and exertion are two types of physical engagement. The idea is designed to explain
and react appropriately in conditions when people are either physically inactive or take action