Exercise is the Most Important Medicine for COVID-19.

Authors :: Torres G
Constantinou D
Gradidge P
Patel D
Patricios J
Source :: Current sports medicine reports [Curr Sports Med Rep] 2023 Aug 01; Vol. 22 (8), pp. 284-289. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Aug 01.
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: Abstract: COVID-19 infection and long COVID affect multiple organ systems, including the respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, digestive, neuroendocrine, musculoskeletal systems, and sensory organs. Exerkines, released during exercise, have a potent crosstalk effect between multiple body systems. This review describes the evidence of how exerkines can mitigate the effects of COVID-19 in each organ system that the virus affects. The evidence presented in the review suggests that exercise should be considered a first-line strategy in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 infection and long COVID disease.<br /> (Copyright © 2023 by the American College of Sports Medicine.)