Physical Activity,
and SARS-CoV-2 Infection

Physical activity and the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, severe COVID-19 illness and COVID-19 related mortality in South Korea: a nationwide cohort study

British Journal of Sports Medicine

Executive Summary
Adults who engaged in the recommended levels of physical activity (including a combination of aerobic and resistance training) of at least 150 mins per week (or more precisely – metabolic equivalent task (MET; 500–1000 MET min/ week) were associated with a decreased likelihood of SARS-CoV-2 infection, severe COVID-19 illness and COVID-19 related death. Our findings suggest that engaging in physical activity has substantial public health value and demonstrates potential benefits to combat COVID-19.