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LUZ MARIA TRUJILLO GITTERMANN Astrid von Oetinger Daniela García León

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COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, as  well as strategies  aiming  to  control it, have  created  an unfavorable environment to keep  up  with  daily life  activities. No physical activity instructions nor suggestions have been given by regulatory estates (government, education, or labor). Exercise  and  Physical activity benefits  regarding  immune  system  strengthening have  been  widely documented, which is  why  the  aim  of  this  study  is  to analyze existing literature of  exercise  and  physical  activities  through  COVID-19   pandemic outbreak. Material and Methods: Narrative bibliographic study including existing evidence on this subject.  Conclusions: Analyzed evidence support the importance of physical activity during pandemic times. Daily physical activity plays a fundamental role in the fight against COVID-19, especially in the most vulnerable population.

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TRUJILLO GITTERMANN, L. M., von Oetinger, A., & García León, D. (2021). Physical exercise and covid-19: the importance of keeping us active. Revista Chilena De Enfermedades Respiratorias, 36(4), 334–340. Retrieved from https://revchilenfermrespir.cl/index.php/RChER/article/view/888