Promising effects of exercise on the cardiovascular, metabolic and immune system during COVID-19 period

With 4 billion people in lockdown in the world, COVID-19 outbreak may result in excessive sedentary time, especially in the population of vulnerable and disabled subjects. In many chronic disorders and diseases including type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension, cardiovascular and immune beneficial effects of exercise interventions should be reminded.

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With 4 billion people in lockdown worldwide, excessive sedentary time during the COVID-19 outbreak could have negative health impacts, especially for vulnerable and disabled populations with chronic diseases.