What about the portion of exercise after recovering from Covid

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Sports during a pandemic are highly recommended for maintaining physical health and mental health. Exercising for at least 20 minutes a day is said to help improve mood, reduce serious medical conditions, and help strengthen the immune system. However, exercising after recovering from COVID-19 may be potentially dangerous.

Exercise right after recovering from COVID-19

Nearly a year the COVID-19 pandemic has been going on. Until now scientists are still studying how COVID-19 can attack various systems of the human body and the consequences of temporary and long-term effects after being infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Various studies have stated that there are many effects of COVID-19 that are still felt by patients even though they have been tested negative. The so-called long-term effects post COVID-19 syndrome This is a variety of forms. Starting from the most common, namely feeling tired easily even though only light-moderate activity, to hair loss, and brain fog or foggy thoughts (memory and concentration problems).

Therefore, living everyday life is a challenge for patients who recover from this viral infection. Some patients who recover from COVID-19 have to undergo follow-up tests to assess whether daily activities are safe or not for their health, including how many portions of exercise are appropriate.

COVID-19 is basically a respiratory disease. Most people who get sick because of this SARS-CoV-2 virus infection experience pulmonary symptoms, such as dry cough and shortness of breath that last about 6 weeks. However, the latest evidence makes it clear that COVID-19 can affect various body systems, such as the heart, musculoskeletal, digestive system, and blood.

HSS Sports Medicine Institute in New York City recently published a series of guidelines and reconsideration of exercise after recovering from COVID-19 for patients with mild to moderate symptoms. This study outlines differences in the portion of exercise recommended for patients by differentiating the symptoms experienced during COVID-19.

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What is the recommended portion of exercise after recovering from COVID-19?

For people with hematological or blood symptoms, the guidelines suggest reducing sedentary habits to reduce the risk of blood clots. Even so, patients who recover from COVID-19 with this condition are recommended to start low-intensity exercise.

Those experiencing respiratory symptoms such as pneumonia are advised to rest for at least a week after the symptoms subside. Then he can gradually return to physical activity with a note that he must continue to monitor his breathing ability.

For patients recovering from COVID-19 who have heart symptoms, it is recommended to rest for 2 to 3 weeks after the symptoms have stopped. Meanwhile, those who experience myocarditis or inflammation of the heart have to wait longer, which is about 3 to 6 months before they can return to sports.

For patients who have symptoms post-COVID-19, like digestive function disorders, must pay attention to fluid and calorie intake while adjusting the portion of exercise gradually.

Meanwhile, patients who have musculoskeletal symptoms such as joint and muscle pain must return to exercise gradually. Starting with light portions to return to normal exercise portions as before he was infected with COVID-19.

What is the portion of exercise for COVID-19 patients without symptoms?

Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients should also return to exercise gradually, but it is not recommended to do normal portions of exercise. Perform physical activity with a portion of 50 percent than usual after being declared cured.

Experts urge patients to continue to observe their health condition. If you experience certain symptoms, consult a doctor immediately.