Times Of Swaziland: EXERCISE CRUCIAL DURING LOCKDOWN

EXERCISE CRUCIAL DURING LOCKDOWN
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Pholsile Hlophe on 21/01/2021 09:41:00


MBABANE – Strive for improved health and fitness.
Research shows that regular or moderate-intensity exercise has immune-boosting
benefits that may help your body fight off infections, including COVID-19. This
is one of the major reasons why regular exercise should become everybody’s
lifestyle. For athletes, this is the best way to stay fit and be a master of
their craft. A number of athletes contracted COVID-19 but were lucky enough to
recover, giving hope to the hundreds of people who are still fighting to break
free from the perilous grip of this plaque.
Recovered individuals have attested to the mental distress that comes with being
infected with COVID-19 born from the depressing reality of isolation. Exercise
is a proven mood-booster and can help relieve stress levels and build emotional
resilience. Let us get an insight of how athletes from various sports are
keeping fit during these trying times that have disrupted their livelihood and
careers.