Challenges to Athletes During the Home Confinement Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Issue 3 (June 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Andreato, Leonardo V.; Coimbra, Danilo R.; Andrade, Alexandro
• Is Part Of: Strength and conditioning journal. Volume 42:Issue 3(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-06
• Subjects: exercise -- health -- physical fitness -- sports science; Physical education and training -- Periodicals; Bodybuilding -- Periodicals; Muscle strength -- Periodicals; 613.7
• DOI: 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000563
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1524-1602

Abstract

Abstract : ABSTRACT: The world is currently facing a serious coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). This novel coronavirus is a new virus for which effective drugs and vaccines have not yet been developed. Amateur and professional athletic events around the world have been stopped, and teams and athletes have had to adopt social withdrawal measures, interrupting their training and preparation routines for competitions. Given this alarming scenario, this article aims to alert athletes to the importance of maintaining a conditioning routine during this confinement period.