As unappealing as exercising during this pandemic is – given the increased barriers and extra restrictions – it may be time to dust off those running shoes. According to a new study, physical inactivity is linked to more severe Covid-19 infections and a higher risk of dying from the virus.
The study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, looked at almost 50,000 adults in the U.S. with confirmed Covid-19 infection between January and October 2020.