May 2020 PMID 32486380

The Impact of COVID-19 on Physical Activity Behavior and Well-Being of Canadians.

Iris A Lesser, Carl P Nienhuis

Mentions

36
Peak: 9 in May 2020
across 4 sources since May 2020

Extended reach

92,933
potential audience

Total likes

57

Video views

18

Mentions per month

May 2020 – Mar 2024

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter21 posts
  • News12 articles
  • Facebook2 posts
  • YouTube1 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions collectively emphasize the importance of outdoor physical activity for mental well-being, with phrases like 'this suggests now is the time' to make activity a community priority, and mention study results showing increases in activity during the pandemic. The tone’s enthusiasm and focus on practical implications reveal a high level of interest and perceived impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the findings, emphasizing the significance of physical activity on mental health during the pandemic, indicated by phrases like 'making physical activity a priority' and 'important to promote.'

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high interest, often highlighting study results and expressing excitement about the publication, demonstrating active engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts reference specific data points, such as percentages of inactive individuals becoming more active, and mention the study's publications, reflecting thoughtful and meaningful interaction.

ImpactHigh impact

Discussions underscore the study's potential influence, with comments about making policy or community recommendations and celebrating its widespread citations, implying it could drive real change.

Abstract in brief

  • The COVID-19 pandemic led to restrictions that impacted Canadians' ability to engage in physical activity, affecting their overall wellbeing.
  • Many inactive Canadians became even less active, while some inactive and active individuals increased their physical activity during the pandemic.
  • Increased outdoor physical activity among inactive individuals was linked to lower anxiety, highlighting the importance of promoting physical activity for mental health, especially in inactive populations.]

Top posts

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Iris Lesser
@Dr_Iris_Lesser · X

Very excited that our article "The Impact of COVID-19 on Physical Activity Behavior and Well-Being of Canadians" has been published @IJERPH_MDPI Thank you to everyone who participated! https://t.co/sCXkjWGPr3 @goufv @cbcnewsbc @orcbc_ca @SIRCtweets

May 31, 2020 · 21 likes · 5 shares · 129 followers View post →
Iris Lesser
@Dr_Iris_Lesser · X

inactive Canadians who did more physical activity outdoors had lower anxiety during phase 1 lockdown. Dress for the weather and start moving outdoors. ⁦@carlnienhuis⁩ ⁦@goUFV⁩ ⁦@AbbyNews⁩ ⁦@TheProgress⁩ https://t.co/TMoyjavk89

Nov 15, 2020 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 129 followers View post →
Iris Lesser
@Dr_Iris_Lesser · X

Crazy to see that this has over 100 citations! This suggests to me that now is the time to make physical activity a priority in the community. https://t.co/TMoyjavk89

Mar 1, 2021 · 10 likes · 1 share · 129 followers View post →
SIRC
@SIRCtweets · X

STUDY. 33% of inactive individuals became more active while 40.3% of active individuals increased activity. By @Dr_Iris_Lesser & @carlnienhuis "The Impact of COVID-19 on Physical Activity Behavior & Well-Being of Canadians." @IJERPH_MDPI @goUFV @orcbc_ca https://t.co/BRVXibnA7v https://t.co/bheOSpe14g

May 31, 2020 · 6 likes · 4 shares · 7,745 followers View post →
Iris Lesser
@Dr_Iris_Lesser · X

Never would have thought that this pandemic would be getting close to one year and that this middle of the night paper idea would reach over 50 citations https://t.co/TMoyjavk89

Jan 20, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 129 followers View post →
Alzhacker
@Alzhacker · X

カナダの身体活動、自然への曝露、幸福度、不安に関するオンライン調査 活動的でない人が、パンデミック隔離期間中、活動的になった場合、幸福度が有意に増加したが、元々活動的であった人ではその変化は見られなかった。 https://t.co/fcTgoqguOT

Jun 5, 2020 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 32,853 followers View post →

All mentions

U of Fraser Valley
@goUFV · X

RT @Dr_Iris_Lesser: Crazy to see that this has over 100 citations! This suggests to me that now is the time to make physical activity a pri…

Mar 1, 2021 · 1 share · 9,675 followers View post →
Iris Lesser
@Dr_Iris_Lesser · X

Crazy to see that this has over 100 citations! This suggests to me that now is the time to make physical activity a priority in the community. https://t.co/TMoyjavk89

Mar 1, 2021 · 10 likes · 1 share · 129 followers View post →
CHASI HUB
@UFVChasiHub · X

RT @Dr_Iris_Lesser: Never would have thought that this pandemic would be getting close to one year and that this middle of the night paper…

Jan 20, 2021 · 1 share · 260 followers View post →
Iris Lesser
@Dr_Iris_Lesser · X

Never would have thought that this pandemic would be getting close to one year and that this middle of the night paper idea would reach over 50 citations https://t.co/TMoyjavk89

Jan 20, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 129 followers View post →
guzmannutrition
@guzmannutrition · X

Have you been moving more, less, the same since the pandemic started? https://t.co/Z2Va5HDChP #movemore #wellness #COVIDー19 @DrScottLear

Nov 26, 2020 · 2 likes · 6,203 followers View post →
U of Fraser Valley
@goUFV · X

RT @Dr_Iris_Lesser: inactive Canadians who did more physical activity outdoors had lower anxiety during phase 1 lockdown. Dress for the we…

Nov 15, 2020 · 2 shares · 9,675 followers View post →
Brett Gordon
@BrettGordonAEP · X

RT @Dr_Iris_Lesser: inactive Canadians who did more physical activity outdoors had lower anxiety during phase 1 lockdown. Dress for the we…

Nov 15, 2020 · 2 shares · 934 followers View post →
Iris Lesser
@Dr_Iris_Lesser · X

inactive Canadians who did more physical activity outdoors had lower anxiety during phase 1 lockdown. Dress for the weather and start moving outdoors. ⁦@carlnienhuis⁩ ⁦@goUFV⁩ ⁦@AbbyNews⁩ ⁦@TheProgress⁩ https://t.co/TMoyjavk89

Nov 15, 2020 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 129 followers View post →
GetAMoveOn
@GAMONetwork · X

Covid19 #PhysicalActivity behaviour: results of a study of Canadians' physical activity behavior, nature exposure, well-being and anxiety levels during #Covid19. https://t.co/D4dMa68vCu #PhysicalActivity #Wellbeing https://t.co/NsIs2f3shz

Jun 24, 2020 · 805 followers View post →
akico
@akico_d_fsh · X

RT @Alzhacker: カナダの身体活動、自然への曝露、幸福度、不安に関するオンライン調査 活動的でない人が、パンデミック隔離期間中、活動的になった場合、幸福度が有意に増加したが、元々活動的であった人ではその変化は見られなかった。 https://t.co/fcTgoq…

Jun 5, 2020 · 2 shares · 168 followers View post →
みわよしこ/Yoshiko Miwa, a journalist, PhD
@miwachan_info · X

RT @Alzhacker: カナダの身体活動、自然への曝露、幸福度、不安に関するオンライン調査 活動的でない人が、パンデミック隔離期間中、活動的になった場合、幸福度が有意に増加したが、元々活動的であった人ではその変化は見られなかった。 https://t.co/fcTgoq…

Jun 5, 2020 · 2 shares · 9,014 followers View post →
Alzhacker
@Alzhacker · X

カナダの身体活動、自然への曝露、幸福度、不安に関するオンライン調査 活動的でない人が、パンデミック隔離期間中、活動的になった場合、幸福度が有意に増加したが、元々活動的であった人ではその変化は見られなかった。 https://t.co/fcTgoqguOT

Jun 5, 2020 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 32,853 followers View post →
Cathy Farrow
@CathyFarrow1 · X

RT @Dr_Iris_Lesser: Very excited that our article "The Impact of COVID-19 on Physical Activity Behavior and Well-Being of Canadians" has be…

May 31, 2020 · 5 shares · 661 followers View post →
Recreation PEI
@recreationpei · X

RT @SIRCtweets: STUDY. 33% of inactive individuals became more active while 40.3% of active individuals increased activity. By @Dr_Iris_Le…

May 31, 2020 · 4 shares · 368 followers View post →
C. Brad
@SeeBrad · X

RT @SIRCtweets: STUDY. 33% of inactive individuals became more active while 40.3% of active individuals increased activity. By @Dr_Iris_Le…

May 31, 2020 · 4 shares · 132 followers View post →
Anne Russell
@RosedaleAnnie · X

RT @Dr_Iris_Lesser: Very excited that our article "The Impact of COVID-19 on Physical Activity Behavior and Well-Being of Canadians" has be…

May 31, 2020 · 5 shares · 954 followers View post →
Scott Lear, PhD
@DrScottLear · X

RT @Dr_Iris_Lesser: Very excited that our article "The Impact of COVID-19 on Physical Activity Behavior and Well-Being of Canadians" has be…

May 31, 2020 · 5 shares · 3,034 followers View post →
Iris Lesser
@Dr_Iris_Lesser · X

RT @SIRCtweets: STUDY. 33% of inactive individuals became more active while 40.3% of active individuals increased activity. By @Dr_Iris_Le…

May 31, 2020 · 4 shares · 129 followers View post →
SIRC
@SIRCtweets · X

STUDY. 33% of inactive individuals became more active while 40.3% of active individuals increased activity. By @Dr_Iris_Lesser & @carlnienhuis "The Impact of COVID-19 on Physical Activity Behavior & Well-Being of Canadians." @IJERPH_MDPI @goUFV @orcbc_ca https://t.co/BRVXibnA7v https://t.co/bheOSpe14g

May 31, 2020 · 6 likes · 4 shares · 7,745 followers View post →
U of Fraser Valley
@goUFV · X

RT @Dr_Iris_Lesser: Very excited that our article "The Impact of COVID-19 on Physical Activity Behavior and Well-Being of Canadians" has be…

May 31, 2020 · 5 shares · 9,675 followers View post →
Iris Lesser
@Dr_Iris_Lesser · X

Very excited that our article "The Impact of COVID-19 on Physical Activity Behavior and Well-Being of Canadians" has been published @IJERPH_MDPI Thank you to everyone who participated! https://t.co/sCXkjWGPr3 @goufv @cbcnewsbc @orcbc_ca @SIRCtweets

May 31, 2020 · 21 likes · 5 shares · 129 followers View post →