Making these subtle changes was associated with better current mood, but light physical activity also provided benefits for up to a year, the study found. While the research was conducted prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Meyer says the results are timely given the growing mental health concerns during this time of physical distancing.
"With everything happening right now, this is one thing we can control or manage and it has the potential to help our mental health," Meyer said.
As states start to ease stay-at-home restrictions, Meyer is looking at changes in physical activity and sitting time with potentially interesting results for those who regularly worked out prior to the pandemic. Preliminary data from a separate study show a 32% reduction in physical activity. End quote
“Light activity” certainly means working on automobiles
So what does sitting home for 3 months - doing nothing but watching "sky is falling, we're gonna die" news all day with no money coming in, bills piling up and the fridge getting to be bare - do for that mood and state of mind?
If the results don't match the theory, change the theory.
