A Washington Post report revealing that exercise reduces the risk of contracting a deadly case of COVID-19 was derided online Wednesday as “confirming the obvious” and gym closures during the pandemic. defended critics who opposed
In an article titled “Regular exercise protects against deadly COVID, new study shows,” Washington Post health columnist Gretchen Reynolds called what she called “an eye-opening study.” I quoted that Severe coronavirus infection.
“Men and women who exercised for at least 30 minutes most days were about four times more likely to survive COVID-19 than those who did not exercise,” Reynolds said. Yes, even for those who don’t,” he added. , 1 week — had a lower risk of hospitalization or death from COVID than less mobile people.”
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The study, published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine, looked at the effects of physical inactivity on COVID-19 outcomes.
The findings, written by Reynolds, “increase evidence that exercise can help reduce the severity of coronavirus infections, regardless of how much you exercise.”
The Washington Post column didn’t sit well with critics on Twitter who accused the outlet of taking years to confirm what most people knew since the outbreak of the pandemic. , pointed to the column as testimony to gym owners who opposed lockdowns to keep their businesses open at the height of the outbreak.
Facility Operations Manager Jason Nichols sanitizes facilities at the Life Time Biltmore, which had been closed due to coronavirus, Monday, May 18, 2020 in Phoenix.
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Chuck Ross of the Washington Free Beacon said, “Again, we’re continuing Covid research for another 20 or so years to confirm these glaring facts.
“As always, you guys are on top of things. Great job,” said journalist Paul Sucker.
“We knew this. Eating an active, nutritious diet leads to good health and a strong immune system. I’ve been saying this since the beginning, even when I wasn’t there, Ron DeSantis spokesman Brian Griffin replied.
“Hey, @Christina Pushaw…remember when you pointed this out two years ago, the Left said you were a “fat shame”?” Ron DeSantis deputy press secretary Jeremy Redfern called out .
“Ban gyms or require everyone to wear masks,” Town Hall columnist Derek Hunter reminded users.
Podcaster Noam Blum joked, “Is it because we’re exercising, or is it that people who exercise in general are healthier? It must be the latter.”
Former Capitol Police Officer Chris Palombi responded to the alleged “new study” with a laughing emoji.
“However, governments and health officials have ignored the importance of exercise and health by closing gyms, pools and recreation centers all under the name of $cience™,” he wrote.
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“This used to be a conspiracy theory,” concurred conservative commentator Harrison Crank.
Ian Smith, Co-Owner of Atiris Gym
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Other users are calling on New Jersey gym owner Ian Smith to take legal action against the state after he was arrested for violating Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy’s stay-at-home order. I was.
In multiple Fox News appearances, Smith emphasized that public health guidance did not make Americans healthier, and that misguided public health policies contributed to America’s obesity crisis. condemned.
