As you can imagine, with the current pandemic worldwide situation of Covid19 and even some countries like France, restricting physical activities to 1 hour (fined to 130 € if not respected), many questions arise from population (amateurs athletes but also scientists) about the necessity of practicing sport. Is sport a first necessity need or should it be considered as secondary ? That is not an easy question. So let me give you my opinion where I stand on this topic

• Moving your body is not a privilege but a really first necessity need: we were not made to stay sit 8 to 10 hours a day in a confined space breathing the same air and being in the same environment
• Physical activities helps you and the others
  • it helps you, with your immune system, keeping up in good physical and mental condition, reduce stress level, better sleep, decrease level of anxiety, prevent weight gain, increase your memory, etc…
  • it helps others, like
    • medical staff, who are currently overloaded and do really appreciate people being responsible and take care of themselves
    • your friends and family, who also wants to you to be in good health and not stressed out when you spend time with them
    • local farmers, where you can stop by and get great quality food when you do your Sunday trail
• A human being is a social animal, meaning you also need to go out meet other people socialise when possible and respecting distances. It is essential to have this real social link with people (social media is good but that is not the same). Even when you do an individual sport like running or swimming, try to do it as a group. It is more fun, challenge and you also get the group pressure to challenge you.
• Health issues (specially obesity) and climate change are certainly, two of the main challenges of he 21st century. Did you that poor diet kills more than Tobacco and high blood pressure ? A recent study showed this. Check out on http://www.healthdata.org/news-release/new-study-finds-poor-diet-kills-more-people-globally-tobacco-and-high-blood-pressure
• Resilience in life is key. Sport is the best schools to teach you that. We all face or will face certain challenges during our lives. Resilience is about being able to bounce back and becoming stronger physically and mentally. It helps you to build resilience, regardless of the sport and/or intensity level. 
• Sport teaches you solidarity, humility, compassion….all those values that we need now and we will all need forever in life
• Remember…it is your body. Take care of it mentally and physically The first doctor you are facing is YOURSELF.

Check out here the great tips of the WHO

https://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/health-emergencies/coronavirus-covid-19/publications-and-technical-guidance/noncommunicable-diseases/stay-physically-active-during-self-quarantine

What about you ? What are your thoughts on this ? Tell us what you think and share your passion for sports with others.

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