# COVID-19 pandemic-induced physical inactivity: the necessity of updating the Global Action Plan on Physical Activity 2018-2030

## TL;DR

The paper argues that the WHO's 2018 physical activity plan needs updating due to pandemic-related drops in activity.

## Contribution

Highlights the need to revise the GAPPA based on pandemic-induced changes in physical activity levels.

## Key findings

- Physical activity levels declined during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The original GAPPA goals may no longer be relevant due to pandemic impacts.

## Abstract

To prevent and reduce inactivity, the World Health Organization (WHO) designed a global plan called Global Action Plan on Physical Activity 2018–2030 (GAPPA) in 2017. In this plan and according to the state of physical activity in 2016, actions and goals were set. However, the world is facing a COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected various aspects of lifestyle, including physical activity. Some studies have shown that physical activity reduced during the pandemic. For this reason, the WHO should review the GAPPA and update goals and actions according to the state of physical activity in 2020.