James Fauklner et al, have assessed how the early stages of National governments Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) containment strategies impacted upon the physical activity, mental health and well-being of adults in the UK, Ireland, New Zealand and Australia. with the current pandemic still affecting globally , and the being a physiotherapist and Assistant professor in the field of physiotherapy, i have understood the objective behind the study.

Stages of Change scale for exercise behaviour change,International Physical Activity Questionnaire (short-form), World Health Organisation-5 Wellbeing Index and the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale-9 are the outcome measures used in this study.

as per my understanding a newly developed and validated scale like COVID Stress Scales could have been used for better measures.

moreover there have been employment issues in and around the globe which has definitely impacted the mental health and led to stress, which in turn would have a negative behaviour towards physical activity. unemployment point remains important and hasnt been considered in the study at all. understanding that component could have made this study more instrumental in the present scenario.The COVID-19 restrictions have definitely impacted upon the physical activity habits of individuals be it male or female young or old. They have important implications for international policy and guideline recommendations which is concluded by the author needs utmost applause. Public health interventions that encourage physical activity should target specific groups young men and adults) who are most vulnerable to the negative effects of physical distancing and/or self isolation.
thanks for giving me opportunity to review for the article! hope I have done it to the best of my ability.