However, going out for a walk or exercise, a behaviour which participants had control over, but which was not explicitly mentioned by tiered guidance, showed a trend towards declining in higher tiers, suggesting a spill-over effect of the guidance that may have related to risk perception. 28 COVID-19 restrictions have increased sedentary behaviour. 29 , 30 Going out for a walk or exercise alone or with members of one's own household is a low risk activity with respect to COVID-19 transmission and should be encouraged for its effects on well-being.
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Tiered restrictions for COVID-19 in England: knowledge, motivation and self-reported behaviour.
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