Abstract. The pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) is an unprecedented public health emergency of global concern. Although the measures to contain the COVID-19 spreading is essential, there are old pandemics that we are still fighting and cannot be neglected during the current outbreak. Non communicable chronic diseases (NCDs) remain the leading cause of death worldwide. Indeed, physical inactivity is one of the most important risk factors for NCDs and it was considered a pandemic matter in 2012. Therefore, we discuss new strategies (i.e.: transition from center-based to home-based training) to increase motivation, participation, and adherence in physical activity during the COVID-19 to control the worsening of old pandemics.