A new study suggests that “weekend warriors” who exercise intensively on one or two days can achieve the same health benefits as those who work out regularly throughout the week. Researchers found that as long as individuals accumulate 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity weekly, their risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and premature death reduces significantly. Data from over 93,000 participants revealed that both weekend warriors and steady exercisers had lower mortality risks compared to inactive individuals. While researchers were surprised by the results, they concluded that sporadic physical activity can have long-term health benefits. (UPI)
‘Weekend Warriors’ get health benefits similar to steady exercisers
Apr 6, 2025 | 8:00 PM