Current physical activity recommendations call for us to accumulate 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity activity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous activity.
Do you need to exercise every day? Or could you exercise on just a couple of days instead? According to one of my favorite studies, saving your exercise for the weekend can give you the same health benefits as spreading your exercise out over multiple days during the week. However, becoming a "weekend warrior" might not be the best approach for you.
Additionally, the typical "weekend warrior" tends to engage in exercise that is more intense and/or longer duration than what they might do if they exercised regularly. Indeed, the study indicates that almost all (94%) of the weekend warriors played sports and relatively few (31%) walked for exercise. While this is fine for most people, participating in vigorous, prolonged exercise can lead to a greater risk of injury, especially in people who aren't in good shape to begin with.
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