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6 days ago · September 26, 2024 3 min read. Being a “weekend warrior” is just as effective as regular weekly exercise in reducing the risk of developing more than 200 diseases, according to a new study out of Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital. Results of the study are published in Circulation. CDC guidelines recommend at least 150 ...
6 days ago · Weekend warriors, however, were substantially more active in a shorter period, with a median of 288 minutes. Compared to people who did not meet the recommended amount of exercise per week, being a weekend warrior was associated with a reduced risk for 264 health conditions and being active throughout the week was associated with a lower risk for 205 conditions.
5 days ago · Written by Tim Newman on September 27, 2024 — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. Engaging in 'weekend warrior' type of physical activity may reduce the risk of over 200 conditions ...
2 days ago · The research team further investigated the nuances between weekend warriors and regular exercisers, exploring the intensity and duration of their activities. While both parties achieved the recommended 150 minutes per week, weekend warriors leaned towards longer, intense sessions while regular exercisers displayed a more balanced distribution.
4 days ago · The study found that both the regular and weekend warrior groups had substantially lower risks of 264 diseases when compared to the inactive group. Cardiometabolic conditions had the strongest links. Hypertension (high blood pressure) and diabetes were among these conditions and had the highest percentages of reduced risks among the weekend ...
1 day ago · The researchers found that people who only worked out on the weekends (a.k.a. "weekend warriors") and those who had more regular physical activity patterns both lowered their risk of developing ...
6 days ago · The investigators' analyses revealed that weekend warrior and regular physical activity patterns were each associated with substantially lower risks of over 200 diseases compared with inactivity ...
