A study led by Massachusetts General Hospital found that a “weekend warrior” pattern of exercise, where moderate-to-vigorous exercise is concentrated into one or two days a week, is associated with a lower risk of developing over 200 future diseases. This pattern of exercise is just as effective at reducing risk as more evenly distributed exercise. The study analyzed data from 89,573 individuals in the UK Biobank study and found that weekend warrior and regular physical activity patterns were linked to lower risks of various diseases, including cardiometabolic conditions. The researchers suggest that total volume of activity, rather than the pattern, may be the most important factor for reducing disease risk.
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‘Weekend warrior’ physical activity may help protect against more than 200 diseases
