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âWeekend warriorsâ have a lower risk of death from heart disease, cancer
Medical News Today
April 2, 2025
Everyone knows that exercise plays an important role in helping you live a long and healthy life. Current United States health guidelines recommend adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise every week, and at least 2 days of strength training. However, many people face barriers to working out throughout the week, including time restraints, limited access to exercise equipment, and lack of motivation.
Now a new study recently published in the Journal of the American Heart Association says people who are only able to workout on the weekends â known as the âweekend warriorâ approach â are still receiving similar health benefits than if they had spread out their workouts throughout the week.
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