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Do you squeeze all your exercise into the weekend? If so, you might be considered a “weekend warrior.” Weekend warriors typically fit in one or two long workouts over the weekend instead of doing shorter sessions spread throughout the week. This exercise pattern has recently attracted growing interest from researchers. A large-scale study observed nearly 90,000 people for six years to see how different exercise habits affect health.
Participants were divided into three groups: regular exercisers, weekend warriors, and inactive individuals. Regular exercisers met the recommended 150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity per week. Their workouts were usually spread across five or six shorter sessions. Weekend warriors achieved the same amount of exercise, but only on weekends. Meanwhile, the inactive group did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity. Wrist sensors were used to accurately track participants’ movements.
The results revealed something surprising: both regular exercisers and weekend warriors experienced similar health benefits. They showed a lower risk of over 260 diseases, including heart problems, diabetes, and mental health issues, compared to inactive individuals. This implies that the effectiveness of exercise is based on the total amount of exercise, rather than its frequency. What truly counts is making time to move.