🚴‍♀️ Good news for Weekend Warriors!
A new study in JAMA found that more physical activity—even if concentrated into 1-2 days per week—benefits cardiovascular health ❤️
Researchers looked at data from nearly 90,000 adults (average age 62) in the UK Biobank.
When looking at cardiovascular outcomes, including heart attacks and strokes, physical activity concentrated into 1-2 days per week was equally beneficial as the same amount of exercise spread throughout the week.
The takeaway?
👉 Regardless of your schedule, everyone can find ways to benefit from exercise!
Find what pattern works for you. Trust you’re doing a good thing for your health.
When do you like to exercise? Are you a Weekend Warrior—yes or no?
Reference
Khurshid S, Al-Alusi MA, Churchill TW, Guseh JS, Ellinor PT. Accelerometer-Derived “Weekend Warrior” Physical Activity and Incident Cardiovascular Disease. JAMA. 2023;330(3):247–252. [link]