Is it Really Okay to Binge on Exercise on the Weekends?

How much exercise should we do anyway?

A new study has found that getting all of your exercise in on the weekends is probably just fine - as long as you're doing enough. The study, which was conducted by the University of North Carolina, looked at data from 1.1 million adults and found that those who exercised only on weekends had a similar risk of dying as those who exercised every day. It also concluded that people who were considered physically active for most days of the week were 30% less likely to die than inactive people during an average follow-up period of six years. That said, if you're not feeling like going for a run on Sunday evening when you get home from work (because let's be honest, sometimes we can't), then don't force yourself to do so.

How much exercise do we think we are doing anyway?

We all know we should be exercising more, but sometimes it's hard to find the time. According to a new study, though, we may be overestimating how much exercise we're actually getting. The study found that people who exercised only on weekends still got health benefits, even though they weren't exercising during the week. There were no noticeable differences in weight loss or changes in cholesterol levels between those who did their workouts every day and those who skipped the other days of the week. It turns out, getting your exercise fix all at once might not be so bad after all!

Do weekend bingers still see health benefits from their weekend workouts, even if they don’t hit the standard 7-8 hours of weekly exercise recommended by most experts?

According to a new study, yes! The study, which is one of the largest of its kind, found that people who only exercised on the weekends still had lower rates of death and cardiovascular disease than those who didn’t exercise at all. In fact, when researchers looked at the participants' fitness levels before they started exercising - meaning how fit they were before they started working out - there was no difference in their health outcomes regardless of how much time they spent exercising each week. And while 7-8 hours per week might be recommended for better results, it's not as if some exercise is better than none. In fact, walking 15 minutes a day can lead to improvements in mood and weight loss.

So, is it really okay to binge exercise on weekends then take Monday off?

According to a new study, it is! The study found that people who got all of their exercise for the week in just two days saw the same health benefits as those who exercised more regularly throughout the week. Plus, they felt just as good mentally and had less stress. So if you're short on time, don't worry about getting all your exercise in during the week. Just make sure you get out there and move on the weekends!

Summary and Takeaways

A new study has found that people who exercise all in one day on the weekends are just as healthy as those who spread their workouts out throughout the week. So if you're short on time, don't worry about fitting in a workout every day. Just make sure you get your sweat on at least once over the weekend. It's also important to note that this study didn't measure how much participants actually exercised during the week, so even though they did enough each day of the weekend to make up for any missed days during the week, we can't say with certainty how many days they were active during each seven-day period. But whether or not this data is accurate for most people doesn't matter—it's still good news for those of us who feel like there's never enough time for our favorite activity!