The on-line version of the JAMA Internal Medicine Newsletter of July 5, 2022, says the results of an observational study that looked at over 350,000 adults in the US did not find any significant difference in mortality rates between weekend warriors and regularly active participants.
Adults who perform 150 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous physical activity (or 75 minutes of vigorous activity) per week may experience similar health benefits whether the sessions are spread throughout the week or concentrated in a weekend.
While this may sound like good news for those with limited time, it does nothing for those of us that are lazy and want to get the benefits of exercise with no physical exertion whatsoever. Come on Doc! Where’s the pill?