Science says you can cram weekly exercise into a weekend (and still get results) – here’s how

A new study says it’s how you exercise that counts, not how many sessions you do per week. Abi Jackson takes a look.
Science says you can cram weekly exercise into a weekend (and still get results) – here’s how

Cramming exercise into a weekend can be tough - but doable

Struggle to fit workouts in during the week? Good news: researchers in the US reckon doing all your exercise at the weekend might be enough.

It’s generally recommended we aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise a week. 

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