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Weekend Workouts: Why Science Says You’re Winning More Than You Think
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” — Robert Collier.
As a full-time physician and part-time fitness fanatic, I’ve lived through the tug-of-war between ambition and reality.
Despite my best intentions, some weeks of work and life bulldoze my schedule, and the gym becomes a weekend-only affair.
My patients often ask me about weekend exercise.
For years, I secretly wondered: Is this enough? When life gets busy, can weekend-only workouts still protect your health? New research says yes — and it reveals some surprising advantages for “weekend warriors.
When life gets busy, can weekend-only workouts still protect your health
In this article, I dive into the latest science, practical tips to maximize your training, hidden risks to watch for, and how a smarter weekend routine can help you live longer and stronger.
Whether balancing a hectic schedule or looking for motivation to stay fit, here’s why you win more than you think.
