AFib, stroke: 'Weekend warriors', regular exercisers have similar risk
Share on Pinterest The amount of exercise one does in a week might have more benefits for heart health than its frequency. Manu Prats/Stocksy Physical activity is beneficial for cardiovascular well-being; however, getting regular physical activity throughout the week may be difficult. A recent study found that regular moderate to vigorous physical activity during the week has similar outcomes on cardiovascular health as moderate to vigorous physical exercise concentrated over one to two days — typically the weekend. Both ‘weekend warriors’ and regular exercisers saw a decreased risk for heart attacks, atrial fibrillation (AFib), heart failure, and stroke, the findings showed. Exercise has key benefits to health , including reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and the risk of developing type two diabetes and metabolic syndrome. It may be difficult for some people to get regular physical activity throughout the week, leading to more intense physical activity on the weekends. A n...