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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Vishwam Sankaran

Cramming workout into weekend instead of across week is still effective, ‘surprising’ study finds

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Concentrating heart workout to one to two days of the week compared to light exercise throughout a week is still effective in reducing risks of heart attack, according to a new study.

The research, published on Tuesday in the journal JAMA, suggests that people who find it difficult to find time to exercise during a busy work week may concentrate their moderate-to-vigorous physical activity to the weekend.

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