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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Julia Musto

Just a couple days of physical activity a week may be key to better health

Being physically active for just a couple of days a week may be the key to boosting health, researchers said Wednesday.

People who follow a “weekend warrior” approach and participate in at least two-and-a-half hours of moderate to vigorous physical activity in just two days surprisingly experienced similar health benefits as distributing the activity throughout the week.

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