“Weekend Warrior” Physical Activity & Incident Cardiovascular Disease

Key Points
Question  Does engagement in moderate to vigorous physical activity, with most activity concentrated within 1 to 2 days of the week (ie, a “weekend warrior” pattern), confer similar cardiovascular benefits to more evenly distributed physical activity?

Findings  In an analysis of 89 573 individuals providing a week of accelerometer-based physical activity data, a weekend warrior pattern of physical activity was associated with similarly lower risks of incident atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction, heart failure, and stroke compared with more evenly distributed physical activity.

Meaning  Increased activity, even when concentrated within 1 to 2 days each week, may be effective for improving cardiovascular risk profiles.

Learn more on Accelerometer-Derived “Weekend Warrior” Physical Activity and Incident Cardiovascular Disease via JAMA.