832 - Does Being a Weekend Warrior Work? What the Science Says

Does being a weekend warrior work? Do you get worthwhile health benefits?  Today I'll break down what the research shows about the weekend warrior method, including its benefits and limitations.   Join me to learn how to get the most out of being a weekend warrior.   Featured Studies   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34554363/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35304603/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35269492/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36994180/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22470299/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35301183/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26092138/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35784236/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31095082/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34978668/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36315020/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35788615/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15383407/#:~:text=In%20stratified%20analysis%2C%20among%20men,CI%3A%200.21%2C%200.81). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30138219/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16874148/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33958319/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27444976/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29293447/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35228201/ Featured Products Polar H9 HRM: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08411DQ96?tag=healthline-subtag-20&ascsubtag=bbbd4c58-5424-4eed-9bf3-5dd341cb5eea&correlationId=bbbd4c58-5424-4eed-9bf3-5dd341cb5eea Fitbit Luxe: https://www.fitbit.com/global/us/products/trackers/luxe?rvo_aff=1&rvo_brandid=8e442714-04d1-45b1-a519-8636148ba591&rvo_prodid=84ec3cc7-2373-46a2-bb87-3f8e1e69a2dd&rvo_subid=84ec3cc7-2373-46a2-bb87-3f8e1e69a2dd&rvo_subid2=%2Bwhere&correlationId=254e69d0-d580-4eff-b1f4-996a98a04d42 Apple Watch: https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Watch-Midnight-Aluminum-Always/dp/B0BDJ9FCYP?asc_source=verso&asc_campaign=64677ce788479249e0cc2920%7C47Yv9Aumzj3cKPtWFQvdAe&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wired.com%2Fgallery%2Fbest-heart-rate-monitors%2F&ascsubtag=64677ce788479249e0cc2920&tag=w050b-20    Continue Learning  My interview with Mike T Nelson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiA4tmh-_wA  Courses, free guides, and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources   Timestamps 00:00 Intro  00:53 The physiology of exercise 07:30 Exercise impacts on longevity  10:25 Weekend warrior benefits 12:37 Intensity needed 14:03 Calculating max heart rate  15:45 Health wearable recs 16:33 Strength training  17:30 Exercise & certain conditions 18:31 Weekend warrior: Injuries 19:25 Recap   Get the Latest Updates  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrRusciodc Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drrusciodc Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/drmichaelrusciodc #gut health #weekend warrior #exercise DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment.  Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g  *Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the “Show transcript” button on the bottom right of the video.