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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2025 · 12 MIN

Does Exercise Frequency Matter? A Study on 2 vs. 4 Workouts/Week | Research Reflections

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Ever wonder if cramming all your workouts into the weekend is as effective as spreading them throughout the week?In this video, I explore a recent study comparing “Weekend Warrior” training to higher-frequency exercise. Learn what the science says about workout frequency and how your body adapts — all explained in simply. Study Referenced: Tripp TR, Ghitter RS, Kontro H, Hargrave SJ, Gibala MJ, Aboodarda SJ, MacInnis MJ. Cardiorespiratory Fitness Improvements Following Low-Frequency Training Are Not Inferior to High-Frequency Training Matched for Intensity and Volume. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2025 Feb;35(2):e70024. doi: 10.1111/sms.70024. PMID: 39921357; PMCID: PMC11806285.

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