Exercising Only on Weekends Still Reduces Risk of Death

If you can't exercise during the week, one study shows even weekend warriors enjoy longevity benefits. Consider these simple strategies to incorporate exercise when there is little time or energy.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• The benefits of exercise are many, including reducing the risk of death; data show even weekend warriors had reduced all-cause and cause-specific mortality rates when compared to people who did not get 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week

• Exercise also promotes the benefits of quality sleep, stress reduction and improved mental hea…