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Weekend workout trend involves doing exercising only twice a week. (Unsplash)<\/p>\nThe weekend workout trend is taking over the internet, and people are obsessing over it. But with most of us leading sedentary lives, is it too good to be true? HT Lifestyle spoke with Sumit Dubey, fitness expert and the founder of Sumit Dubey Fitness (SDF) centre to understand whether weekend exercise actually works or it is just another passing fad.<\/p>\n
Weekend workout trend involves doing exercising only twice a week. (Unsplash)<\/p>\n
\u200bAlso read | Woman who lost 27 kg shares exactly what to eat before and after a workout for fat loss: \u2018Aim for 15-25 g of protein\u2026\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n Weekend workout trend<\/p>\n Sumit Dubey said, \u201cThese days, life moves quickly. Folks find it tough sticking to regular workouts<\/a> through the week. So they shift everything to Saturday and Sunday instead.\u201d \u201cSqueezing sweat into just a couple of days has become common lately,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen Monday hits, and the chairs stay full again. Two long pushes each weekend. Can those really balance out five lazy ones after? The body keeps score differently, maybe,\u201d said Sumit.<\/p>\n Weekend vs daily exercise<\/p>\n According to Sumit, weekend movement counts more than you might think. Scientists see gains when people hit 150 weekly minutes of solid effort, even if it’s just two days. Hearts respond well, so do blood sugar levels<\/a>. Long-term illness risks dip slightly, and doing something beats doing nothing – no perfect routine needed.<\/p>\n Still, some key limits need attention. Sumit highlighted that often moving keeps things running<\/a> smoother. When you stay seated all day, circulation slows, posture<\/a> slips, body parts weaken – little by little, they lose their edge. Five inactive days dull the gains from two active ones. A weekly rhythm matters more than weekend<\/a> effort alone.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s another thing to think about: getting hurt more easily. When exercise gets squeezed into just a few minutes, people tend to go too hard – especially if they haven\u2019t moved much lately, highlighted Sumit. Pushing fast without building up slowly can pull muscles or strain joints. Tiredness shows up quicker when effort spikes out of nowhere. Bodies unprepared for sudden bursts react with soreness or discomfort most times.<\/p>\n \u201cStill, working out on weekends might actually help, as long as it’s done with some thought,\u201d said Sumit. Ease counts more than effort. You can try running, sometimes swimming<\/a> instead; pair either with strength drills along with quick footwork. Wait until movement feels smooth before adding speed, ease off gradually once finished.<\/p>\n