Adults are likely to accrue similar #Health benefits from #exercise in a single bout or accumulating activity from shorter bouts throughout the day: new interesting metaanalysis in @SportsMedicineJ by @MarieHMurphy and @IMLahart https://t.co/c4NjDnEi1A @exerciseworks
The Effects of Continuous Compared to Accumulated Exercise on Health: A Meta-Analytic Review.
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The discussions clearly show a consensus that accumulating exercise in shorter bouts is as effective as continuous sessions, with examples like mentions of 'meta-analyses' and 'public health guidelines,' using enthusiastic language such as 'game changer' and 'great news,' which underscores both their agreement and the potential impact of the research findings.
Most discussions agree with the article's findings that both exercise routines produce similar health benefits, emphasizing the viability of flexible exercise routines.
Posts show high interest by referencing multiple meta-analyses, sharing detailed summaries, and discussing practical implications, reflecting engagement with the research.
Several discussions delve into the methods and real-world applications, like considering time management and recommending 'exercise snacks,' indicating deep engagement.
Many posts highlight the significance for public health guidelines and individual routines, suggesting that the findings could influence how people plan their workouts and health strategies.
Abstract in brief
- The study found no significant differences in cardiorespiratory fitness or blood pressure between adults who exercised continuously versus accumulated their exercise in multiple shorter bouts during the day.
- Accumulated exercise showed a small advantage in reducing body mass and body fat percentage compared to continuous exercise, especially when 150 minutes of weekly exercise was divided into multiple sessions.
- Overall, the review suggests that accumulating exercise in shorter bouts can be as effective as doing it in a single continuous session for many health outcomes, supporting public health guidelines that recommend flexible exercise routines.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyNew meta-analysis: what’s the best way to exercise to improve your health? One intense sweaty bout? Or spread it out into smaller chunks? Here's a good answer: https://t.co/L4Q2YTO03r @SportsMedicineJ @MarieHMurphy @IMLahart @AngelaCarlin7 @ElaineMurtagh #sysrev #metaanalysis https://t.co/07OQC6sWO0
Fitting in training: continuous vs accumulated sessions? "There is no difference between continuous and accumulated patterns of exercise in terms of effects on fitness, blood pressure, lipids, insulin and glucose." https://t.co/FVS5XYiIyS
Fuente: https://t.co/1O3tNcHE02
En adultos sanos, acumular episodios más cortos de actividad a lo largo del día acumula los mismo beneficios sobre la #salud un términos de condición física, presión arterial, lípidos, insulina y glucosa que la actividad física continua https://t.co/cVDUHkdcWR #movimiento
The Effects of Continuous Compared to Accumulated Exercise on Health: A Meta-Analytic Review
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RT @jacksonfyfe: @_hybridcyclist Thanks! Here’s one review of the health benefits of continuous vs. accumulated exercise: https://t.co/4Wt…
@_hybridcyclist Thanks! Here’s one review of the health benefits of continuous vs. accumulated exercise: https://t.co/4WtgcFtWZP
RT @dwrowland: Fitting in training: continuous vs accumulated sessions? "There is no difference between continuous and accumulated pattern…
Fitting in training: continuous vs accumulated sessions? "There is no difference between continuous and accumulated patterns of exercise in terms of effects on fitness, blood pressure, lipids, insulin and glucose." https://t.co/FVS5XYiIyS
Il est bon de savoir que diviser l’exercice en petites périodes ne réduit pas les avantages par rapport à des séances plus longues et continues. https://t.co/d0aRdZCw03 Cela pourrait aider quelqu’un à passer de l’inaction à quelque chose.
https://t.co/d0aRdZCw03 Mais cela ne veut pas dire que des fréquences d’exercice plus élevées ne présentent pas d’avantages.
For a given exercise “dose”, many exercise adaptations aren’t impacted by training frequency: - Muscle growth with resistance training - General health benefits of exercise (like improvements in aerobic fitness or blood pressure) https://t.co/w0mFFOmETe But this doesn’t mean
@SkylerTanner Yes - how a given exercise "dose" is accumulated seems less important than the total dose per se. Another nice meta-analysis of this concept I often refer to: https://t.co/w0mFFOmETe
@estora_adams @foundmyfitness Tough one but perhaps split the difference i.e. 30 min w/o and 30 min extra sleep?
@ChrisHartleyPT The same works well for me when large blocks of time are limited. And I think it's helpful to know accumulating smaller bouts of activity seems to provide similar benefits to longer continuous bouts. https://t.co/w0mFFOmETe
Tam bir egzersiz seans için vaktiniz çok mu kıymetli? Egzersizinizi gün içine yayabilirsiniz. Tek seferde yapılan egzersiz ile kısa periyodlarda bir kaç kez yapılan egzersizin sağlık faydaları benzer. Hatta bazı durumlarda daha faydalı dahi olabilir! https://t.co/grwX8YQyt5
Fuente: https://t.co/1O3tNcHE02
The Effects of Continuous Compared to Accumulated Exercise on Health: A Meta-Analytic Review https://t.co/Qn0zUnHtrK via @IMLahart et al https://t.co/OVCD4X5p8T
@JimGalanes The studies, of which there are many, on continuous vs Intermittent/accumulated exercise https://t.co/Re2mZcdBIT
All or Nothing is antiquated thinking. #Success is not black and white. And if you can’t fit in a complete workout - take an #exercise snack. Take the stairs, not the lift. Bite size amounts of exercise have a #cumulativeeffect @authenticgym https://t.co/SpooOvqcJo https://t.co/97T9eYCB9n
RT @RakanINazer: The Effects of Continuous Compared to Accumulated Exercise on Health: A Meta-Analytic Review | SpringerLink https://t.co/q…
The Effects of Continuous Compared to Accumulated Exercise on Health: A Meta-Analytic Review | SpringerLink https://t.co/qkEvWaH4nx
There is no difference between multiple bouts of exercise or continuous exercise in a day on "fitness, blood pressure, lipids, insulin and glucose". This provides some flexibility in how you structure your training day: https://t.co/FVS5XY0zkK #364/366
RT @JaniVaara: @Moritz_Schumann Check out this as well: limited evidence to date https://t.co/lDJharXvca @EeroHaapala @MarieHMurphy
RT @JaniVaara: @Moritz_Schumann Check out this as well: limited evidence to date https://t.co/lDJharXvca @EeroHaapala @MarieHMurphy
@Moritz_Schumann Check out this as well: limited evidence to date https://t.co/lDJharXvca @EeroHaapala @MarieHMurphy
@the_hough @mackinprof @BradSchoenfeld @JamesSteeleII @jploenneke @NanciGuestRDPhD @bretcontreras @mboyle1959 Also check out “intermittent” or “accumulated” exercise vs “continuous”, eg: https://t.co/eCAWTOpBDt
Interval or continuous exercise? 'The Effects of Continuous Compared to Accumulated Exercise on Health: A Meta-Analytic Review' https://t.co/CrrBkajI6O
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RT @PhysioMeScience: The Effects of Continuous Compared to Accumulated Exercise on Health: A Meta-Analytic Review
RT @PhysioMeScience: The Effects of Continuous Compared to Accumulated Exercise on Health: A Meta-Analytic Review
RT @PhysioMeScience: The Effects of Continuous Compared to Accumulated Exercise on Health: A Meta-Analytic Review
The Effects of Continuous Compared to Accumulated Exercise on Health: A Meta-Analytic Review
RT @GeorgeMetsios: Adults are likely to accrue similar #Health benefits from #exercise in a single bout or accumulating activity from shor…
RT @GeorgeMetsios: Adults are likely to accrue similar #Health benefits from #exercise in a single bout or accumulating activity from shor…
RT @GeorgeMetsios: Adults are likely to accrue similar #Health benefits from #exercise in a single bout or accumulating activity from shor…
RT @GeorgeMetsios: Adults are likely to accrue similar #Health benefits from #exercise in a single bout or accumulating activity from shor…
RT @GeorgeMetsios: Adults are likely to accrue similar #Health benefits from #exercise in a single bout or accumulating activity from shor…
RT @GeorgeMetsios: Adults are likely to accrue similar #Health benefits from #exercise in a single bout or accumulating activity from shor…
RT @GeorgeMetsios: Adults are likely to accrue similar #Health benefits from #exercise in a single bout or accumulating activity from shor…
RT @GeorgeMetsios: Adults are likely to accrue similar #Health benefits from #exercise in a single bout or accumulating activity from shor…
RT @GeorgeMetsios: Adults are likely to accrue similar #Health benefits from #exercise in a single bout or accumulating activity from shor…
RT @GeorgeMetsios: Adults are likely to accrue similar #Health benefits from #exercise in a single bout or accumulating activity from shor…
RT @GeorgeMetsios: Adults are likely to accrue similar #Health benefits from #exercise in a single bout or accumulating activity from shor…
Adults are likely to accrue similar #Health benefits from #exercise in a single bout or accumulating activity from shorter bouts throughout the day: new interesting metaanalysis in @SportsMedicineJ by @MarieHMurphy and @IMLahart https://t.co/c4NjDnEi1A @exerciseworks
運動の血圧、脂質、インスリン、グルコースに対する効果に関して、週の運動回数に関わらず累積時間が同じなら効果も同じだった。 参考文献 https://t.co/EJVvlHZZSZ
RT @CorKinetic: One of the biggest challenges people face when exercising is TIME! So nice to see exercise can spread out into more manag…
The Effects of Continuous Compared to Accumulated Exercise on Health: A Meta-Analytic Review https://t.co/0Os0jVCA0b by @SportsMedicineJ #health #PhysicalActivity
RT @MarieHMurphy: Just out today- our review comparing continuous and accumulated exercise (short and long bouts) The Effects of Continuou…
RT @MarieHMurphy: Just out today- our review comparing continuous and accumulated exercise (short and long bouts) The Effects of Continuou…
RT @cristinaroldanj: En adultos sanos, acumular episodios más cortos de actividad a lo largo del día acumula los mismo beneficios sobre la…
RT @cristinaroldanj: En adultos sanos, acumular episodios más cortos de actividad a lo largo del día acumula los mismo beneficios sobre la…
RT @cristinaroldanj: En adultos sanos, acumular episodios más cortos de actividad a lo largo del día acumula los mismo beneficios sobre la…
RT @cristinaroldanj: En adultos sanos, acumular episodios más cortos de actividad a lo largo del día acumula los mismo beneficios sobre la…
RT @cristinaroldanj: En adultos sanos, acumular episodios más cortos de actividad a lo largo del día acumula los mismo beneficios sobre la…
RT @cristinaroldanj: En adultos sanos, acumular episodios más cortos de actividad a lo largo del día acumula los mismo beneficios sobre la…
RT @cristinaroldanj: En adultos sanos, acumular episodios más cortos de actividad a lo largo del día acumula los mismo beneficios sobre la…
RT @cristinaroldanj: En adultos sanos, acumular episodios más cortos de actividad a lo largo del día acumula los mismo beneficios sobre la…
En adultos sanos, acumular episodios más cortos de actividad a lo largo del día acumula los mismo beneficios sobre la #salud un términos de condición física, presión arterial, lípidos, insulina y glucosa que la actividad física continua https://t.co/cVDUHkdcWR #movimiento
RT @CJAPugh: “Splitting a continuous bout of #exercise into shorter bouts of equivalent duration spread across the day does NOT alter its p…
RT @swimbikecurl: Whether you want to accumulate your physical activity over the course of the day or do it all in one continuous chunk you…
RT @swimbikecurl: Whether you want to accumulate your physical activity over the course of the day or do it all in one continuous chunk you…
Whether you want to accumulate your physical activity over the course of the day or do it all in one continuous chunk you're still getting the same health benefits according to a recent meta analysis. Open access here: https://t.co/ZCxIflkXrN https://t.co/oAF4X3Q65F
RT @MarieHMurphy: Just out today- our review comparing continuous and accumulated exercise (short and long bouts) The Effects of Continuou…
RT @MarieHMurphy: Just out today- our review comparing continuous and accumulated exercise (short and long bouts) The Effects of Continuou…
RT @MarieHMurphy: Just out today- our review comparing continuous and accumulated exercise (short and long bouts) The Effects of Continuou…
The Effects of Continuous Compared to Accumulated Exercise on Health: A Meta-Analytic Review - https://t.co/lPJdP6BqQQ #ScholarAlerts
RT @MarieHMurphy: Just out today- our review comparing continuous and accumulated exercise (short and long bouts) The Effects of Continuou…
RT @GAMONetwork: New meta-analysis: what’s the best way to exercise to improve your health? One intense sweaty bout? Or spread it out int…
RT @MarieHMurphy: Just out today- our review comparing continuous and accumulated exercise (short and long bouts) The Effects of Continuou…
RT @GAMONetwork: New meta-analysis: what’s the best way to exercise to improve your health? One intense sweaty bout? Or spread it out int…
RT @GAMONetwork: New meta-analysis: what’s the best way to exercise to improve your health? One intense sweaty bout? Or spread it out int…
RT @GAMONetwork: New meta-analysis: what’s the best way to exercise to improve your health? One intense sweaty bout? Or spread it out int…
RT @GAMONetwork: New meta-analysis: what’s the best way to exercise to improve your health? One intense sweaty bout? Or spread it out int…
RT @DanielBerglind: Meta-analytic review: no difference in health markers from a single bout of exercise vs exercise spread out through the…
RT @MarieHMurphy: Just out today- our review comparing continuous and accumulated exercise (short and long bouts) The Effects of Continuou…
RT @GAMONetwork: New meta-analysis: what’s the best way to exercise to improve your health? One intense sweaty bout? Or spread it out int…
RT @GAMONetwork: New meta-analysis: what’s the best way to exercise to improve your health? One intense sweaty bout? Or spread it out int…
Meta-analytic review: no difference in health markers from a single bout of exercise vs exercise spread out through the day (same total time/intensity): https://t.co/HdRfWBdtGB
RT @CiaraLosty: The Effects of Continuous Compared to Accumulated Exercise on Health: A Meta-Analytic Review https://t.co/AoENTeLTNw
The Effects of Continuous Compared to Accumulated Exercise on Health: A Meta-Analytic Review (open access) https://t.co/TDxQMU8Dbr #exercise #fitness #fit #FitFam #FitLife #FitnessAddict #Workout #TrainHard #GymLife #GymTime #muscle #strength #lift #cardio #hiit #weightloss
RT @GAMONetwork: New meta-analysis: what’s the best way to exercise to improve your health? One intense sweaty bout? Or spread it out int…
RT @GAMONetwork: New meta-analysis: what’s the best way to exercise to improve your health? One intense sweaty bout? Or spread it out int…
RT @GAMONetwork: New meta-analysis: what’s the best way to exercise to improve your health? One intense sweaty bout? Or spread it out int…
RT @GAMONetwork: New meta-analysis: what’s the best way to exercise to improve your health? One intense sweaty bout? Or spread it out int…
New meta-analysis: what’s the best way to exercise to improve your health? One intense sweaty bout? Or spread it out into smaller chunks? Here's a good answer: https://t.co/L4Q2YTO03r @SportsMedicineJ @MarieHMurphy @IMLahart @AngelaCarlin7 @ElaineMurtagh #sysrev #metaanalysis https://t.co/07OQC6sWO0
RT @IberianCitizen: Los efectos del ejercicio continuo comparado con el ejercicio acumulado en la salud No hubo gran diferencia pero parece…
RT @CJAPugh: “Splitting a continuous bout of #exercise into shorter bouts of equivalent duration spread across the day does NOT alter its p…
RT @IberianCitizen: Los efectos del ejercicio continuo comparado con el ejercicio acumulado en la salud No hubo gran diferencia pero parece…
RT @MarieHMurphy: Just out today- our review comparing continuous and accumulated exercise (short and long bouts) The Effects of Continuou…
Los efectos del ejercicio continuo comparado con el ejercicio acumulado en la salud No hubo gran diferencia pero parece q dividir una sesion de ejercicio en 2 o 3 puede tener efectos positivos en la masa corporal y el colesterol LDL https://t.co/ARCQnbreCV https://t.co/yAjC4DAx6l
RT @CorKinetic: One of the biggest challenges people face when exercising is TIME! So nice to see exercise can spread out into more manag…
RT @MarieHMurphy: Just out today- our review comparing continuous and accumulated exercise (short and long bouts) The Effects of Continuou…
RT @MarieHMurphy: Just out today- our review comparing continuous and accumulated exercise (short and long bouts) The Effects of Continuou…
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