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Can two days of exercise a week match three? study tests 'Weekend Warrior' approach

NCT ID NCT07714486

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Chongqing Normal University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether a 'weekend warrior' exercise pattern—working out on just two consecutive days per week—can improve muscle strength and cardiorespiratory fitness as effectively as spreading the same total exercise time over three days. Forty sedentary female university students are randomly assigned to either the weekend warrior or regular exercise group for eight weeks. Both groups complete 150 minutes of moderate-intensity jogging and resistance training weekly, but the weekend warrior group does it in two sessions while the regular group uses three. Researchers measure changes in body composition, muscular performance, and aerobic capacity before and after the program.

What this could mean

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Active substance
weekend warrior exercise pattern (jogging and resistance training on two consecutive days per week)
What this could lead to
If effective, this exercise pattern could offer a time-efficient alternative for improving fitness in people with busy schedules.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in a specific group (female university students), so results may not apply to other populations. The short duration (8 weeks) limits conclusions about long-term effects.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2026

Finished

Jul 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 25 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Female university students aged 18 to 25 years. 2. An average daily sedentary time of at least 8 hours, as assessed using the Sedentary Behavior Questionnaire. 3. Less than 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity or less than 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week, as assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. 4. Regular menstrual cycles without the use of hormonal contraceptives. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Identified as being at risk for participation in physical activity based on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire. 2. Current smoking or drug use.

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Conditions

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Sedentary Behavior

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Physical inactivity Sedentary behavior

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chongqing Normal University

    Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 401331, China

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