Research
Adherence
High training frequency (>5 days/week) is recommended to mitigate detraining effects during periods of social distancing and limited training access.
Try to move your body and perform some form of resistance exercise on most days of the week (more than 5 times). You don't need long sessions; integrating movement into daily life and doing shorter workouts frequently helps prevent loss of fitness.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
The practice of physical exercises should be performed on most days of the week (> 5 days/week), combined with domestic and leisure activities that involve the movement of the whole body.
Why this rating
Supported by meta-analyses cited in the paper regarding frequency and strength gains.
Source
Detraining attenuation during the COVID-19 pandemic: practical considerations for home-based strength and power training
Lucas Guimarães‐Ferreira et al. · Revista Brasileira de Fisiologia do Exercício · 2020
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