Exercise Frequency: Unlocking the Optimal Magic Number for Maximum Benefits

New research from Edith Cowan University suggests that exercising at least three days a week with a three-second maximum-effort eccentric bicep contraction can significantly enhance muscle strength. While exercising two days a week showed no significant changes, the three-day group saw small but significant increases in concentric and eccentric strength. However, participants who exercised five days a week experienced even greater improvements in strength. The study highlights the importance of regular short exercises and suggests that muscles benefit from frequent stimulation. Further research is needed to determine if these findings apply to other types and volumes of exercise, but accumulating small amounts of exercise as frequently as possible throughout the week can make a difference to our body.