weekend warrior
noun
: a person who participates in a usually physically strenuous activity only on weekends or part-time
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What to be aware of: There aren’t many cons, but beginners and weekend warrior anglers may want a rod at a lower price.
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Christopher Murray
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Compared to inactive participants, weekend warriors cut their risk of dying from any cause by 21%, and from cardiovascular disease by 33%.
—New Atlas, 25 July 2025
Social media’s renovation and repair creators have turned millions of fans into amateur contractors, interior designers, and DIY weekend warriors.
—Steven Bertoni, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
In the early days of the sport, weekend warriors vied for bragging rights and a modest cash prize, but over the past decade the Games have matured into a professional sport, with hundreds worldwide training as CrossFit athletes full time.
—Calum Marsh, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2025
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Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 31 July 2025
Compared to inactive participants, weekend warriors cut their risk of dying from any cause by 21%, and from cardiovascular disease by 33%.
—New Atlas, 25 July 2025
Social media’s renovation and repair creators have turned millions of fans into amateur contractors, interior designers, and DIY weekend warriors.
—Steven Bertoni, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
In the early days of the sport, weekend warriors vied for bragging rights and a modest cash prize, but over the past decade the Games have matured into a professional sport, with hundreds worldwide training as CrossFit athletes full time.
—Calum Marsh, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2025
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“Weekend warrior.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weekend%20warrior. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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