ArticleCommunications medicine2026
Data from the UK Biobank demonstrates that increased brief, sporadic moderate-to-vigorous physical activity reduces mortality.
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- Waking-hour movement patterns and all-cause mortality: A multi-dimensional accelerometer analysis in the UK Biobank.Journal of exercise science and fitness · 2026Article
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backgroundCurrent physical activity guidelines recommend 150-300 min/week of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) to improve health. However, whether brief, sporadic MVPA can be included within this recommended dose remains unclear.
methodsIn a cohort study, we analyzed data from 96,054 UK Biobank participants whose MVPA was objectively measured by accelerometers at baseline between 2013 and 2016. The primary outcome was all-cause mortality, with follow-up through 2022. A machine learning algorithm, trained on ground-truth camera data, was employed to differentiate between sporadic and bouted MVPA.
resultsDuring a follow-up period of 8.0 years, 3586 deaths and 4948 incident cardiovascular disease events are identified. Compared to the least active individuals (65 min/week of sporadic MVPA at 10
conclusionsIn conclusion, meeting the minimum physical activity recommendation through accumulating brief, sporadic MVPA is supported. Incorporating bouted MVPA, rather than accumulating additional sporadic MVPA beyond 150 min/week, may confer further health benefits.
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