Research
Adherence
Regular physical activity in older adults (aged 60+) significantly reduces all-cause mortality, with each additional 15 minutes of daily activity up to 100 minutes per day resulting in a 4% decrease in mortality risk.
If you are over 60, aim to add 15 minutes of daily physical activity to your routine. You do not need to reach 100 minutes to see benefits; every 15-minute increment you add reduces your risk of death by 4%. Start small and build up.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
a large scale longitudinal 8 year study found that every additional 15 minutes of daily PA up to 100 minutes per day resulted in a further 4% decrease in mortality from any cause [2].
Why this rating
Based on a cited large-scale longitudinal study, though the review itself is observational.
Source
Physical activity in older people: a systematic review
Fei Sun et al. · BMC Public Health · 2013
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