Adherence

For older men, total volume of physical activity (including light intensity) is the primary determinant of all-cause mortality reduction, whereas the pattern of accumulation (specifically meeting the 150-minute weekly guideline in bouts of ≥10 minutes) provides no additional mortality benefit.

If you are an older adult, you do not need to worry about finding uninterrupted 10-minute blocks of exercise to protect your heart and lifespan. The total amount of time you spend moving—whether it's light gardening, walking to the store, or short bursts of activity throughout the day—is what matters most. Focus on increasing your total daily movement volume rather than stressing over whether your activity is 'continuous' or 'bouted'.