Adherence
Engaging in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) for at least 150 minutes per week is associated with a significantly higher probability of successful ageing in adults aged 60-83, regardless of whether the activity is accumulated in short bouts (<10 minutes) or long bouts (≥10 minutes).
To support successful ageing, aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each week. You do not need to exercise in continuous 10-minute blocks; short bursts of activity (even under 10 minutes) provide similar benefits. Focus on accumulating this total time through any means possible, such as brisk walking, gardening, or household chores.
Multivariate logistic regressions showed that participants undertaking ≥150 minutes of MVPA per week were more likely to be successful agers with both self-reported (Odd Ratio (OR) = 1.29,95% (CI):1.09–1.53) and accelerometer data (length bout ≥1 minute:OR = 1.92, 95%CI:1.60–2.30).
Why this rating
Large sample size (N=3,749), objective measurement via accelerometer, and multivariate adjustment, though the cross-sectional design limits causal inference.
Source
Accelerometer assessed moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and successful ageing: results from the Whitehall II study
Mehdi Menai et al. · Scientific Reports · 2017
DOI 10.1038/srep45772
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