Intensity modifies the association between continuous bouts of physical activity and risk of mortality: A prospective UK Biobank cohort analysis
Optimal PA patterns for reducing mortality differ by intensity and duration. For moderate-intensity PA, a lower mortality risk may be optimized by prioritizing continuous PA for up to 20 min. However, for vigorous-intensity PA, multiple short bouts (<5 min) may be optimal. This suggests tailored PA recommendations may enhance longevity benefits.
Authors
- Joseph J. Henson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3898-7053)
- Andrew P. Kingsnorth (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2224-5418)
- Cameron Razieh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3597-2945)
- Jonathan Goldney (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8553-8296)
- Francesco Zaccardi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2636-6487)
- Fabian Schwendinger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7795-1478)
- Melanie Jane Davies (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9987-9371)
- Alex V. Rowlands
- Tom Yates (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6081-1767)
Institutions
- Loughborough University (GB)
- University of Leicester (GB)
- Leicester General Hospital (GB)
- Center for Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences (RS)
- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of sport and health science/Journal of Sport and Health Science
- Published
- 2025-08-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jshs.2025.101078
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Physical Activity and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.33
Funders
- UK Research and Innovation
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre