What does the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines say about bouts of activity?

They can be any length and still count.

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  1. They must last at least 30 minutes
  2. They must last at least 10 minutes
  3. They can be any length and still count ✔

Why: The recommendation that activity occur in bouts of at least 10 minutes was eliminated, as bouts of any length contribute to health benefits.

Huh, didn't know that: The recommendation that activity occur in bouts of at least 10 minutes was eliminated, as bouts of any length contribute to health benefits.

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Short bursts count, so do not shortchange your activity.
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Answer: They can be any length and still count. The recommendation that activity occur in bouts of at least 10 minutes was eliminated, as bouts of any length contribute to health benefits.

  1. Physical fitness en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_fitness
    bouts of any length contribute to the health benefits linked to the accumulated volume
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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