Medium Activity Time
Medium Activity Time is the duration spent in moderate-intensity physical activity during the day. Moderate activity is typically defined as movement requiring noticeable effort—activities at roughly 3–6 METs (metabolic equivalent of task) that elevate breathing and heart rate but still allow conversation. This includes brisk walking, casual cycling, light jogging, household chores, and similar activities.
Typical Adult Ranges
minutesBased on population studies. Individual needs vary by age and health status.
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Key Takeaways
Represents duration of moderate-intensity physical activity.
Captures sustained purposeful movement at manageable effort levels.
Foundation of physical activity guidelines and health research.
Both daily values and weekly totals provide useful context.
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How It's Measured
Oura classifies activity intensity using accelerometer data to detect movement patterns characteristic of moderate activity.
Common Influences
Walking pace: Brisk walking contributes medium activity minutes; slow walking may classify as light.
Deep Dive
Medium Activity Time represents the duration of moderate physical exertion. It captures time spent at activity levels between light movement and vigorous effort.
A useful framing is that medium activity time measures sustained purposeful movement. While light activity includes gentle movement and standing, moderate activity involves enough effort to noticeably increase breathing rate without reaching the intensity where conversation becomes difficult.
Moderate-intensity activity produces measurable cardiovascular and metabolic responses: elevated heart rate (typically 50–70% of maximum), increased breathing, and elevated energy expenditure. This intensity level is sustainable for extended periods and accessible to most people regardless of fitness level.
Research consistently associates moderate activity with health benefits across populations. Moderate activity is the foundation of physical activity guidelines and represents the intensity level most people can accumulate regularly.