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. 2022 Apr 10;103(7):1448–1465.e6. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2022.03.011
Physical activity Definition
Walking Continuous in 10-minute intervals of walking
Gardening/yardwork No description available
Other moderate activities Activities that make you “breathe somewhat harder than normal and slightly increase heart rate”
Other vigorous activities Activities that make you “breathe much harder than normal and have a greater effect on heart rate”

Duration of total activity time = time spent on walking + time spent on moderate activities + (2 x time spent of vigorous activities)