An activity log should not count one period twice

Source-based health education. Sources read 13 October 2026. No individual medical advice or claim of clinical review.

Keep the original intervals

CDC explains that weekly activity can be spread into shorter periods. When logging a day, retain the actual intervals so an entry such as a walk does not also appear inside a separately counted journey total without explanation.

Mark overlaps clearly

For an editorial worksheet, use a start time, end time and task description where these are known. If two entries describe the same interval, mark the overlap rather than silently add both. Estimated intervals should remain estimates, and a tidy sum should not suggest stopwatch precision.

Interpret the total cautiously

Removing duplicate entries makes a record clearer; it does not classify intensity or prove that a person meets a recommendation. This guide is about record integrity, not a training target or health-outcome prediction. A professional can help interpret the relevant context where personal advice is needed.

Source and scope: Original public-agency guidance, read 13 October 2026. United States public-agency education. Practical worksheets and reading methods above are editorial interpretation, not a tested clinical tool.

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