spurt, long stretches, sporadic spurts

Those 2-Minute Walk Breaks? They Add Up

By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS

Whether you move for long stretches or in sporadic spurts, the effect on overall health can be the same.

spurt

spəːt/

verb

1. 1.

   gush out in a sudden and forceful stream.

   "he cut his finger, and blood spurted over the sliced potatoes"
2. 2.

   move with a sudden burst of speed.

   "the other car had spurted to the top of the ramp"

noun

1. 1.

   a sudden gushing stream.

   "a sudden spurt of blood gushed into her eyes"

   
   
2. 2.

   a sudden marked burst or increase of activity or speed.

   "late in the race he put on a spurt and reached second place"

   synonyms:

   burst of speed, turn of speed, increase of speed, burst of energy, sprint, rush "Daisy put on a spurt to hurry down to the river"