That itself is a _good_ thing. The people who most need exercise are the people who don't currently exercise.
If showing a small amount of regular effort is effective, compared to a single big effort, then that helps people get healthier.
If showing a small amount of regular effort is effective, compared to a single big effort, then that helps people get healthier.
Beginners need to optimize for a routine that they can consistently follow, not for the most effective exercises.
This research is confirming "just put _some_ effort in consistently", which is basically what you said.