“I don't have time.”

You have 5 minutes. Walk during a phone call or while your coffee brews. It adds up.

Most people who say they don't have time mean they don't have an hour. Almost everyone has five minutes. Walk while the coffee brews, during a phone call, or for one episode of something. Short walks across the day add up to the same benefit as one long one.

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Find one 5-minute gap today and walk in it. Phone calls count.

Last reviewed October 30, 2026 · Sources · General information, not medical advice.