Exercise at the Office No matter what your busy schedule entails,you have to make time for exercise. "Not having time to exercise" is the oldest excuse in the world and is unacceptable. Below are a few suggestions of how you can increase your activity level without structured exercise by being an opportunist. Take the stairs instead of the elevator park further away at work and walk in Use restrooms on a different floor Walk in place when on the phone Place things high so you need to reach Set a timer and walk to the end of the hall regularly Use your breaks for movement, rather than munching. This type of lifestyle requires no additional time - just more effort. Now go for it!