nytimes September 9, 2021 11:00am Three-Minute Work Exercise Breaks Counter the Ill Effects of Sitting #diabetes #mobileapplications #workplacehazardsandviolations #walking #exercise #endocrinologyjournal #news Exercise for 3 Minutes, Every Half-Hour, to Counter the Ill Effects of Sitting Climbing stairs, doing jumping jacks or even taking as few as 15 steps during mini-breaks improved blood sugar control among office workers.