With great conveniences such as cars, elevators and Netflix, it's easy to pass hours of your day sitting. Many studies indicate a sedentary lifestyle can have grave consequences on one's health. Some of these ill effects, as per findings from Dr. Levine reported by James Vlahos in the New York Times, include a slower metabolism, increased risk for diabetes and weight gain. Dr. Levine recommended combating these health concerns with physical activity. But this does not necessarily mean, or should mean, pumping iron in a gym. With a mindful focus on making small movements throughout the day, you can offset the impact of inactivity. Even if you are active, these small tweaks to your daily routine can improve your metabolism and give you more energy! These fun tips are easy to work into daily routines and are practically effortless.

1. Have 15 dance breaks while studying

2. Tap your foot along to music

3. Do calf raises while waiting in line or for the bus

4. Instead of meeting for coffee, you and your friends could...

5. Go for a hike,

6. Explore a nearby park,

7. Start a pickup game,

8. Go to a roller-rink,

9. Find a Zumba video online and dance like no one's watching,

10. Go to a fitness class,

11. Or watch a comedy (laughing burns calories!)

12. Clean your room

13. Scrub down your kitchen

14. Stand up while watching TV

15. If you work at a desk job, stand up and stretch at twenty-minute intervals and

16. Take your time walking to and from the water cooler, take an extra lap!

17. Walk your dog

18. Or a friend's dog

19. Start a dog walking side hustle?

20. Babysit a kid for a day and...

21. Play tag

22. Makeup obstacle courses

23. Give piggyback rides

24. Babysit a runner... you'll be frustrated but will definitely get your heart rate up!

25. Park in the back of lots

26. Do a HIIT workout on commercial breaks (or whenever Netflix asks if you're still watching... don't judge).

27. Find an active hobby

28. Photography: Go on walks to find good shots!

29. Kayaking

30. Free climbing

31. Other outdoorsy-type-things (pardon my scientific lingo, folks)

32. Drink cold water in the morning (when your body works to maintain your core temperature, you'll burn some calories!)

33. Bike to work

34. Track your step count

35. Bike to do errands

36. Bike to your friend's house

37. Race your friends on your bikes

38. Just bike!

39. Take the stairs

40. Two at a time

41. Backwards

42. Disregard item #41 for safety reasons

43. Leave five minutes late for public transit (my personal favorite motivation to sprint)

44. Eat some celery

45. Try Geocaching ("grown-up treasure hunt")

46. Sing and dance around your room

47. Wear activewear, you'll feel more inclined to move!

48. Cut a watermelon

49. Play "The Floor is Lava". You'll burn calories jumping and get a good snap story out of it

50. Smile!!! :)

Go forth and be mindful of your movement through the day.