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Balance Your Way to Better Equilibrium and Stability While Reducing Risk of Falling: Easy Exercises and Simple Poses for Seniors

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Illustration by by   Marcel Kollmar (wikimedia commons) Introduction Balance training is an important part of an ageing fitness routine. As we get older, it becomes easier to lose our balance and suffer falls. Exercises that strategically challenge and improve our sense of equilibrium can help seniors stay mobile and independent. In this article, we will explore several simple yet effective balance exercises that can be done at home or during daily activities. From one-legged stands to heel-toe walks, strengthening the smaller stabilising muscles will enhance our ability to recover from shifts in weight and posture. Combined with flexibility and lower body work, a regular balance training program can potentially reduce fall risk and keep seniors safely on their feet. Improving Balance with Exercises Improving balance is especially important as we age, since it can help prevent falls and improve overall mobility. Core muscles, which will be mentioned from time to time. They in...

5 Reasons to Visit the Maasai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya | Amazing Wildlife, Scenery, and Culture

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Abundant Wildlife Spotting Opportunities The Maasai Mara is one of the best places in Africa to view wildlife in its natural habitat. Among the spectacles in this wildlife haven is the annual river crossing of over 1 million wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti in Tanzania to Kenya and back seeking the fresh pastures. This happens in the Maasai, providing daily wildlife drama as the migrating animals try to dodge predators along the way. You will know you are in wild-wild savannah from the different earthy musk scents that will hit your nostrils—left by passing males from different species to mark their territory. Visitors have designated vantage viewing points from where they can see the incredible scenery from the safety of their tour vehicles. Whats more, with some luck, you may even spot two or more of the Big 5 game animals of Africa—lions, leopards, rhinoceros, elephants, and buffalo. The leopard, though, is one of the most elusive animals, and it will require providence a...