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The feet, ankles, knees and hips must all work in tandem to maintain balance. “Because of our sedentary lifestyle, we rarely get to practise balance. Many people develop hunched shoulders, an anterior pelvic tilt, and decreased upperback mobility. Balance drills may help to prevent injuries,” says Zaineb Ali, Certified Pilates Instructor.
Balance drills are excellent because they are lowintensity and do not interfere with muscle recovery. “It’s a great to start if you’re new to exercise. Concentrating on your core and balance increases overall strength and prepares your body for more advanced exercise. Begin slowly. You might need to hold on to a chair at first. That is perfectly acceptable,” says Zaineb.
Astrong sense of balance can predict how long and healthy your life will be. So, take off your shoes, place your hands on your hips, and balance for as long as you can on one leg. Researchers believe that being able to stand on one leg “flamingo style” for 10 seconds is a good predictor of future health.
A new study claims that being unable to stand on one leg for at least 10 seconds will lead to death within the next decade. Improving your balance will help you become a more stable and active elder, as well as improve your performance in a variety of sports.
“Balancing on one leg is important for everyone, but especially for the elderly, for two reasons. First, better balance means a lower risk of falling. Fall-related fractures are a major cause of disability in the elderly. Second, our ability to balance is linked to our cognitive health. The inability to balance on one leg for even 20 seconds has been linked to advanced dementia and an increased risk of stroke,” says Namita Piparaiya, yoga and ayurveda lifestyle specialist, founder — Yoganama.
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