CHECK OUT SOME OF AMERICA’S BEST ZOOS MONKEY AROUND THIS SUMMER
Summer is one of the best times of the year to travel. Kids are out of school and want to do something fun every weekend, which can be difficult to accommodate if you’ve already exhausted your local options. If you’re looking to travel, you can visit a beach, take in the sights and sounds of an amusement park, or spend some time with animals while visiting a zoo. Nearly every state in our country has a handful of zoos or aquariums, but some stand above the rest.
that maintains an authentic desert ecosystem. This is a must-visit for any animal lover in your family.
The Bronx Zoo You don’t usually think about seeing exotic animals when you visit New York City, but the Bronx Zoo is one of the best places to view animals in America. Opened in 1899, the Bronx Zoo is responsible for many of the advancements relating to animal captivity. This was one of the first zoos to ditch cages for natural environments and create an animal hospital. With over 6,000 species, there’s an animal for everyone at the Bronx Zoo. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens While the San Diego Zoo is often boasted as California’s largest and best zoo, another zoo is worth checking out. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens outside Palm Springs has entertained visitors for decades. There are events at this zoo every day, one of the most popular being the keeper connections and animal encounters, where you get up close and personal with the animals while learning more about their habitats and lifestyles. CURE YOUR ACHY BREAKY BACK your hips, extend your arms out in front of you, shift your hips backward, and hold the pose for at least 30 seconds. You should feel the stretch in your lower back. CAT-COW STRETCH This pose is a bit more dynamic than the child’s pose, but just like the child’s pose, you begin in the tabletop position. From there, round your back, just like a cat when scared. Then, allow your stomach to fall downward, arching your back. Repeat these movements slowly, holding each for at least 30 seconds each round. KNEES-TO-CHEST Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the ground. Place your hands behind your knees and draw your knees into your chest. While slowly rocking your hips from side to side, hold the pose for at least 30 seconds. You should be able to feel the stretch in your lower back.
Here are three of the best zoos you can visit in the U.S.
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, Nebraska, is consistently ranked as one of the top five zoos in the
world. It prides itself on hosting rare, endangered animals you can’t see elsewhere. It has the world’s largest nocturnal exhibit, and one of the major highlights is the Desert Dome, an 84,000-square-foot indoor desert
According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), lower back pain affects nearly 23% of adults worldwide. Lower back pain can result from how you sleep, sit, walk, exercise, and more. If you’ve ever suffered from lower back pain, you’ll know it can be a pain in the butt — quite literally — and can leave you strapped to the couch all day. Research has proven that aerobic and strength exercises and stretching can work wonders to help relieve lower back aches and pains. Not all causes of lower back pain can be reduced with exercise, and you should always check with your doctor before performing any stretches or strenuous activities. THE BEST STRETCHES FOR YOUR LOWER BACK PAIN
Try these stretches and exercises to nip lower back pain in the bud!
CHILD’S POSE If you’ve ever attended a yoga class, this one was likely your favorite — it’s so relaxing that it can put you to sleep! With your body in a tabletop position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your knees under
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