Celebrate National Women's Health and Fitness Day & National Yoga Month With Nicole DeAvilla & Guests! by Nicole DeAvilla
Are you a fan or a pro of women’s health, fitness or yoga? Want more information on these topics? We were thrilled to have our very own #30Seconds contributor, Nicole DeAvilla, an internationally known expert on yoga, stress reduction and pain, lead the discussion on National Women's Health and Fitness Day. We have also invited experts in all three of these fields to discuss what they love, what the benefits are, how you can get started or take your yoga, health and/or fitness to the next level. We heard from our very own 30Seconds experts Heather Frey, Shayna Mancuso, Rhonda Liebig, Avital Miller, Meredith Schneider and guest Ysmay Walsh.
Q: What’s your favorite self-care for your health and peace of mind ?
Routine, routine, routine! I try to build self-care into my daily routine.I do breathing, exercises, affirmations, gratitude, yoga and meditation. Also important is sleep, clean eating and being vegan.
A1: Yoga and meditation! Nothing like slowing down and listening to what your body needs. #30Seconds https://t.co/O09P8bC12d
— Ysmay (@YsmayWalsh) September 28, 2017
A:1 My favorite way to reset my energy is spend time doing what I love which is spend time with friends. It is rejuvinating #30seconds
— RL Revitaliz Coach (@RLPTandHC) September 28, 2017
A1: Gym of course. I don't every feel guilty (anymore :) leaving the fam for an hour or so bc it makes me a better Mom. Also, I'll lay down if I need to, instead of being miserable. #30Seconds #WomensHealthFitnessDay https://t.co/IWyTvenJw0
— Heather Frey (@SmashFit) September 28, 2017
A1: Make sure I schedule ‘ME Time’ even if it’s for a nap, exercise, bath, or spa day! #30Seconds
— Meredith Schneider (@Merber38) September 28, 2017
Q: Online challenges for fitness, meditation and yoga are popular. Are they good?
Yoga challenges can be dangerous when there is no instruction. A thoughtful yoga challenge can be awesome! A yoga challenge can get you started or help take you to a new level. And yes, we will have a 2 Minute Yoga 30Seconds Yoga Challenge! Right now we have 30Seconds plank challenge with Meredith Schneider.
A2: #Mindset is a great health challenge. Just saying #hello to new people or #iloveyou to family and friends #30seconds
— RL Revitaliz Coach (@RLPTandHC) September 28, 2017
Q: How can we work yoga and fitness or other ways to be healthy into our busy days?
Do something rather than nothing – that is one way 2 Minute Yoga works! Start slowly with new good habits and then build up. Better be consistent with a little than to try too much at once then fail. Your willpower is stronger in the morning. Start with good morning routines.
A3: Set up a #buddy system; sign up for a class or be held #accountable by a #friend. & do it at a time u can be #consistent. #30seconds
— Avital Miller (@AvitalMiller) September 28, 2017
Q: What are the health benefits of yoga?
The National Institute of Health (NIH) says yoga is on of top 10 complementary and integrative health approaches. The NIH also says 94 percent of Americans who practice yoga say that they do it for wellness reasons. Yoga research shows yoga helps with low back pain, stress and pain. Other health conditions being studied like heart health, diabetes and obesity show promise that yoga works.
A3: When we really understand the numerous health benefits of yoga and exercise, finding time becomes a tad easier. @30seconds #30Seconds
— Dr. Shayna Mancuso (@DrShayna30) September 28, 2017
A5: For me I’m happier, lost & kept off 50 lbs & over 40 inches! #30Seconds #NationalWomensHealthAndFitnessDay #exercise https://t.co/rniT7kclXA
— Meredith Schneider (@Merber38) September 28, 2017
Q: What are the health benefits of exercise?
- Exercise improves fitness.
- Exercise improves mood.
- Exercise improves heart health.
A5: which reduces our risk of developing Pre-diabetes\diabetes or cardiovascular complications. @30seconds #30Seconds
— Dr. Shayna Mancuso (@DrShayna30) September 28, 2017
I am a certified Yoga instructor, so it's yoga every morning. Yoga= mind, body & soul. #30Seconds #healthywoman @30seconds
— Trish Walters (@trishannfl1) September 28, 2017
Q: Can you recommend one most important action women take to improve health?
Sleep. Most women need 7-8 hours of sleep. Lack of sleep may cause depression and many health issues. When you have enough sleep it is easier to take care of your health.
@PinkHippo13 I couldn't sleep for years through the night. Now I #sleepthroughthenight because of #meditation and #yoga #30seconds https://t.co/AkVwucydXA
— RL Revitaliz Coach (@RLPTandHC) September 28, 2017
Q: What challenges do women have and how can they overcome for health and wellness?
We expect women to be SuperWoman 24/7. We need to take the cape off! Women can feel isolated even when busy. Friends help keep us healthy. Women are natural caretakers, but they need to care for themselves first.
On this cool #NationalWomensHealthAndFitnessDay, don't forget NUTRITION. It's your most powerful to for "shaping" and thinking :) #30seconds
— Heather Frey (@SmashFit) September 28, 2017
A6 Try to budget some time to sit and listen to your body every day. #30Seconds https://t.co/RKCz0U8fAg
— Ysmay (@YsmayWalsh) September 28, 2017
A7 Finding the energy. But if you do, there are amazing benefits #30Seconds
— Sharon (@PinkHippo13) September 28, 2017
Q: Experts! How can we learn more about you and your wonderful work?
A9: What a fun chat! I'm here, on Facebook https://t.co/BvOfKcMKEL & instagram https://t.co/515tbOSj1z #30Seconds #exercise
— Meredith Schneider (@Merber38) September 28, 2017
Come be part of my free group #EnergyRevitalizeGrouphttps://t.co/08sEOOuMoG #30seconds
— RL Revitaliz Coach (@RLPTandHC) September 28, 2017
A9: A great way to catch up with me and learn about what I do https://t.co/yaSe1vqa24 I do some fun Facebook LIVES and oh yes I #dance. Love dancing and looking to #revitalize your #energy come have some #fun#30seconds
— RL Revitaliz Coach (@RLPTandHC) September 28, 2017
A9: Please check out my online guided #meditations for glowing #health and #vitality: https://t.co/Hr2Tn2Q8lp #30seconds
— Avital Miller (@AvitalMiller) September 28, 2017
Be sure to join Nicole DeAvilla’s free Facebook group, 2 Minute Yoga Stress Free Zone, and follow @RLPTandHC, @AvitalMiller, @DrShayna30, @SmashFit, @Merber38 and @YsmayWalsh.
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