Exercise During Menopause

Menopause, also sometimes referred to as the change of life, occurs when the ovaries stop producing estrogen, causing the reproductive system to gradually slow down. Many times women experience light and irregular menstrual periods along with symptoms such as hot flashes, depression, weight gain, anxiety, mood swings, irritability and lack of concentration. Other menopausal symptoms include skin thinning, back pain and osteoporosis.

Although, there has been a rise in medical treatments for menopause, some increase your risks of Alzheimer’s, breast cancer and heart disease. So, what exactly will help make menopause an easier transition for you? Exercise during menopause!

Women’s bodies do change with age, however, they are not powerless in controlling it. During this life changing experience of fluctuating hormones and slower metabolism, lack of activity will only cause your symptoms to affect you more.

Benefits of Exercise During Menopause

  • Weight loss
  • Reduced stress
  • Increased bone mass
  • Flexibility
  • Reduced risk of high blood pressure
  • Reduced risk of heart attach and stroke
  • Reduction of hot flashes
  • Feel good and look good

Now that you know some of the benefits of exercising during menopause, you may be wondering what types of exercises work best. Basically, any type of physical activity is healthy for you. If you’ve never exercised before, it’s not too late to change your lifestyle. First and foremost, remember to take it slow in the beginning and then gradually increase the intensity of your workouts.

Beneficial Exercises

  • Fitness classes
  • Walking
  • Cardio
  • Cycling
  • Swimming
  • Strength training
  • Yoga
  • Low-impact aerobics and dancing

Not only will these exercises ease your symptoms, many of them will help stimulate new bone growth, which will decrease your risk of osteoporosis.

When to Start Exercising

If you are reading this article you are either heading towards menopause or suffering from it at this very moment. No matter what stage you are in life, it’s never too early to take care of your body. Make it a part of you. Make it a necessity. If you are tired of feeling off kilter, do something about it. You have more control over your body than you think. With dedication and focus on your health, you can feel more energy than agony.

But I Hate to Workout Alone…

You know you should workout, but you dislike working out alone. What can you do?

  • Join a group fitness class. Not only will you have an instructor to guide you, but you will also meet other women that are changing their lifestyles as well.

  • Walk with a buddy. Talk to one of your good friends and see if they will become your exercise partner. If none of your friends up to the task, see if your mate/significant other will join you.

  • Hire an In-Home Personal Trainer. Do a search in your local area for a personal trainer. With an in-home trainer, you won’t even have to leave your house. Hiring a personal fitness trainer will serve as a guide and allow you to maintain your privacy and comfort.

No matter what exercises work best for you, as long as you are incorporating exercise into your life, you are doing something right. If you already exercise on a regular basis, that’s wonderful, but for those of you who don’t, please take this information to heart and do something positive for yourself. Don’t suffer with menopause any longer, take control and start exercising during menopause today.


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