Every woman experiences the menopause differently. For some, it’s a smooth transition with minimal symptoms. For others, the challenges - like anxiety, weight gain, fatigue, mood swings, hot flashes, and joint pain - can be overwhelming. The great news is that by incorporating regular exercise and making simple changes to your diet and lifestyle, you can manage many of these symptoms effectively. Taking these steps can make a significant difference in how you experience menopause, empowering you to embrace this life stage with confidence and vitality.

The benefits of exercising during the menopause include:

• Improves your mood and boosts energy levels

• Supports healthy weight management

• Alleviates symptoms of anxiety and depression

• Strengthens muscles and bones

• Enhances mental clarity

• Boosts confidence

• Improves sleep quality

Types of Exercise

• Cardio/ aerobic exercise such as walking, jogging, cycling, dancing, swimming, all help you to maintain a healthy weight and burn fat.

• Strength training is important before, during and after the menopause as oestrogen rapidly declines during this period. Strength training helps to slow bone loss, reducing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. It also helps to increase muscle mass, which increases your metabolic rate.

• Performing core and pelvic floor exercises is important to help you to keep control of your bladder and bowel. The pelvic floor muscles often weaken during the perimenopause as hormone levels reduce, which can result in pelvic floor problems.

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