I am always reading and listening to articles  about exercise during and after the menopause. Which are the best types of exercise, and are there any to relieve some of the symptoms?  Here is what i found out…
Every woman experiences menopause differently. For some, the symptoms are mild and pass quickly. For others, it’s an explosion of hot flushes and mood swings

Though frequent workouts haven’t been proven as a means of reducing menopausal symptoms, they can ease the transition by helping to relieve stress and enhance your overall quality of life. Regular exercise is also an excellent way to stave off weight gain and loss of muscle mass—two frequent side effects of menopause.

Aerobic activity that makes use of your large muscle groups while keeping up your heart rate is a good thing. Your options for cardio are limitless: walking, jogging, biking, and swimming all count. Because osteoporosis risk skyrockets following menopause (estrogen is needed to help lay down bone), strength training is especially vital. Strength training exercises will help to build bone and muscle strength, burn body fat, and rev your metabolism. Also resistance training, ie yoga, using resistance bands ( as we do in my class) are a great form of exercise. Yoga can also help with stress and fatigue and hot flashes. You can work the body and use relaxation techniques, so that by the end of the class you are calmer and refreshed.
Exercise shouldn’t be entirely hard work. Packing a calorie-burning cardio session into your routine can be fun and good for your body. If running on a treadmill isn’t your thing, consider a dance class.  My Dancefit Fusion and Fitsteps classes are ideal. They are lots of fun, a great workout, and dont forget dance is proven to keep you young!

A woman’s risk for numerous medical conditions, including breast cancer, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease rises during and after menopause. Working out regularly and maintaining a healthy weight can help offset these risks. Stay motivated!

Bev x