This is a topic that’s relevant for everyone… the menopause.
Whether you’re in the midst of it, it’s coming up, you’ve been through it or you know someone is going through it now (send this to them!)….
EVERY.SINGLE.WOMAN.WILL.EXPERIENCE.THIS.
Menopause brings about significant changes that can affect both physical and emotional health.
Here’s one question I get asked a lot….
What Type of Exercise is Best for Menopause?
Staying active is one of THE best ways to manage symptoms and enhance overall well-being. I’ve helped hundreds of women manage their symptoms holistically and exercise is something we should be focusing on even more during this stage.
If we don’t use it, we lose it!
You need to be doing a mixture of the below (but a minimum of 2 x strength sessions per week – see why below… and if you want to know more, please do feel free to reach out and ask me questions. You don’t have to struggle alone).
1. Aerobic Exercise: Boosting Heart Health and Mood
Aerobic exercises are vital for cardiovascular health and mood enhancement. Power Walking classes, Sculpt, Aerobics or Combat are a fantastic way to get your heart pumping. This type of exercise is perfect for improving heart health, boosting endorphins and helping with weight management.
2. Strength Training: Building Bone Density and Muscle Mass
Menopause can lead to huge decreases in bone density, making strength training essential! We do sessions like Stronger and Booty Band classes to focus on resistance training to help build and maintain muscle mass and bone density. Using weights and resistance bands, these classes provide a comprehensive strength workout, enhancing metabolism and overall body composition.
3. Flexibility and Balance: Enhancing Mobility and Preventing Falls
Maintaining flexibility and balance is crucial during menopause. Pilates and Yogascape are brilliant for improving these aspects. Pilates targets core strength, posture, and overall flexibility, while Yogascape combines yoga poses with soothing music to enhance balance, flexibility and mental relaxation.
4. Dance and Fun: Staying Active with Joy (if it’s your kinda thing!)
Exercise doesn’t have to be a chore. Zumba classes offer a fun, high-energy way to stay active. Dancing to lively music not only boosts cardiovascular health but also lifts your mood, making exercise enjoyable and effective!
Getting Started
- Start Slowly: Begin with low-impact activities and gradually increase the intensity as you become more comfortable.
- Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water, especially if you experience hot flushes.
- Listen to Your Body: Rest when needed and pay attention to your body’s signals.
- Just get started! Doing something (even if it’s just 10 minutes a day to start) will have significant positive impacts on your health!
Menopause is a transformative time, but with the right exercise routine, you can manage symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Love
Lorna
x
PS – I’m thinking of running a 14 Day Mini Menopause Course in August. It’ll be the second part of August – details to come out soon…
If you’d be interested, please email me lorna@lornamariefitness.co.uk and I’ll pop your name down on the list!
