Get fit and alleviate your symptoms with these tips to keep moving
Low-impact exercise to avoid osteoporosis
Low-impact exercise such as
yoga is ideal, as menopause
means you’re likely to
experience osteoporosis,
you’re experiencing
causing your bones to weaken.
You also have less oestrogen —
equally important for bone
structure — and low-impact
libido exercises protect your
bones and prevent damage.
Pilates to Strengthen your bladder…
Some menopausal woman experience
bladder weakness, and
Pilates is great for strengthening
the pelvic floor. It increases your
heart rate without brisk movement,
which can feel uncomfortable if you’re
experiencing bladder weakness.
...and improve your libido
Some menopausal women have less sexual
desire due to hormonal changes.
The good news is that Pilates has also
been shown to boost libido, even in
those entering menopause.
Weight training to improve physical strength and weight management
Muscles around joints tend to weaken during
menopause, and lifting weights is fantastic
for strengthening them and increasing muscle
mass. Hormone changes during menopause might
also make you gain weight around your
mid-section, and weight training is great
for burning calories.
Yoga and meditation for a good night’s sleep
Some menopausal women have difficulty sleeping
due to a decline in progesterone, which has a
sleep-inducing effect. Yoga and meditation help
relax the mind and body, which can help with
insomnia and other sleep conditions.
● From Chiara Becuti, head of Pilates at FLY LDN (flyldn.co.uk).