Can strength training help with the menopause? 🏋️‍♀️⁠⁠

Menopause is an important stage of women’s lives and is a natural part of the ageing process that usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 years of age. However around 1 in 100 women experience the menopause earlier than this. Most women will experience several symptoms which can have a significant impact on their day to day lives.⁠

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Common symptoms include:⁠

- Hot flushes⁠

- Difficulty sleeping⁠

- Mood swings⁠

- Reduced sex drive ⁠

- Reduced muscle mass (atrophy)⁠

- Weak Bones (Osteoporosis)⁠

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One way of mitigating some of these symptoms is by participating in regular strength training.⁠

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So, what are the benefits of Strength Training?⁠

- Preventing fat gain ⁠

- Increase muscle mass⁠

- Reduced risk of heart disease and diabetes⁠

- Stronger bones⁠

- Boosting your mood