| Exercise Can Help Menopause | | | | 4. Menopause And Osteoporosis |
| Regular, vigorous exercise at menopause time can | | | | Strength training (at a gym) stimulates bone |
| help reduce many of the commonest symptoms | | | | growth and delays the progress of, or onset of, |
| of menopause. It will also help deal with heart | | | | osteoporosis. If possible, start this before |
| disease and osteoporosis. Use exercise as part of | | | | menopause begins; the earlier the better. |
| a holistic 'menopause programme' which should | | | | 5. Exercise And Heart Health |
| include attention to diet and relaxation as well as | | | | Exercise helps to improve cholesterol levels. This |
| use of natural remedies including herbs. | | | | adds to the benefits for the heart and arteries |
| Here are the 6 great reasons to exercise at | | | | provided by increased physical fitness. |
| menopause time: | | | | 6. Menopause, Exercise, And The Immune |
| 1. Exercise, Menopause And Feeling Good | | | | System |
| Aerobic exercise improves your mood and | | | | The lymphatic fluid is an essential part of the |
| relieves tension. This helps to reduce the | | | | immune system. Exercise is the main factor |
| depression and anxiety which can accompany | | | | making this vital fluid flow through the body. So |
| menopause. This is thanks to the hormones called | | | | exercise helps ensure maximum health both |
| endorphins released by exercise. For some people | | | | during menopause and at other times because it |
| the good feelings last for several hours after the | | | | stimulates the immune system. |
| exercise has finished. | | | | What You Can Do |
| 2. Exercise, Menopause And The Brain | | | | * Take up a sport and play several times a week. |
| Exercise improves blood circulation to the brain. | | | | * Take long, regular country walks over rough |
| This helps to counteract the poor memory and | | | | terrain. |
| fuzzy brain which often accompany menopause. | | | | * Try yoga; once learned, you can do this |
| Use ginkgo herb at this time too. Ginkgo helps | | | | yourself at home conveniently and at low cost. |
| memory and other brain functions. Try a 3-month | | | | * Go to the gym and set up a training |
| course. | | | | programme in consultation with a qualified |
| 3. Exercise, Menopause And Abdominal Fat | | | | member of staff. |
| Aerobic exercise helps to reduce abdominal fat. | | | | Start To Exercise Now |
| This is the place where weight easily goes on | | | | Start a programme of regular exercise at |
| during menopause. | | | | menopause time and see how great you feel for |
| Aerobic exercise involves continuous, moderate | | | | it. Start slowly but regularly and you will often see |
| exertion over an extended time. For example, | | | | your symptoms improve steadily. In addition you |
| running, hill walking, swimming and tennis are | | | | will help your weight to stay moderate and |
| aerobic; golf, weights and exercise machines are | | | | benefit every organ and system of your body. |
| not, because of the frequent breaks. | | | | This must make sense! |