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MOTIVATING
&
EDUCATING
EMPOWERING YOU
TO ACHIEVE A FIT & HEALTHY LIFE
“Health is not about the weight you lose, but about the life you gain”
CAN YOU ‘WORKOUT’ THE
MENOPAUSE?
Women really do have a lot to contend with in our quest to have a
fit and healthy body. And, to top it all off, just when you thought
you’d got it all under control - The Menopause! Along with the
hot flushes, mood swings, tiredness, depression, insomnia, irritability,
and general daily craziness, one of the worst symptoms can be
weight gain. It’s sudden. It’s stubborn. And it’s often concentrated
around your mid-section. No matter how active or lazy you are, it
affects almost all women.
As angry as you may feel about this - it’s not your fault! Unfortunately
it’s one of menopauses natural processes that all females go
through, and although that doesn’t make it any easier, if you know
what to expect and you commit to doing something about it, you
can make a difference. Even the correct workout routine and diet
can alleviate some of the symptoms of menopause!
So, what can fitness after 40 look like?
It starts with exercise! It’s vital to your physical and mental health
and well-being, so here’s some tips on what you need to do to
stay (or get) in shape at mid-life. Make sure you check with your
healthcare provider before starting a new exercise program if you
have any health concerns, or if you haven’t exercised in a long time.
There are lots of physical activities that have been proven to help
protect and strengthen the heart, bones, and muscles, as well as
helping to maintain and improve balance, body weight, mood, and
overall sense of well-being. You’ve got to switch it up a couple
of times a week to keep improving your health. Here are a few
activities to help introduce some variety into your routine:
• Brisk walking
• Jogging
• Biking or spinning
• Aerobics or water aerobics
• Dancing
• Tennis
• Weight training
• Interval training