Four reasons why strength training is so effective during the perimenopause?

1) Strength training particularly helps with our metabolic health – which starts to dwindle from perimenopause. The reason for this is that it engages lots of different muscles, which is really helpful for burning energy more efficiently. Plus, with strength workouts, you carry on burning energy even after you’ve stopped doing strength exercise.

2) A recent study found that women who did resistance training three times per week saw the frequency of their hot flushes reduced by 44%. The theory here is that strength-focused exercise improves our vascular function, helping us to better regulate our body temperature. Then there’s loss of bone density, which makes you more susceptible to injuries. Bones love oestrogen, so as your levels decline, we’re also at greater risk of osteoporosis. Strengthening with resistance helps improves your bone health in the long-term. Even women many years after menopause have seen big benefits.

3) Pelvic Floor Strength training also focus on targeting the deeper muscles which provide the support network to all women. A huge benefit of strength training is to be able to activate and control the pelvic floor muscles and deep core muscles. Together, these will help with a range of symptoms that can develop as women age such as incontinence, prolapse, back pain and fear of exercising. Training a female client should always include improving pelvic floor health.

4) Strength training improves mental well-being for everyone but is particularly beneficial for women going through this life-changing transition. It provides endorphin release and develops a sense of control, confidence and empowerment.

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