Fitness is important during menopause to:
- Prevent weight gain. Women tend to lose muscle mass and gain abdominal fat around menopause.
- Reduce the risk of breast cancer.
- Strengthen your bones.
- Reduce the risk of other diseases.
- Boost your mood.
Try this Friday Fit-Tip over the weekend!
- 25 Jumping Jacks
- 20 Lunges
- 25 Squats
- 15 Push-Ups
- 25 Tricep Dips
More information about Menopausal weight gain can be found here. If you are unsure of how to do any of these exercises give us a call or email our nurse at nurse@idinhealth.com.