Menopause

Best Types Of Exercises For Women Over 50

It’s no secret that exercise does much more for you than just tone and strengthen muscles. It’s also a natural stress-reliever, dependable mood booster and a possible way to relieve annoying menopause symptoms like mood swings and difficulty to fall asleep.

Even better? You don’t have to completely revamp your lifestyle to reap the rewards, says Marcy Letourneau, LPN, of Amberen Menopause Specialists. Adding some cardio, stretching and straining training exercises to your weekly workout regimen will help. The Department of Health and Human Services and the American College of Sports Medicine both recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity, and two sessions of strength training exercises a week.

But whether you’re lifting burpees or relaxing into downward dog, be sure you enjoy doing it. Here are a few activities worth considering:


Aerobics

Look for a cardio-heavy activity that uses your large muscle groups and gets your heart pumping. This can mean anything from dancing in your kitchen to taking a water aerobics class to a brisk walk around the neighborhood. In fact, a fast-paced stroll is a favorite of Letourneau’s, since it can be done virtually anywhere, any time.


Stretching

Improve flexibility by routinely stretching muscles. Be sure to spend 5-10 minutes stretching before workouts and cooling down afterwards. If you prefer working out with a group, consider signing up for a Pilates or yoga class.


Strength training

Strengthen muscles and reduce body fat with some basic strength training exercises. Dumbbells, weight machines and resistance bands are all good places to start; gradually increase your resistance as you get stronger.

This blog post and the recommendations made herein are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to be used as healthcare advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their healthcare provider with questions about their specific needs.

The references provided in this blog post are identified for informational purposes only and such references and the underlying research, including the entities and individuals involved in the underlying research, did not involve Amberen and are not affiliated with Amberen or the makers of Amberen.

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