“We know all exercise is good for perimenopause and menopause, but there are specific workouts we put on there for specific things. All I want you to do is just enjoy it.”
Davina McCall with Dr Naomi Potter in ‘Menopausing – The positive roadmap to your second spring’.
It’s known that perimenopausal and menopausal women are one of the most susceptible demographics to loss of bone density. Alongside our natural decline of muscle mass as we age, this combined effect can result in a lower mood and issues with anxiety. With a structured training programme, you can combat these two effects head-on. I have seen first-hand what a positive impact strength training can have.
- Strength training and weight bearing exercises can directly increase bone density, allowing us to directly combat the natural decline.
- Compound exercises such as squats, deadlifts, and presses can help improve mental wellbeing.
- A training programme can also contribute to an improved hormone balance, which can help to alleviate the emotion and stress placed on your body as it goes through this time of change.
- Working with a personal trainer will help you improve your balance, coordination, flexibility, and posture. All factors which can help contribute to making everyday tasks away from the gym, a lot easier.
Long-term benefits of strength training are not just limited to your physical appearance either – you’ll find an improved mental strength too. I’ve worked with many clients who are surprised at quite how impactful training is, away from the gym. Surpassing expectations of what you thought your body was capable of works wonders for your self-confidence, in all areas of life.
“It’s a time of liberation, it’s a time of shedding the shackles of inhibition and of giving a damn.”
Davina McCall with Dr Naomi Potter in ‘Menopausing – The positive roadmap to your second spring’.
As with any change in life, the first step is to commit, but if you choose to work with us at Body Mentors, we will be with you to guide and support you every step of the way. Helping you to embrace ‘the change’, and truly take control of your body.
