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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: How exercise can help women going through menopause
Caption: How exercise can help women going through menopause. Exercising pre, during and post-menopause can help to counteract some of its symptoms, such as low moods and weight gain. Caroline Idiens, personal trainer of over 20 years, explains how exercise, specifically strength training, can be helpful during this period of your life. Maintaining a healthy weight. Exercising is one of the most common recommendations for maintaining weight, but some people may not know that it can be even more beneficial when going through menopause. ”Once you hit the perimenopause your metabolism begins to slow down and there is a loss of oestrogen which results in a change in the way fat is stored," Caroline explains. ”Exercise, especially strength training, if done consistently can help prevent weight gain and reduce body fat.” Improved muscle mass and bone density. Working out on a regular basis can encourage new bone cell growth, which can help to prevent the risk of bone fractures and osteoporosis. Improved mood. Exercise can help to reduce anxiety and stress, which is often intensified by menopause due to the change in hormones. Better sleep. Exercising can encourage better sleep during a time when your sleep cycle may be disrupted. Reducing the risk of diseases. According to Caroline, moving your body can also reduce the risk of diseases such as cancer, type 2 diabetes and heart disease. THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: How,Women,Help,Menopause,Symptoms,Mood,Weight gain,Post-menopause,Exercising,Body fat,Oestrogen,Metabolism,Caroline
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