The reason every woman should lift weights

How weight lifting could ease menopause symptoms

As we age our muscles naturally decline. Throw the menopause into the mix, and it’s more important than ever to focus on lifting weights.

This is because strength training, also known as resistance exercise, is excellent for building muscle and bone, as well as burning calories and revving up metabolism.

In fact, a Harvard Medical School study found that weight-bearing exercise could also push bone-forming cells into action and increase bone density.

Menopausal women are more at risk of developing osteoporosis (bone weakness), so it’s vital to incorporate some weight lifting into your fitness plan.

As well as free weights like dumbbells, you can use your own bodyweight (think press ups, lunges and squats), resistance bands, resistance machines at the gym and kettlebells.

UK guidelines state that adults should aim for two strength training sessions a week.

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