Physical activity during menopause significantly improves life. Even if you have never exercised before, menopause is a great time to start. Don’t be afraid to try something new: walking, yoga, Pilates, swimming, aerobics, fitness or dancing. Regular exercise will bring great benefits to your body and improve your emotional well-being. Due to physical activity, the body is enriched with oxygen, improves blood flow, normalizes metabolism. Also, remember that exercise is a great way to fight depression.
To notice the effect, exercise should be regular. Decide immediately on which days it will be convenient for you to exercise, and clearly follow your plan. When exercising, the main thing is not to get tired. Start with a 10-15 minute set a day. Gradually increase this time by a few minutes so that the body can get used to it.
Choose the type of activity that will give you the greatest positive emotions and vigor. Try some exercises outdoors. The main thing is to avoid hypothermia and always dress comfortably. Colds during menopause will only worsen the already unpleasant symptoms. Train in comfortable clothes and shoes, and prefer clothes made of natural fabrics.
Try to combine breathing exercises with regular exercise. Yoga is suitable for this. It allows you to harmoniously combine breathing and exercise.
Abdominal exercises are not recommended during menopause. Violation of this rule can lead to serious consequences. Add specific pelvic floor exercises to your workouts.
No need to try to lose weight dramatically during menopause. Remember that you do sports first and foremost to improve your well-being. Try not to gain extra pounds. To do this, reduce the amount of sugary and starchy foods in your diet.
Always warm up before exercise. Warming up prepares, stretches muscles. After exercise, relax, it normalizes breathing.
Exercise during menopause helps:
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normalize the psycho-emotional state.
Exercise stimulates the production of endorphins, which are also called “joy hormones”. That is why sport is one of the best means to lift your spirits. The main thing is that you really like what you do.
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improve the figure.
Sports activities with a small dietary adjustment will help you not to gain extra pounds and maintain a good figure.
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improve the condition of the skin.
In a few days you will notice that your complexion has become more beautiful. Facial skin that looks young and beautiful makes any woman even more beautiful.
In addition to an active lifestyle, you should pay attention to your diet. Avoid excessively fatty foods, as well as spicy and salty foods. Change your usual way of cooking to steaming. Eat fish, lean meats, turkey, more vegetables and baked potatoes. Do not give up fresh salads; eat fruits, especially green apples (they contain iron needed to form blood).