Benefits of exercising regularly through menopause

Benefits of exercising regularly through menopause are that it can:

• Prevent excessive weight gain, menopausal women are prone to lose muscle mass and gain abdominal fat.
• Strengthen bones and slow down bone loss, reducing the risk of fractures and osteoporosis
• Reduce the risk of diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes.
• Improve cardiovascular health such as lowering blood pressure and reducing risk of heart disease and strokes
• Reduce the risk of cancer including breast, bowel and uterine
• Improve strength and balance to prevent falls, maintaining independence as women age
• Lower the risk of dementia