What exercises are best suited?
Yoga is a fantastic exercise for the entire body. It can also improve some of the symptoms of the menopause, including sleep disturbance, fatigue, low mood, and anxiety.4
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Partaking in regular yoga practice can be beneficial for muscle tone and bone density too. Some women also find it helps to reduce their hot flushes. Your core muscle strength can improve through yoga also, including pelvic floor muscles, which often weaken as hormone levels reduce.5
How often should you be doing them?
It’s recommended to aim for around 2.5 hours of moderate aerobic activity each week. Whilst other deep breathing, yoga, and stretching exercises can help to manage the stress of life and menopause-related symptoms.6