Doctors Are Begging Middle-Aged Women To Make This 1 Lifestyle Change ASAP

"Strength-building exercises help all of those things. They increase bone mineral density, improve muscle mass, support metabolic health, decrease fall risk, improve mood and more. "Strength training is one of the most important and most underutilized ways that women can protect their health and independence as they age," said Dr. Clarinda Hougen, a primary care sports medicine specialist at Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics in Los Angeles and a team physician for Angel City Football Club."

""We're becoming more aware of what actually happens in perimenopause: the metabolic shifts, the muscle loss, the bone changes, the mood fluctuations," said Dr. Alexandra Dubinskaya, a urogynecologist, pelvic reconstructive surgeon and menopause and sexual health expert. Strength-building exercises help all of those things."

"Bone health concerns, in particular, are more common for this group than you may realize, thanks to hormonal changes. As many as 1 in 3 women over 50 experience an osteoporosis fracture, and women can lose up to 20% of bone density in the five to seven years after menopause. "Resistance training is one of the most effective non-pharmacologic tools we have to slow this process," Dubinskaya added."

"Before making any health changes or starting a new exercise routine, check in with your healthcare provider. "Let your practitioner know your goals of starting a resistance program, and make sure that cardiac concerns, such as high blood pressure, are not a roadblock for you to start," said Yvonne Di Edwardo, a p"

Middle-aged women experience body changes during perimenopause and menopause, including metabolic shifts, muscle loss, bone changes, and mood fluctuations. Strength-building exercises address these changes by increasing bone mineral density, improving muscle mass, supporting metabolic health, reducing fall risk, and improving mood. Bone health concerns are common after menopause due to hormonal changes, with many women over 50 experiencing osteoporosis fractures and substantial bone density loss in the years following menopause. Resistance training is an effective non-pharmacologic way to slow bone loss. Before starting resistance training, women should consult a healthcare provider, share their goals, and confirm that conditions such as high blood pressure do not prevent participation.

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