Menopause is meaningless. At least, menopause is meaningless when it comes to the health benefits of endurance training. Contrary to popular opinion and many wives' tales, postmenopausal women can achieve the same health benefits from regular, vigorous exercise as younger women do. That's the conclusion of two papers recently authored by UC Berkeley reseachers. Science Daily reports that one study of postmenopausel women who cycled 60 minutes a day five days a week at 65 percent lung capacity found that the women increased their capacity to consume and use
oxygen – their VO2 max – by an average of 16 percent and dropped their
resting heart rates by an average of 4 beats per minute. In effect, one researcher noted, the women achieved the cardiovascular and metabolic capabilities of women 16 years younger. The journal also reports that the second study showed that the women's use of blood glucose and their insulin levels during exercise showed similarities to those of younger women.
I agree, exercise is a huge factor in leading a healthy lifestyle no matter what age you are, but especially when reaching menopause. My wife and I have found that bioidentical hormone therapy would be a good option for treating menopause in combination with an active lifestyle. Here is a website that has helped us learn more,
http://bodylogicmd.com/for-women/menopause-and-her-ugly-sisters
I agree, exercise is a huge factor in leading a healthy lifestyle no matter what age you are, but especially when reaching menopause. My wife and I have found that bioidentical hormone therapy would be a good option for treating menopause in combination with an active lifestyle. Here is a website that has helped us learn more,
http://bodylogicmd.com/for-women/menopause-and-her-ugly-sisters