Thankfully, as menopause becomes spoken about more openly, we're learning more about what our bodies need during this time. The one topic that comes up repeatedly is strength training for women - lifting weights, doing weighted Pilates, or a bodyweight workout, for example.
Such exercises help build bone density, which naturally reduces as we lose oestrogen's protection with age. When our bones and joints are stronger, we can prevent osteoporosis, increase muscle mass, improve our balance, and boost our mood.
