This beginner-friendly menopause workout builds core and pelvic strength where women need it most

Senior woman does plank hold at home.

Estrogen is an important hormone for maintaining muscle quality, with a big impact on tendon and joint elasticity, but it declines during perimenopause and menopause—weakening the core and pelvis.

This hormonal shift can also mean that women gain weight despite not changing their diet or lifestyle. This is due to a decrease in metabolism, an increase in appetite and a change in fat distribution leading to more belly fat.