Physical Exercise for Perimenopause
You may think, why bother with exercise when we have already listed down what food to eat and to avoid, all nicely laid out? Well, a lot of women actually think that exercise is only for the young. Happily married women have that mindset as well.
Women who do exercise, however, state that they experience less hot flashes – sometimes, even none at all! And exercising often makes you sleep better, thereby increasing your chances of waking up in a “good” mood. That means exercise for perimenopause is a good thing!
Before considering exercise though, it is important to consider your overall health, your specific medical condition, and your reasons as to why you want to exercise so you can set-up your fitness goals. If you do have a medical condition, you need to consult your doctor first to discuss the right kind of exercise regimen for you.
Once you’ve sorted yourself out, you can then decide as to what activities would best suit you. Try to find enjoyable exercises – when you look forward to an activity that you enjoy, you won’t need to force yourself to do it. Instead, you’ll actually look forward to doing it. If you’re just starting out, just try to exercise about 3 times a week, so as to let the body adjust to your new, healthy habit. When your body eventually fine-tunes itself and exercising has become a habit, then it may be time to introduce other heart-exercise filled activities. perfect: you don’t need to learn it (since most of us have probably been walking since we were tots), you don’t need to pay for it (it’s free), and you can pace yourself while doing it.
Walking. If you consider yourself lazy (just like me), then you may want to try walking. Walking for at least 30 minutes daily prevents type 2 diabetes, strengthens your heart, improves cardio-respiratory fitness, and is good for your bones (as it slows down bone density loss in your bones). If that doesn’t motivate you to get started, I don’t know what will.
All you need to start this exercise would be a pair of trainers, a couple of pairs of jogging pants or gym shorts, a comfortable shirt, and you’re well on your way to having a fun walk.
Start your walking exercise by taking a walk around your neighborhood. Walk your dog (if you have one) or your neighbor’s dog (if you don’t). You don’t need to be fast, you just need a steady gait. Try to do about a mile or two before heading home. After a week or so, you can try to do brisk walking. It would be a little tough at first, but you’ll get the hang of it the more you do it.
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