Menopausal Women: Recognition, Exercise Benefits, Considerations, and Programming Needs

Recognition of the physiological and psychological concerns associated with menopausal women is described. A review of the current literature regarding these conditions (vasomotor responses, insomnia, sarcopenia, osteoporosis, obesity, cardiovascular conditions, metabolic concerns, and psychological concerns) and how exercise impacts the conditions are discussed. Considerations of exercise for menopausal women are presented. General exercise programming and exercise adherence preferences are reviewed with recommendations for a variety of exercise types, exercise progressions, and exercise programming to meet the needs of the menopausal woman to improve overall health and well-being.
Source: Strength and Conditioning Journal - Category: Sports Medicine Tags: Article Source Type: research