Regular exercise during perimenopause and postmenopause will help you:
- Maintain a healthy weight and prevent weight gain around your waist and abdomen.
- Prevent osteoporosis. Weight-bearing exercise helps maintain bone mass.
- Prevent heart disease and high blood pressure.
- Feel good. Regular exercise improves mood.
Credits
| Author | Robin Parks, MS |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Editor | Maria Essig |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Last Updated | May 16, 2008 |
Author:Robin Parks, MS
Last Updated: 05/16/2008
