Whether a woman needs hormonal replacement is a decision that she, along with her doctor, should make. However, doctors say there is a simple therapy that is right for just about any postmenopausal woman. Exercise is a powerful remedy for a whole host of menopause complaints, like hot flashes, joint pain, irritability, and sleep disturbances. Also, exercise has been found to reduce the risk of heart disease osteoporosis and weight gain. For the greatest effect, the society recommends getting at least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise every day.
Aerobic exercise promotes the loss of abdominal fat .
Some women also report fewer hot flashes when they exercise regularly, and better, more restorative sleep. Weight-bearing exercise, such as working out with weights to build muscle, delays or prevents bone loss by stimulating the minerals that keep bones dense and strong. The effect that weight bearing exercise has on bone mass depends on age, hormonal status, nutrition, as well as the type of exercise. However, there is one sure fact about exercise and bone density . A marked decrease in physical activity will results in a significant decline in bone mass.