The result is your maximum heart rate. This range is called your training zone. If you don't want to do the math , many health clubs have easy to read charts that will give you the information you need. You want to keep your heart rate in this range for at least 20 minutes. Weight training is the second component we want to address.
Resistance training helps to strengthen skeletal muscle which in turns helps with everyday chores.
Osteoporosis is a major concern for women over forty. Osteoporosis is a condition in which bone tissue is reduced in amount, increasing the likelihood of of a fracture. Some studies report bone loss at the rate of one percent for each year after age 35. Resistance training has been proven to significantly strengthen bone due to the effects of Wolf's Law, meaning that bones increase in density as a result of the demands weight bearing exercises place on them. As far as weight-loss is concerned, weight training can help you there as well.