Exercise reduces the risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular diseases by increasing heart and respiratory rates. Exercise keeps your joints moving and keeps the muscles around your joints strong. This helps in the prevention of arthritis. Exercise will help to maintain regular bowel function, a common problem as people become older. Exercise will improve a woman's overall health and fitness by controlling weight, making the heart stronger and retaining a sense of well-being and alertness.
Osteoporosis is a decrease in bone mineral density.
Weight-bearing exercises are essential in preventing osteoporosis. These exercises cause weight to be placed on the bones, especially the hips, legs and spine. The weight placed on the bone helps slow deterioration of the bone. Experts agree that walking is the best form of exercise for post-menopausal women. It can be done anywhere, at anytime and promotes social interaction.