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Writer's pictureKevin Moore

Strength Training & Menopause: Your Secret Weapon



Menopause is a season of change, but it doesn’t have to mean losing strength, confidence, or control. With strength training, you can rewrite the narrative, turning this chapter into one of resilience, vitality, and power.

Hormones levels rise and drop at varied points during each monthly menstrual cycle.
Hormone levels don’t drop all at once; they fluctuate throughout mid-life.

Fight Muscle Loss: Stay Strong, Stay Energized

As estrogen levels drop, muscle mass naturally declines, leading to reduced strength, stamina, and a slower metabolism.


Resistance exercises rebuild and preserve muscle, keeping you strong and boosting your metabolism. More muscle means you burn more calories, even at rest, so you can maintain energy and stay active.



Build Bones That Last

Menopause accelerates bone loss, raising the risk of osteoporosis and fractures in areas like the hips, spine, and wrists.


Weight-bearing exercises strengthen bones by encouraging them to rebuild. Bonus: improved balance and coordination reduce fall risks, protecting you further.


Strength training fortifies your bones and safeguards your independence.


Conquer the Hormonal Curveball

Weight gain—especially around the belly—often feels inevitable during menopause due to hormonal shifts and a slower metabolism.


Strength training improves insulin sensitivity, helping you manage fat storage and regulate blood sugar levels.


Strength training keeps your metabolism revved and your waistline in check.


Boost Mood & Sharpen Focus

Hormonal changes during menopause can disrupt sleep, heighten anxiety, and cloud your mind.


Lifting weights releases mood-boosting endorphins, lowers stress hormones, and improves sleep quality. Better rest and reduced anxiety mean sharper focus and a brighter mood.


Strength training is your natural antidote to stress, sleep issues, and mental fog.


Rewrite the Story of Menopause

Menopause isn’t a loss—it’s a chance to reclaim your strength. Strength training helps you stay strong, protect your bones, manage weight, and sharpen your mind. Most importantly, it empowers you to take control of your health and thrive.


Here is a great article for further reading that provided the images above: "What’s happening to my body!?’ 6 lifestyle strategies to feel your best during menopause."


Start Your Strength Journey

Kinplus offers strength training services designed to help you stay strong and confident during menopause. Whether through group classes or personalized one-on-one sessions with a Registered Kinesiologist, we’ve got you covered.


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