What is Menopause?

The Medical Definition of Menopause is: cessation of menses (periods) for 12 months. When the ovaries stop making the hormones oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone. For most woman its the end of the reproductive years. The average age of menopause is about 50, some woman experience it as early as the 30s or as late as their 60's.

Exercise will reduce and prevent the Following list of symptoms of menopause:

• Hot flushes
• Sleep disturbances/Insomnia
• Bladder and reproductive tract changes
• Headaches
• Night sweats
• Lethargy/Fatigue
• Irritability
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Heart palpations
• Joint pain

How does exercise help you with menopause?

Exercise allows you to control your body and your emotions by using your internal resources. Every time you exercise, your adrenal glands are stimulated to convert the male hormone androstenedione into oestrogen. In our research at Vibes fitness we have successfully helped many woman increase there oestrogen levels. In fact with a minimum of 5 x 30m exercise sessions a week we have found that this is enough to keep you full of oestrogen.

As we grow older our cardio- respiratory fitness, our strength, flexibility and endurance all begin to go down hill. We have found with our female clients who remain active and maintain a regular program of physical activity can manage many of the uncomfortable symptoms of menopause as well as any other related health concerns; such as heart disease and osteoporosis and weight gain.

Post menopausal women who exercise regularly are less likely to develop diabetes. In most cases diabetes might be prevented if overweight woman lost the extra Kilograms through increasing activity and monitoring their food intake. Always remember muscles and bones adhere to the "use it or lose it" rule. They definitely diminish in size and strength with disuse.

Weight bearing exercises will help increase bone mass. Exercise stimulates the cells responsible for generating new bone to work overtime. In our research we have found that bone tissue lost from lack of use can be rebuilt with weight bearing activity. Studies of athletes show that they have greater bone mass compared to non athletes at the sites related to their sport. In Post menopausal woman, moderate exercise preserves bone mass in the spine, and reduces the risk of fractures as they age.

Benefits of Exercise

We at Vibes start you slowly with your exercise routine working at your pace and within your time contraints then increasing the exercise accordingly.

In our research we have found that increased levels of nutritional intake that follow a woman's exercise session coincide with an overall decrease in their "HOT FLUSHES".

Always keep in mind that a good nutritional intake works hand in hand with a physically active lifestyle.A food intake consisting of high fibre foods and calcium are all vital to experiencing the full benefits of your exercise program.

Menopause Testimonials

June 2006
I have been working with Vibes Fitness for the last 2 months now and I have noticed the frequency of my night sweats reduced quite a lot. I sleep better and find it easier to concentrate during the day. It feels like the fog has been lifted and I now look forward to each day with enthusiasm.
Thankyou VIBES FITNESS.
Evelyn 58 yrs old, Carlton

January 2006
My name is Veronica and I am 33 years old.
I have been diagnosed with menopause and have been suffering severely and then I found Margie "Vibes Fitness"

I was told, advised to take Premarin but I thought before I did that I would give margie a try. Before starting with vibes I had these symptoms. Hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, heart palpitations, fatigue & depression. After working for one month with Vibes 3 times a week I noticed a huge improvement in all the above.

I am still working with margie 3 times a week and have managed to not take the drugs. Thanks so much Margie for giving my life back and making me feel much better.