Menopause and bone health
LAUREN DRINKWATER
Lauren is a certified advanced personal trainer and group exercise instructor, specialising in ante- and post-natal fitness. mumfitwonder.com
Let's talk menopause and bone health. Thankfully, this natural transition we all go through in our later life is now less of a ‘closely-guarded secret’ and more of a ‘must-do talking point', with many businesses and companies now offering support for women experiencing this often difficult stage in their lives.
Difficult because the symptoms are as varied as they are many – fatigue, hot flashes, dry skin, night sweats, irritability, weight gain, to name just a few in an everexpanding catalogue. And which ones you get and for how long are anyone's guess!
Bone density may not be the mostimportant one to cover, particularly for athletes and those in training. So as we grow older, our exercise and nutrition must be adapted to the changes our bodies go through and to accommodate any potential reduction in bone density.
