The effectiveness of a 12-week exercise program to alleviate symptoms in menopausal years
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During menopause, women are facing several negative changes. An age-appropriate, well-structured exercises program can delay and alleviate these symptoms and do a lot against osteoporosis, muscle loss and obesity, but can also have a positive effect on mental well-being. The dual purpose of our study was to investigate the physiological and psychological effects of the individualized exercise program specially designed for this age group, as well as to assess the drop-out rate and the motivation of the participants’ to continue the program. During the tests, we evaluated the data of 19 participants. The training sessions were held face-to face and online. Significantly better values found at the end of the exercise program in all measured fitness indicators (flexibility, handgrip strength, 2-minute step test), as well as the answers to self-assessment questions at 50%. The satisfaction of the participants and our results support the need for regular physical exercise during menopause. It would be worthwhile to present similar exercise program more widely, and make it available to menopausal women.
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