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Menopause and muscle weakness is an inescapable fact of every aging woman's lifeand dealing with the accompanying symptoms is an achievable goal through properhealth management. Menopause and the problems that come along with it is largelydependent upon a woman's genetic make-up, but equally responsible is the way shehas led her life.Her lifestyle, family history and the amount of exercise, diet balance andemotional well being she has maintained, are all contributing factors thatdetermine her possible menopausal issues.Menopause and Muscle Weakness: CausesThe years after menopause can be happy and productive, if negative consequences,such as, muscular weakening, reduced bone density, irritability and joint painsare avoided through preventive measures. Muscular weakness is a common complaintof many women going through menopause and the likely causes are leading asedentary lifestyle, smoking or poor nutrition before this change sets in.Menopause and Muscle Weakness: How to OvercomeAs it is possible to prevent bone loss through timely calcium intake and magnesiumsupplements, combined with weight-bearing moderate impact exercises and strengthtraining with weights, it is also possible to counter muscular weakness. Includingvitamin D in the diet and exposure to adequate sunlight with the right balance ofa healthy diet and regular physical exercise are factors that contribute to youroverall fitness levels.These precautions would also help prevent the early onset of muscular problems.The downward spiral for women after menopause usually occurs when body stabilityand flexibility has been neglected through limited movements. This in turn, variesthe sensory motor activity and brings down optimal muscular strength.Menopause and Muscle Weakness: Muscular MassMenopausal muscular weakness occurs due to the loss of muscle mass that naturallyhappens as time goes by. Aging affects women sooner through muscular weakness, ifthey have not been exercising regularly or adequately and by the age of 70, womenlose about 15% every decade.To combat this problem, it is very important that musculo-skeletal strengthtraining is undertaken to help burn fat and stimulate bones. When this is done,minerals that keep them dense are retained and overall muscular and bone strengthis maintained.From the age of 30 onwards, there is a steady decline in muscle mass and womenwith no strength training lose between 5 and 7 pounds of muscle mass within 10years. To be better equipped to bear up to the symptoms of menopause, it isessential for women to take up a properly designed strength-training program asthis helps you to have more strength available per kilogram body weight. Yourtrained muscles remain stronger up to an advanced age and life after menopause canbe as fulfilling as before.Menopause and Muscle Weakness: PreventionTo prevent muscular weakness during menopause, women should go for strengthtraining, and schedule it for two to three times per week using weights, combinedwith aerobic exercise. This helps in building muscle strength, which affects bonedensity, balance and endurance. A program for each muscle group that addresses
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