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When you go through menopause, you need to take care of yourself. Exercise should be part of your self-care routine and it’s probably a good idea to add in some mindfulness too.
“During menopause, the reduction in oestrogen changes your bone density and increases your chance of stress fractures,” explains Claire Snowdon-Darling, menopause and hormones expert, and head of The College of Functional Wellness and founder of kinesiology clinic, Balanced Wellness (balancedwellness. co.uk). “It also reduces the elasticity of your ligaments and tendons leading to increased injury potential,” she continues.