5 top tips for increasing activity levels during menopause

1.   If energy and motivation are low, try to accumulate activity throughout the day. For example aim for more steps (use your phone or smart watch to monitor), park further away or take the stairs rather than the lift.

2.   Reduce sitting time, the less time you sit, the more time you are spending being incidentally active. 

3.   Join in a community exercise class, sporting group or find a friend to go walking/cycling/swimming with. Having a commitment and company to exercise with increases your motivation and accountability and subsequently increases the likelihood of completing it.

4.   If hot flushes are a deterrent make sure you dress comfortably, drink plenty of water and choose movement either early or late in the day, inside in air conditioning or in the water!

5.   Talk to an exercise physiologist about putting an action plan or exercise program together to support you. Not only can we prescribe the most suitable exercises for you we are also behaviour change specialists and can help you set realistic goals and put an achievable plan into place.