What is Exercise Therapy?
The metabolic balance diet & lifestyle offers an effective approach for women to navigate the natural metabolic slowdown that comes with aging. Around age 40, hormonal shifts and muscle loss begin to impact how the body burns calories and uses energy, often leading to changes in weight, energy levels, and blood sugar stability. By focusing on balanced nutrition and sustainable habits, this approach helps support a healthy metabolism and overall well-being. Estrogen levels decline during peri-menopause and menopause, affecting how the body stores fat, often leading to stubborn weight gain, particularly around the midsection. At the same time, muscle mass gradually decreases at an average of 3-8% per decade starting in their 30s, which slows the resting metabolic rate, making it harder to maintain the same weight or energy levels as before. This metabolic shift can feel disheartening, especially when familiar habits no longer produce the same results. However, it’s important to remember that these changes are a normal part of aging, not a personal failing. By adapting to these shifts with intentional lifestyle choices, women can support their metabolism and overall health. Strength training to preserve muscle mass, eating nutrient-dense foods to stabilize energy, and prioritizing sleep and stress management are powerful ways to navigate these changes. Understanding the “why” behind these shifts can help women take control, and finding new ways to feel strong, energized, and confident in their bodies through every stage of life.
The Importance of Strength Training for Women Over 40