How to Tone Up After Menopause

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Part of the video series: Get in Shape 3

Summary: It's important to tone up after menopause because the bones get a little thinner and weaker during this period. Find out the safest way to tone up after menopause with tips from a certified personal fitness trainer in this free video on getting in shape after menopause.

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By Tanya Batts
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Contact: www.goldsgym.com

Tanya Batts has been a certified personal fitness trainer for more than 11 years. She specializes in Pilates, yoga, combat cardio, aerobics, core conditioning and overall strength...read more

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"Hi my name is Tanya Batts and I'm a personal trainer. I want to talk to you about how to tone up after menopause. The materials you will need for this segment is just a pair of light hand weights and a treadmill or a road for walking and just plenty of space. So you really want to focus on getting the muscles strong so when I think of menopause I think osteoporosis. So those bones are getting a little weaker, a little thinner. You want to make sure you get some weight training and I'm going to tell you why. What you want to do is grab a pair of light weights. Tip number one, you want to curl. You have got to keep the upper body really strong as well as the legs and what you're doing by lifting weights you are making those bones denser, making them stronger. It is pretty amazing. So that's tip number one. You also want to start walking, 30 minutes a day you can start at a slow pace but it's just a great way to keep the heart strong, you want to keep the thighs strong and it is just real important. Another great way kind of to destress, Tai Chi. It has been around for thousands of years and it is just interesting to see the flowing movement of Tai Chi, focusing on the hands is a great way to stay flexible, keep breathing and destress. So those are just a few great ways to tone up after menopause."