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ACE Recognizes "National Menopause Awareness Month" in September
ACE Says Exercise Can Help Combat Many Symptoms of Menopause
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Aug. 12, 2005 – Menopause or “the change” is a turning point in
every woman’s life that brings uncomfortable and sometimes lasting effects on a
woman’s body. The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s nonprofit fitness
authority, recognizes “National Menopause Awareness Month” in September and
shares good news that regular physical activity and a balanced diet can help manage
many symptoms and health concerns associated with menopause.
“There’s no better time for women approaching or currently going through menopause
to start or renew an exercise program,” said Sabrena Newton, M.S., ACE-certified
Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor. “Physical activity can play an important
role in counteracting many of the changes a woman experiences in her post
menopausal years including the increased risk of weight gain, heart disease and bone
loss. In addition to exercise, a low-fat, high fiber diet rich in calcium can also help ward
off symptoms.”
Exercise plays a key role in making the transition through menopause easier and in
enhancing health, happiness and productivity during the second half of life. Physical
activity helps to:
- Reduce and prevent symptoms such as hot flashes, loss of vaginal and bladder
control, joint pain, anxiety, irritability, depression and more
- Lessen the risk of common health concerns including osteoporosis, heart
disease and weight gain
- Enhance and increase a woman’s strength, stamina, flexibility and energy in
addition to helping improve overall mental outlook
“A properly designed exercise program for menopausal women should include aerobic,
resistance and flexibility exercises to help rebuild essential muscle and bone mass post-
menopause,” said Newton. “Before hiring a personal trainer, be sure he or she is
certified by a credible organization such as the American Council on Exercise.”
About ACE
The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s Authority on Fitness, is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to promoting the benefits of physical activity and protecting
consumers against unsafe and ineffective fitness products and instruction. As the
nation’s “workout watchdog,” ACE sponsors university-based exercise science
research and testing that targets fitness products and trends. ACE sets standards for
fitness professionals and is the world’s largest nonprofit fitness certifying organization.
For more information on ACE and its programs, call (800) 825-3636 or log onto the
ACE Web site at www.acefitness.org .
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