Strength Training May Help Menopausal Women Counteract Weight Gain.

that many women in perimenopause or in menopause find themselves gaining weight. As estrogen falls, the metabolism slows by about 50 calories a day. To counteract weight gain resulting from a slowed metabolism, many physicians are now recommending strength training exercises in addition to aerobic exercise. Short-duration, high-intensity strength training exercises help women retain lean muscle, speed up their metabolism, may help preserve bone density, and act to stave off diabetes and heart disease. http://www.denverpost.com/fitness/ci_27953090/metabolism-changes-present-fitness-challenges-menopause.html