A resistance-based exercise programme that Jennifer Aniston calls “a game changer” has been shown to improve a range of physical issues that arise during and after the menopause transition.
New research from the University of Exeter has found that Pvolve – a popular resistance training method who officially partnered with Jennifer Aniston in 2023 – increases hip strength, dynamic balance, flexibility, and lean body mass in women aged between 40 and 60. Published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, this study is the first time researchers have found the benefits of resistance exercise on lower limb strength and balance can be maintained throughout the menopause transition, through engaging with specific types of exercise.
The reduction in sex hormone production during menopause is believed to increase age-related decline in muscle mass, strength, and stability – making falls and fractures more likely. Therefore, maintaining skeletal muscle strength and balance as women get older, especially around the menopause transition, is vitally…
