How Strength Training Helps with Menopause
Published on: 28/07/2026
For years, women were told to grit their teeth and endure menopause. Hot flashes. Sleepless nights. Weight gain.
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For years, women were told to grit their teeth and endure menopause. Hot flashes. Sleepless nights. Weight gain.

If you've ever put off strength training because you didn't know where to begin, the latest guidance from the American College of Sports Medicine has reassuring news.

No coach spends halftime handing out grades. They look at what's working, adjust what isn't, and figure out how to play the second half better than the first. That's it — just a clear-eyed look at the game so far and a plan for what's next.

If you're worried that exercise will hurt your joints, here's some good news: The right kind of strength training is one of the best things you can do for them.