The latest research from Women in Sport explores the impact of midlife and menopause on women’s activity habits. During this time of life women have numerous pressures: employment, caring responsibilities for children and ageing relatives, and their own health issues. These pressures are exacerbated by the symptoms of menopause which many women are ill-prepared for and last longer and are more debilitating than expected.
Sport and physical activity can play a key role in alleviating some of the negative aspects relating to midlife and menopause, this can ultimately allow women to feel more in control of their health, thus enhancing wellbeing and happiness well into later life.