Experts Urge 60-70% of Women Facing Menopause Weight Gain to Cut Back HIIT
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Updated · TODAY · Jul 31
Experts Urge 60-70% of Women Facing Menopause Weight Gain to Cut Back HIIT
2 articles · Updated · TODAY · Jul 31
Summary
High-intensity workouts may be undermining menopause weight-loss efforts, with experts advising women who are struggling to temporarily scale them back and watch for changes.
Lower estrogen leaves cortisol elevated longer after stress, and doctors say chronically high cortisol can promote abdominal fat retention, disrupt sleep and increase cravings.
HIIT, spin classes and hot sculpt yoga were cited as potential triggers, while walking, Pilates, low-impact strength training, stretching and yoga were recommended as lower-stress alternatives.
Rest days, adequate recovery and consistent sleep are part of the strategy, experts said, with even 10 minutes of breath work or a daily walk helping reduce stress outside workouts.