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Weight Management & Menopause

FITREC LEVEL B Women's Health International

The Menopause & Exercise course offered by BFL Fitness provides comprehensive insights into the physiological, hormonal, and psychological changes experienced during menopause and equips fitness professionals with the knowledge to create effective exercise programs for this demographic.

This course is designed to empower fitness professionals with the knowledge and skills to support their clients through the transitions and challenges of menopause, ensuring effective and safe exercise programming.

Course Content:

1. Understanding Peri-Menopause, Menopause, and Post-Menopause

  • Detailed explanation of the different stages and symptoms of menopause.

2. Menopause and Unexplained Weight Gain

  • Explore the causes of weight gain associated with menopause.

3. Metabolism and Weight Management

  • Strategies for managing weight through understanding metabolic changes.

4. Hormones and Impact on Weight Management

  • Detailed analysis of hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, thyroid, insulin, glucagon, ghrelin, and leptin, and their roles in weight management.

5. The “Calorie-in, Calorie-out” Strategy

  • Insights into calorie management and why weight loss might not occur despite a calorie deficit.

6. Hormonal Responses to Diverse Foods

  • How different foods impact hormonal balance and weight management.

7. Exercise and its Role in Hormonal, Physiological, and Psychological Changes During Menopause

  • The benefits of exercise in managing menopausal symptoms, including sarcopenia, urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and changes in testosterone and HGH levels.

8. Difference Between Weight Loss, Fat Loss, and Fat Burning

  • Understanding the distinctions and focusing on healthy body composition.

9. Exercise Prescription According to a Woman’s Hormonal Cycle

  • Tailoring exercise routines to align with hormonal fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle.

10. Considerations on Time-Restricted Eating and Menopause

  • Evaluating the benefits and considerations of time-restricted eating for menopausal women.

11. Step-by-Step Strategy

  • A comprehensive guide to implementing effective exercise and nutrition plans for managing menopause.

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