Menopause
Menopause is defined as the permanent cessation of menstruation due to loss of ovarian follicular function. As a result, a decline in oestrogen production has been observed throughout the premenopausal period, while a very low level of circulating oestrogen is seen in postmenopausal women.
At Sandrine’s Pilates, we specialise in menopause and help our clients to get through it to the best they can through an exercise programme such as Pilates and BarrePlus classes and with the help of high quality Lamberts supplements that we sell in our shop.
Menopausal women experience a number of physical changes such as loss of muscle strength and flexibility, which is considered to be a major contributor to musculoskeletal disorders.
Pilates has been proven to increase muscle strength and flexibility and is believed to minimize the harmful effects of menopause on function. The method is safer than other exercises because of the fact that there is no physical contact, thereby decreasing the risk of injury to the musculoskeletal system. It also increases core, flexibility, muscular strength, posture and therefore improves quality of life.
Another very important benefit is that you do feel better about yourself and avoid struggling with depression which is common during menopause.
Losing weight is an important part of going through menopause and helps with your night sweats common with menopause. We have a range of cardio classes at the studio, safe and very efficient to help you during this stage.