From the age of 30, we naturally lose lean muscle mass as well as bone density, and this process speeds up for women in menopause . Other physiological changes can mean exercise routines that were once a source of strength no longer work, too. But all is not lost—far from it.

“The key to aging well is to build muscle,” says Antonietta Vicario , chief training officer at fitness app Pvolve, which recently launched a six-week fitness program called Menopause Strong . It’s designed for women in perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause to improve strength, mobility, energy levels and mood.

“Menopause is a natural biological evolution, not a pause,” Vicario, tells Fit&Well . “The Menopause Strong plan provides a structured, evidence-based roadmap to help women reclaim strength, con

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