Psychological Facts For Women

There is clear evidence that physical exercise with a Hamilton Personal Trainer provides individuals with a more positive self image and therefore results in improvements in mental health.

Level of physical activity is shown to be positively related to general well-being lower levels of anxiety and depression, and positive moods.  The relationship is particularly strong for women and persons 40 years of age and over.   Physical activity can have a effect on the personality of middle aged women.  Women that exercise regularly have stronger feelings of well being, and appear to be less depressed during menopause.

For older women, regular physical activity can prevent the onset of old age; the age at which adults are not capable of performing desired exercises.  If a woman remains physically active, she will enjoy the relative absence of aches and pains.  She will be able to continue walking up and down stairs, and will remain somewhat independent.   Older women who participate in sufficiently intense levels of physical activity experience significant physical benefits, including increased aerobic capacity, greater flexibility, reduced blood pressure and recovery time, and a lower incidence of osteoporosis.

Physical activity can prevent many health disorders for women.  Obesity is related to under- activity and overeating, both of which predispose women to heart disease risk, hypertension, adult-onset diabetes, gall bladder disease and possibly cancer.  In addition, research indicates that osteoporosis is associated with a sedentary lifestyle.  It is important for all women to be provided with opportunities to be physically active.    Weight bearing exercise of at least 30 minutes three times a week contributes to the prevention of osteoporosis in menopausal women.

There is evidence that exercise can effectively prevent and treat osteopo0rosis by cotributing to the building of maximum bone mass befor the age of 35, and maintaining bone mass during the rest of the life cycle.  (Lesnkyj, Helen (1991),  Winebm Sport and Physical Activity.  Fitness and Amateur Sport, Ottawa.  Government of  Canada.  Page 106.)   An exercise program for menopausal women that includes both aroeobic training and resistance training may prevent or relieve problems such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, muscle weakness, osteoproosis, and depression.  Increases in bone mineral content have been found at lumbar vertebral and distal radial sties in women who participate in exercise programs.