Fight Genetics With Exercise
People are overcoming their genetic predisposition for weight-gain with exercise, especially in post menopausal women.
We all have that one friend who eats whatever they want and never seems to gain weight, then there are other more unfortunate souls who indulge in one doughnut and seem to put on 3 lbs. Genetics are usually blamed for either phenomenon, and with this blame comes the thought that there is nothing we can do to change our genetics, and it's something we just have to live with, especially as we age. But there is hope, studies now say that regular exercise is enough to combat those poor genetics, particularly post menopausal women.
Results published by the North American Menopause Society, shows that when the lifestyle is changed in regards to a regular exercise program, the body responds positively by maintaining a healthy body weight. Everyone can benefit from exercise especially our seniors who can expect to experience an increase in muscle mass, bone density, and balance. These results give hope to an aging population for a happier, more fulfilling later years, which is something we should all strive for.
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