Andrea Zencich, a Pilates, yoga Instructor and nutritionist, discusses the benefits of Pilates and yoga for menopause.

She highlights the strengthening and flexibility aspects of Pilates, which can improve muscle strength, mobility, and stability.

Pilates also helps with breathing, reducing stress levels and promoting relaxation. Additionally, it improves balance, coordination, endurance, and overall body integration. Andrea encourages trying Pilates and emphasises its positive impact on posture, movement, sleep and mental wellbeing.

She also mentions that Pilates and yoga complement each other well, with yoga focusing on alignment, strengthening, flexibility, balance, and breathing. Both methods of movement are valuable for menopause and Andrea encourages giving them a try.