Q I'm a 48-year-old office worker with no time. Is walking alone enough to lose menopausal weight, or do I need other exercise too?
A Walking alone is not enough — strength training must be added. During menopause, muscle and bone decline together, so strength training 2-3 times a week is key for both weight loss and health. Use walking as extra cardio on top of that.
Detailed Answer
Aerobic walking is good, but it alone struggles to protect declining muscle. Maintaining muscle keeps basal metabolism up, helps weight come off, and also protects bone density. Strength exercises like squats and band training 2-3 times a week, combined with walking, is the most effective combination during menopause.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
Dongjedang views movement that protects muscle as the foundation for reviving metabolism. When muscle strength supports the body, suppressed circulation opens up more easily and excess clears out smoothly. Rather than exhausting the body with excessive cardio alone, we recommend adding strength training to revive metabolism and manage weight in a way that fits your changing body.
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