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- [email protected] - 06 8113 5375 - Mon - Fri 5:00 am to 11:00 pm | Sat - Sun 8:00 am to 5:00 pm RWIJK GYMRWIJK GYM - Photos - Contact information - Training Studio Veraartlaan 8 - Phone number 38 2288 GM Rijswijk - Contact info - Monday-Friday: 05:00-23:00 Belly fat during menopause: why it suddenly seems so much harder 05 Aug Ana Rodrigues Many women recognize it. You don't eat very differently than you used to. You might even exercise more than you did a few years ago. And yet, it seems as if that extra belly fat sticks around more and more easily. That is no coincidence. From around the age of 40, many changes occur in your body. During menopause, hormone levels change, muscle mass gradually decreases, and metabolism slows down. As a result, your body burns less energy, and fat is more often stored around the abdomen. It is not just about diet Many women think they simply need to eat less. In reality, multiple factors often play a role simultaneously: - Less muscle mass - Less daily exercise - More stress - Sleeping worse - Hormonal changes - A busy work and family life It is precisely that combination that makes it harder to lose weight and keep it off. Why cardio alone is often not enough Many people try to walk, cycle, or run more. That is healthy, but targeted strength training is essential for maintaining muscle mass. More muscle mass means that your body consumes more energy even at rest. In addition, strength training helps you become stronger, maintain a young and fit appearance, reduce physical ailments, and sustain daily activities more easily. Healthy living doesn't have to be perfect At RWIJK GYM, we see women every day who love good food, a good glass of wine, holidays, and socializing. And that doesn't have to change at all. Sustainable results are not achieved through a strict diet or hours in the gym, but through a lifestyle that fits your life. A way of eating, moving, and exercising that you c...