The positive impact of any type of fitness activity has on your heart and blood distribution network of vessels, nerves and other muscle tissue is tremendously advantageous. Being fit and performing some sort of regular fitness activity will improve your heart’s ability to cope with physical stress and your whole body’s immune system will be enhanced and better equipped to fight against potential attacks on it by viruses, illnesses and even some diseases.

The majority of women will especially notice an increased amount of fat deposition around their mid-section, which plays a significant role in contributing to heart disease, the number one killer of middle-aged and older women. Not to worry; this weight can be managed quite easily by simply getting into a regular fitness and exercise routine.

Fitness and consistent activity really are the keys to decreasing weight and avoiding the pitfalls of aging. By committing to a regular exercise routine, one which includes weight bearing exercises, women will change the muscle-to-fat ratio, enabling them to increase their metabolic rate and burn calories, even at rest. Exercise and fitness can also be beneficial in reducing the incidence of hot flashes, a common symptom of menopause. Hot flashes can contribute to impaired sleep patterns and a decreased energy level.

Additionally, hot flashes can also affect one’s overall mood, which has the potential to negatively affect both personal and professional relationships. While estrogen replacement therapy has been shown to decrease these symptoms, for many women a regular exercise routine appears to be a very viable alternative. Simply stated, making fitness and exercise a priority will benefit most women who are approaching or experiencing menopause, and the positive results, both physically and emotionally, are well worth the extra time required to begin and continue a regular exercise routine.

Thus, the importance of physical fitness in terms of a heightened sense of wellbeing is enormous. It is not quantifiable and visible such as bigger biceps or a smaller waist but it is equally, if not more, beneficial to you and is not to be overlooked and underappreciated.