The good news is, many of their concerns can be addressed. Today, doctors want to focus on a major example — declining bone density and muscle mass from menopause — and how middle-aged women can address it to improve their quality of life. Their number 1 tip? More strength training. Why Middle-Aged Women Need More Strength Training As mentioned, middle-aged women are experiencing changes in their bodies, particularly due to perimenopause and menopause. That may require them to change their habits, including those related to exercise. “We’re becoming more aware of what actually happens in perimenopause: the metabolic shifts, the muscle loss, the bone changes, the mood fluctuations,” said Dr. Alexandra Dubinskaya , a urogynecologist, pelvic reconstructive surgeon and menopause and sexual health expert. Strength-building exercises help all of those things. They increase bone mineral density, improve muscle mass, support metabolic health, decrease fall risk , improve mood and more.…