Palabras clave
Ejercicio físico
Calidad de vida
Salud de la mujer
Bienestar
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Resumen
Objetivo: Analizar los efectos del ejercicio físico en la salud y el bienestar de las mujeres durante la menopausia, teniendo en cuenta los aspectos fisiológicos, emocionales y sociales que impactan profundamente esta fase hormonal femenina e influyen en su calidad de vida. Revisión bibliográfica: La práctica regular de ejercicio físico, especialmente aeróbico y de resistencia, contribuye a reducir síntomas como sofocos, alteraciones del sueño y del estado de ánimo, además de promover beneficios para la salud ósea, cardiovascular, metabólica y hormonal. Estudios recientes también señalan efectos positivos sobre la composición corporal, la función cognitiva y la autoestima, favoreciendo una mejor calidad de vida, independencia funcional y bienestar psicológico. Consideraciones finales: El ejercicio físico se configura como una intervención no farmacológica eficaz, segura y accesible, que debe ser fomentada como parte esencial del cuidado integral de la mujer climatérica, con un enfoque preventivo y humanizado capaz de minimizar los impactos negativos de este período y promover un envejecimiento activo y saludable.
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