Fiona Barnett

Psychobiological Predictors of Exercise Behavior: in Postmenopausal Women Fiona Barnett

The postmenopausal period is associated with weight gain and an increased risk of obesity-related diseases. However, moderate intensity exercise may be protective for postmenopausal women through the attenuation of weight gain. Despite this evidence, many postmenopausal women do not engage in regular exercise. This book explores the reasons for why postmenopausal women do not exercise. An understanding of the exercise behavior characteristics of postmenopausal women may provide information for future health promotion policy directions and allow for the formulation of guidelines for exercise professionals.