Mastering the Menopause Transition: Exercise Strategies with Dr. Vonda Wright

In this podcast episode, JJ Virgin sits down with Dr. Vonda Wright, a pioneering orthopedic sports surgeon, to explore the vital link between hormonal health and musculoskeletal well-being in women, especially during and after menopause. They delve into how declining estrogen levels lead to significant muscle and bone density loss, increasing the risk of falls and fractures. Dr. Wright stresses the importance of proactive measures to combat these challenges, advocating for strength training with heavy weights, aerobic exercises like high-intensity interval training, and mobility and agility workouts to support both physical and cognitive health throughout life. The discussion also underscores the necessity of earlier DEXA scans to track bone density and highlights how regular exercise can prevent frailty and enhance quality of life for women in midlife and beyond.