Moving through Menopause with exercise

Places Leisure has partnered up with Menopause Movement to deliver a first-of-its-kind course for those looking to improve the experience of women going through Menopause. The course, which is funded by Wyre Forest District Council using the National Leisure recovery fund, will deliver weekly sessions that combine education and discussion on topics that matter such as symptom management, hormones and HRT, myth-busting, menopause and mental health and nutrition) with a different physical activity, each taking place in a welcoming, safe, and non-judgmental environment.  

“We hope that by the end of the 12 weeks, every participant will have a better understanding of menopause, what happens during each stage, and how exercise can help improve symptoms and quality of life”.   

Sarah, Fitness Instructor  

"Having highlighted that there was a community need for this we have worked closely with our partners at Menopause Matters to develop an evidence-based class that will provide a safe and welcoming safe to share experiences, learn, and move together“  

Chris Shipway Area Health and Wellbeing manager:  

By the end of the course participants will have a better understanding of menopause, what happens during each stage, and how exercise can help improve symptoms and quality of life. By offering a range of Physical activities to try including table tennis, Gym session, and a range of different exercise classes planes leisure is hoping everyone will find a way they can enjoy moving.   

The sessions will be most beneficial to those currently going through menopause or have reached menopause; however, the sessions are open to anyone over the age of 18 or over.  

This project starts on the 4th of May 2023 and has the support of WFD and Sport England via the national leisure recovery fund. For more information or to express your interest in taking part, visit website