# Physical activity and menopause symptom management > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/physical-activity-and-menopause-symptom-management > Updated: 2026-10-25T01:41:20.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Scientific research has increasingly linked regular physical activity to improved mental and physical health outcomes during the menopausal transition. Studies involving large cohorts of women indicate that aerobic exercises, such as walking or dancing, can significantly reduce depressive symptoms and enhance quality of life. Mind-body practices like yoga and Tai-Chi have also been shown to reduce stress, with some data suggesting yoga can increase the proportion of women reporting no stress by approximately 35 percent. Further analysis presented at The Menopause Society 2026 Annual Meeting suggests that women exercising five or more days per week report lower symptom scores across somatic, psychological, and urogenital categories. While researchers note these findings show a strong correlation rather than direct causation, the data highlights significant benefits for psychological markers, including reductions in anxiety, irritability, and low mood during perimenopause. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-25: Exercise linked to reduced perimenopause symptoms Studies show frequent exercise is linked to lower perimenopause symptom severity, particularly regarding psychological health like anxiety and low mood. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/exercise-linked-to-reduced-perimenopause-symptoms ### 2026-10-22: Physical activity and yoga improve mental health during menopause Studies show that aerobic exercise and mind-body practices like yoga can significantly reduce stress and depressive symptoms in women undergoing menopause. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/physical-activity-and-yoga-improve-mental-health-during-menopause --- Cite as: Physical activity and menopause symptom management. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/physical-activity-and-menopause-symptom-management