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Oxford Brookes UnscriptedAuthor: The Public Engagement Network, Oxford Brookes University
This podcast series from the Public Engagement Network (PEN) at Oxford Brookes University is a platform for academics, across all faculties, to informally share, discuss and contemplate their research with the wider community Language: en-gb Genres: Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Moving Through Menopause: How Exercise Supports Health, Confidence and Community
Tuesday, 13 January, 2026
Menopause is a natural part of life - but for many women, it can bring physical, emotional, and social challenges that are still rarely talked about openly. In this episode of Oxford Brookes Unscripted, we speak with Dr Anne Delextrat and Dr Adam Bibbey about their research exploring how exercise can support women through menopause - not just physically, but mentally and socially too. From Zumba Gold classes in local communities to innovative workplace-based exercise programmes, they share findings from studies that show improvements in strength, energy, mental wellbeing, motivation, and social connection - particularly for women from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. The conversation explores why community, enjoyment, and feeling safe and supported matter just as much as the exercise itself, how workplaces can play a powerful role in wellbeing, and why it’s never too late to start moving - even if exercise feels daunting. Whether you’re experiencing menopause yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply interested in how research can improve everyday lives, this episode offers insight, reassurance, and plenty of inspiration.
