Davina McCall sees exercise as an important part of her "menopause plan".
Davina McCall has discussed her menopause experience
The 55-year-old TV presenter has opened up about her personal experience of the menopause, revealing that "exercise, eating right and taking time to look after number one" have been key for her.
She shared: "Exercise is massively important at any time of our lives, but it really comes into its own during perimenopause and menopause.
"Not only does it tackle middle-age spread, it keeps bones strong, keeps the mind alert, protects your heart, boosts your mood and helps you to sleep.
"As a starting point you should aim to exercise three times a week, and then see how you get on."
Davina has also stressed the need to find enjoyable forms of exercise.
She said: "Don’t do something just because you feel you should. If it makes you feel uncomfortable or it’s boring, you won’t stick to it. If you haven’t exercised for a while, try something new.
"It could be Zumba or swimming, workouts at home, spin or running.
"The trick is to experiment."
Davina - who has Holly, 21, Tilly, 19, and Chester, 16, with her ex-husband Matthew Robertson - has also underlined the importance of healthy eating.
She explained to the Daily Mirror newspaper: "I often get asked about weight control in midlife. I’m not a dietitian, but my experience has been that I just don’t burn the same number of calories the older I get.
"Food can be a big emotional crutch in life when everything feels overwhelming. Menopause can be one of those times, too. You’re too knackered to cook, you’ve had a bad day at work, you’re feeling at a low ebb, and that big slab of chocolate looks tempting. If you know that weight has crept up on you, then you need a two-pronged attack to achieve meaningful weight loss – 20 percent exercise and 80 percent food."
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