Seoul Jung-gu, Recruiting 240 Middle-aged Women Participants for 'Menopause Overcoming' Physical Activities

4-Week and 12-Week Courses Starting This September

Jung-gu, Seoul is recruiting a total of 240 participants for a pilot project to promote physical activity among middle-aged women experiencing menopause.

The pilot project, running from September to November this year, is divided into 12-week and 4-week courses and will be operated in a total of 8 classes at Dasan-dong Community Center, Yaksu-dong Community Center, Jung-gu Public Health Center, and Jungnip Comprehensive Social Welfare Center.

Both the 12-week and 4-week courses consist of a circuit exercise program designed to improve physical fitness through moderate-intensity physical activities, including strength training and aerobic exercises using small equipment such as chairs, bands, and mats.

Eligibility is women in their 50s and 60s residing in Jung-gu, with priority given to those with osteoporosis or metabolic syndrome. Residents who wish to participate can apply through ‘AI Naepyeon Jung-gu’ or contact the health centers by district.

Following the implementation of the metabolic syndrome management project, Jung-gu found that the rate of metabolic syndrome among women in their 50s and 60s has been the highest for five consecutive years, highlighting the need for health promotion projects to alleviate menopausal symptoms and provide management. As a result, Jung-gu was selected as one of the pilot districts for the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s ‘Pilot Project to Promote Physical Activity for Middle-aged Women in Menopause’ through a competitive application process.

In addition, a ‘Moderate-Intensity Fast Walking Campaign’ open to all Jung-gu residents will be held concurrently. From September to November, walking sessions at Namsan will be held every Thursday, and from September to October, walking along the Namsan Footpath Forest will be conducted every Saturday. On October 8, the ‘Walking for Health Following the Sunset Light along Namsan Trail’ event will take place at Cheonugak Square in Namsangol Hanok Village.

An official from the district stated, “This program is tailored for women in their 50s and 60s experiencing physical and mental changes such as obesity, sleep disorders, and depression,” and added, “We hope this project will help prevent and manage chronic diseases among middle-aged women.”