Dear Lynne,

Optimal exercice load is a verry complex subject. There are many factors that can influence exercices load, like: age, weight, associated diseases, level of training.. so on.

I am intrested in the topic of optimal loading, especially on rehabilitation after muscle, bone and tendon injury.

If you think we can share our experience, keep in touch.

Have a good day!

What's the outcome you're after? Just general health and fitness or something more specific?

"According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, regular exercise helps relieve stress, enhances overall quality of life, and reduces weight gain and muscle loss, the most frequent side effects of menopause. It is recommended that at least 150 min of aerobic activity and 75 min of vigorous activity to be undertaken per week for cardiovascular health. In addition, strength training should be included in order to build bone and muscle strength, aid in body fat burn and increase in metabolism, also important factors during menopause."

Article To exercise, Or, not to exercise, during menopause and beyond

"The review revealed evidence to support the effectiveness of weight training exercises to increase BMD in postmenopausal women. The increases in BMD were site-specific and required high loading with a training intensity of 70% to 90% of 1 RM for 8 to 12 repetitions of 2 to 3 sets performed over one year duration."

https://journals.lww.com/jgpt/Fulltext/2007/08000/Effect_of_Weighted_Exercises_on_Bone_Mineral.7.aspx