The women's walking football movement is gaining momentum, offering physical, social, and psychological benefits to women going through menopause or perimenopause.
Ex-Wales women's football captain Mandy Gornicki revived her football passion by joining a walking football team, recognizing the camaraderie and support it provides to women experiencing menopause.
Researchers at the University of South Wales are studying the impact of walking football on women during this life stage. Lyn Jehu, a lecturer, highlights its potential to engage people who may not otherwise participate in physical activity, promoting overall well-being in communities, including those with lower life expectancy and higher rates of health issues.