Physical activity is a popular topic in the fertility landscape. More specifically - how much is too much and what is not enough? Many factors such as body type, weight, BMI, etc play a significant role in deciding what is right for you. With an overwhelming amount of information available, it can be difficult to establish your own exercise regime in the midst of trying to conceive. Some of you may quit altogether for fear of messing up your efforts. Others may continue with a rather intense regime for fear they might get fat or too stressed without it.

The general consensus appears to support that moderate intensity and duration of exercise is best. Among women, increased physical activity and decreased sedentary behavior may improve fertility. Likely in part through maintenance of body weight. However, exercise can also regulate hormones, or throw them off...

High levels of physical activity could inhibit ovulation, leading to decreased fertility, for example. In contrast, research shows that sedentary behavior was associated with decreased female fertility. Similar trends are reported for male fertility. As for IVF - Female physical activity before IVF/ICSI cycles was associated with increased rates of clinical pregnancy and live births as long as it was kept under 4 hrs per week.  

So, what does an ideal routine look like? Listen up to get the scoop.

You’ll Learn: 

• Research on the relationship between over-exercise/under-exercise and fertility 
• What exercise regime is best for facilitating conception 
• The importance of body type in determining your best protocol 

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