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There have been some surprising studies on the effects of exercise when trying to conceive. We all know that we need to exercise to stay healthy, reduce stress and keep ourselves at a healthy BMI. But, you might be surprised when you hear what some doctors think about exercise and fertility. A right amount is apparently a magic number somewhere in between not enough and too much. Claim Your 20 Free Pregnancy Tests – Click Here
Over-Exercising
Over-exercising can be one of the biggest causes of infertility in women, believe it or not. You might not ever expect this since we usually equate exercising with being healthy. Over-exercising can lead to losing too much body fat, which in turn can hinder your estrogen production. Without enough estrogen, a woman might not ovulate properly.
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The problem lies in exercising too vigorously, too many times per week. There is also an issue with not eating enough with women who over-exercise, which can also hurt your fertility. Whenever you exercise, make sure you are also paying special attention to your diet to make sure that you are getting enough vitamins and nutrients.
Under-Exercising
On the flip side of the coin, not exercising enough can be a real problem with fertility as well. Just the opposite of getting too much exercise, when you don’t exercise enough, your body can produce too much estrogen. Making too much estrogen can hinder your ovulation, and in turn, conceiving. The main point is to make sure to get regular, moderate exercise.
Not too much, not too little. You have to find a happy medium in there somewhere. The studies all show that if you get on a regular exercise regimen, and continue on it, it can actually boost your fertility. Your main points should be to find a routine that is low impact and that you can do daily. A daily walk would suffice. It does not have to involve signing up with your local gym and getting involved in the latest exercise class. Simple is better, as whatever is simple you are more likely to do.
Bottomline
If you are concerned with your weight and how it might be negatively impacting your chances of conceiving, speak with your health care provider. They will be able to help you get set up on a diet and exercise plan that is right for you. But for the most part, remember that being slightly overweight is better for your fertility than slightly underweight. Good news for the average woman!
