exercise affect fertility

[lulu68]

Hello,

Can exercise affect fertility, should I exercise at a lower intensity when ovulating? Thanks!

Lourdes

 

[melimcn]

In short, no.

Unless you are doing HEAVY training, like for a marathon for example, it has no impact. In fact, most doctors recommend regular exercise while trying to get pregnant. Regulating your weight creates a healthier envinroment for a baby to grow.

 

[chefkate]

ita w/ above poster.
i had no trouble conceiving while doing cathe wo's.
well, i didnt conceive WHILE i was working out! haha!!

 

[Fitmommyof2]

I agree. Working out is great for increaseing blood flow and that could help w/ your uterus lining. I think if you are so think you don't get AF then that would be a problem, but otherwise go for it!

 

[bmccartney]

I haven't resumed my cycles after I stopped nursing in September. My OB told me to stop all exercise and eat more. I don't exercise excessively and I'm a healthy weight...so I cut back a little but did NOT stop altogether! Good luck!!

 

[wendybdh]

I took about a week off of high impact exercise from the time of ovulation to about 10 dpo so the egg had a greater chance of implantation. My SIL said it worked for her. It worked for me too on the last 3 pregnancies I'd say if you don't have any issues w/fertility then don't worry about it. If you do, it won't hurt you to lay off high impact for a few days-just focus on weight training that week.