The New Year brings new year health and fitness goals. If your New Year goals also include trying to conceive or just boosting your overall fertility, we have a few tips for you.
While some fertility issues can’t be changed simply through diet and exercise, many can at least be improved. If your fertility issues stem from – or are related to – weight problems, losing weight may significantly improve your chances of conceiving. Here are 3 tips to incorporate into your New Year fitness and fertility plan:
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- Start small: Studies show that between 1 and 5 hours of moderate exercise per week improves your overall fertility! Some ideas for getting started:
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- Brisk walking
- Bike riding
- Hiking
- Dancing
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- Find a friend to join: Starting a regular workout schedule can be tough on your own. You start out strong and then sometimes lose motivation – it happens to all of us! Get your partner or a friend on board to join you! You can go for a daily walk together or meet up after work for a hike. Having someone to do it with makes it more enjoyable and helps keep you motivated!
- Try different workouts: Not only is it great for your overall health to have a varied exercise regimen, it’s also a great way to find different types of exercises that you may enjoy! Not everyone likes running and that’s just fine! Find something you enjoy as it can be a real mood booster. (Bonus: exercise you enjoy can really improve your mental health while also reducing stress. Two things that are great for trying to conceive!)
- Start small: Studies show that between 1 and 5 hours of moderate exercise per week improves your overall fertility! Some ideas for getting started:
If you are hoping to get pregnant this year and feel it’s time to see a fertility specialist, call our Raleigh office at 919-908-000 or contact us online today!