Movement has a positive effect on human health. And this also applies to fertility. That's why we should all try to take care of our bodies, even though it may mean something different for each of us.
Every body is unique, so there is no one-size-fits-all guide to improving your health. Above all, it is important to listen to your body and not to exceed its limits. What may be a healthy movement for one person may be too easy or, on the contrary, too challenging or even dangerous for another.
How can playing sports help us fight infertility?
Sperm quality One of the positive effects of exercise on fertility is improved sperm quality. Regular exercise can help reduce the number of abnormal sperm and improve the motility of healthy ones.
Hormonal balance
Sport can help us with maintaining a healthy hormonal balance. In men, exercise usually increases testosterone levels, which positively affects sperm quality. For women, movement helps maintain healthy levels of estrogen and progesterone, which again can have a positive effect on fertility.
Health in general
Regular exercise improves our overall health. In fact, playing sport can reduce the risk of health problems that could ultimately affect fertility. In this case, we are talking about obesity, diabetes or high blood pressure, for example.
Mental health
Mental health plays a significant role in our overall health. Stress and anxiety certainly do not help when trying to conceive. That is why regular exercise is also recommended for people who suffer from various psychological problems or just the stress of infertility.
However, even with sports it is important to remember the rule "everything in moderation". Too intense exercise can have a devastating effect on the human body.
Examples of activities that are generally known to be harmful to the human body include cycling and sports that involve a lot of sitting. Various health problems occur mostly in elite athletes.
In some cases, they are also linked to doping and the use of anabolics. These are very similar in composition to the main male hormone testosterone and actually promote muscle growth. At the same time, however, their use increases the risk of impotence. The body, when taking them, mistakenly analyzes the presence of anabolics in the body as an increase in testosterone levels and inhibits its natural production.
Want to know how to incorporate regular exercise into your life? Are you wondering what sport is best for you? Contact the holistic medicine experts at Unica Clinics. They will be happy to advise you on how you can support your efforts to have a baby through sport.
