Exercise today is not just a means of entertainment or body shaping but an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. However, many ask whether intense or frequent exercise directly affects fertility in women and men. According to a report published on the LAIVF medical site, moderate physical activity provides tangible benefits to fertility, while excessive or intensive training can lead to hormonal imbalances that hinder conception chances.

Moderate exercise is an effective tool to support natural fertility by improving blood circulation to reproductive organs, reducing stress levels linked to delayed pregnancy, maintaining a healthy weight crucial for hormonal balance, and increasing the secretion of happiness hormones like endorphins, which enhance mental health. Studies show that people who regularly engage in moderate exercise enjoy better reproductive health compared to sedentary individuals.

Despite its benefits, over-exercising can have adverse effects. In women, low body fat due to intense training can cause menstrual irregularities or complete cessation, disrupting ovulation. A Norwegian study indicated that 24% of women under 30 who trained to exhaustion faced fertility difficulties.

For men, sports requiring tight clothing or prolonged activities such as cycling over 20 hours weekly may reduce sperm production due to increased testicular heat. Additionally, using steroids in bodybuilding causes severe hormonal imbalances that may lead to infertility.

Not all sports are suitable for those seeking pregnancy; high-effort activities with strict diets may deplete essential body fat needed for hormonal balance. Moderation remains key. Anyone can benefit from exercise by practicing it wisely: scheduling workouts without exhausting the body, choosing varied activities like walking, yoga, or recreational swimming, getting enough sleep to support hormonal balance, following a balanced diet covering daily needs, and maintaining physical health, mental fitness, vital energy, and hormonal balance. The body needs rest as much as movement, enabling men and women to enjoy physical activity benefits while avoiding fertility risks.