Samantha Kellgren joins us today as we're digging into how to know which exercise is right for you when you are TTC.

Figuring out what is the best exercise routine when you are trying to conceive can be confusing. We hear questions about this all the time.

How much cardio should you do?

Does exercise impact implantation?

Does exercise impact your ability to get pregnant?

That's why our Fab Fertile Method includes a consult with an exercise coach so that we can determine what is the best exercise for each client.

It's about finding the right type of exercise for your body.

And once we figure out what is the right type of exercise then our coaching system holds you accountable so that you can keep on track so that you don't over-exercise or under exercise.

I'm excited to welcome Samantha Kellgren to the podcast. She has a background in personal training (NASM) and runs coaching (RRCA) and practices now as an ACE certified health coach focused on improving women's relationship with exercise and themselves. Samantha provides exercise consultation in our Couples Coaching Program.

In this episode you'll learn:

1) Why movement is so important for health and fertility. We discuss blood sugar, cortisol, weight loss, relaxation, sleep, and energy levels.

2) The top mistakes we see movement for fertility

3) What holds people back from exercise and strategies take action.

4) Is running or high-intensity cardio recommended when we are TTC.

5) How often should we exercise each week to optimize our fertility

6) Favourite types of exercise for fertility and which exercises we need to avoid.

7) What types of exercise can be done before IUI/IVF

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TIMESTAMPS:

5:48- SAMANTHA KELLGREN'S BIO 07:09- INTRO TO TODAY'S TOPIC 08:10- WHY IS MOVEMENT IMPORTANT FOR FERTILITY?

• Mental health and stress relief
• "Your healthy body weight isn't always your goal body weight."

09:47- COMMON MISTAKES WE SEE WITH MOVEMENT AND FERTILITY

• Why sometimes there is too much of a good thing
• Not providing your body with adequate rest
• Why during this time we shouldn't be focused on fat loss

12:04 WHAT HOLDS US BACK FROM EXERCISE AND MOVEMENT?

• How does exercise affect our immune system?
• Are you giving yourself enough calories and water?
• Crippled by too much information about fertility and working out
• Letting go of your "all or nothing" thinking with exercise
• Motivation working out and utilizing accountability

16:27- DEALING WITH THE BOREDOM OF EXERCISE

• Finding something that you enjoy doing
• "Any movement is better than no movement."
• Finding an instructor you enjoy

18:03- WHAT IF YOU ARE TIERED?

• Using a timer to tell if you are tired or just avoiding it

19:06- HOW MUCH MONEY DO YOU NEED TO INVEST?

• Strength training and just using your body weight
• Using resistance bands

21:00- SHOULD WE RUN IF WE ARE TRYING TO GET PREGNANT?

• The negative impact of running too much and not focusing on your nutrition
• "Pay really close attention to your cycles."
• "Make sure you are replenishing everything you are losing."
• The addiction or running and listening to your body

23:40- HOW LONG SHOULD WE EXERCISE IF WE ARE TRYING TO GET PREGNANT?

• Focusing on intensity levels instead of time

25:00 DIFFERENT TYPES OF EXERCISE FOR FERTILITY

• Walking, yoga, strength training, etc
• The difference between a brisk and purposeful walk

27:07: TIME RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXERCISE 28:00- WHAT IF YOU HAVE AN IUI OR IVF COMING UP?

• "Gentle movement is key Do what feels good."

29:15- SHOULD WE BE TRACKING STEPS?

• Being obsessive with it
• APP recommendations

32:26- HOW WE CAN BECOME LESS SEDENTARY

• Finding a time frame that works for YOUR schedule
• Trying different things and not thinking exercise has to look one way
• Why accountability is IMPORTANT and worth investing in (a coach)
• "It isn't all or nothing."
• Incorporating movement during the day
• Using playlists to help you enjoy and time your workouts
• Using rewards and cues

40:45- FAVORITE APPS FOR WORKOUTS

• Removing thought and hesitancy
• Using challenges for motivation
• Finding accountability and while balancing not being obsessive

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