Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Fertility in Focus Podcast with your host, Dr. Christina Burns. In this episode, Dr. Christina Burns, a holistic fertility expert, discusses the critical role exercise plays in fertility. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Burns provides insights into how different types and amounts of exercise can affect hormonal balance and reproductive health. Discover the research findings on exercise and fertility, and get practical tips for incorporating the right kind of physical activity into your routine. Whether you’re under-exercising or over-exercising, this episode will help you find the perfect balance to optimize your fertility.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The relationship between exercise and fertility.
• How different types of exercise affect hormonal balance.
• The benefits of moderate exercise and the risks of over-exercising.
• Practical tips for creating a balanced exercise routine.
• Special considerations for those undergoing fertility treatments like IVF.

Timestamps:

• [00:05:00] Overview of exercise and its impact on fertility
• [00:10:45] Research findings on aerobic exercise and fertility
• [00:20:30] The effects of moderate and strenuous exercise on fertility
• [00:30:00] Exercise recommendations for overweight and underweight women
• [00:45:15] Practical tips for balancing exercise and rest
• [01:00:00] Exercise guidelines for those undergoing IVF
• [01:05:15] Q&A session with listener questions

About Dr. Christina Burns:

Dr. Christina Burns is the founder and Doctor of Chinese Medicine at the Naturna Institute. Committed, compassionate, and highly skilled in multiple disciplines, Dr. Burns has been in practice since 2004. She empowers both women and men to achieve their optimal life and health goals through natural medicine practices, integrative nutrition, lifestyle management, and personalized mind-body programs. Dr. Burns holds advanced certifications in acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, life coaching, and yoga therapy. She is also the best-selling author of "The Ultimate Fertility Guidebook."

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