Hello and welcome to the Fertility in Focus Podcast! I'm your host, Dr. Christina Burns, Doctor of Eastern Medicine and holistic fertility expert. In today's episode, we discuss the role of exercise in fertility, particularly its impact on hormone levels and implantation. Exercise is essential for overall health, but did you know that the type and intensity of exercise you engage in can affect your reproductive hormones and chances of conception?

We'll explore how different phases of your menstrual cycle influence your exercise capabilities and preferences, and how to tailor your workouts to optimize fertility. Whether you have PCOS, endometriosis, thyroid issues, or none of these, this episode provides valuable insights into how to exercise effectively without compromising your fertility.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The importance of exercise for overall health and its specific impact on fertility.
• How different phases of your menstrual cycle affect your exercise preferences and capabilities.
• Research findings on how exercise influences estrogen and progesterone levels.
• Optimal exercise strategies for each phase of the menstrual cycle to support implantation.
• Practical tips for balancing your exercise routine with your fertility goals.

Timestamps:

• [00:05:00] The importance of exercise for overall health and fertility
• [00:10:15] How exercise acts as a stressor on the body
• [00:15:45] The impact of menstrual cycle phases on exercise preferences and capabilities
• [00:25:30] Research on how exercise affects estrogen and progesterone levels
• [00:35:00] Optimal exercise strategies for different phases of the menstrual cycle
• [00:45:15] Practical tips for balancing exercise and fertility goals
• [00:55:00] 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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