Can routine exercises help in improving your sperm health?

Fertility experts at Gunjan IVF World – the best IVF centre in Delhi, talk about how exercises can help improve a man’s reproductive health.

For a healthy life, exercises are a must. Regular exercises take care of both physical and mental health. We all know that it works wonders for the heart, brain and muscles. But, what may surprise many is that physical activities are also beneficial for increasing male fertility.

“Majority of men who workout or exercise either want to increase muscle or lose weight. Which is good, but they do not realise how important exercise can also be for fertility factors like semen quality, sperm count, sperm motility, etc. Certain exercises, along with some lifestyle changes, can improve the overall male reproductive health,” says Dr. Gunjan Gupta, leading Gynaecologist Ghaziabad and Founder & Director of Gunjan IVF World – the best IVF centre in Ghaziabad.

Best exercises to boost sperm count & health

Here is a list of exercises that will boost your sperm health namely sperm count and motility, suggested by a team of the best gynae at Gunjan IVF World – leading IVF center in Delhi.

1. Cardiovascular workouts: “Always take out some time for brisk walks, jogging or running. They are really help to improve sperm quality and count. These activities improve blood circulation in one’s body, including their reproductive organs. Increased blood flow improves testicular health and helps in the production of sperm,” says Dr. Anshu Dhar, IVF specialist Ghaziabad. “Cardio is also good for losing weight. Studies have shown that obese men have a lower sperm count than those with a normal weight. This may be related to excess body fat around testes overheating and killing the sperm. So, maintaining a healthy body weight is good for sperm health,” adds Dr. Aastha Raheja, Consultant at Gunjan IVF World – the best IVF center in Ghaziabad.
2. Resistance training: Weightlifting or body weight workouts boost testosterone levels in men. These exercises decrease the amount of testosterone converting to estrogen too. Testosterone plays a vital role in a man’s reproductive health. An elevated testosterone level leads to increased sperm count.
3. Yoga: “Stress management is very important for sperm count, as high stress levels can cause hormonal imbalance. Practice yoga and meditation to stay away from stress. It also improves blood circulation, improving testicular health,” says Dr. Garima Sharma, Gynaecologist Janakpuri, Consultant & Centre In-Charge of Gunjan IVF World – renowned IVF clinic in Janakpuri, New Delhi.
4. Cycling: Moderate cycling helps to decrease the risk of prostate irritation, low testosterone production, and physical stress. Be mindful, as excessive cycling can have a negative outcome because of overheating of the testicles.
5. Kegel exercise: It’s a myth that only women can do kegel exercises. For men too, they strengthen pelvic floor muscles, benefiting their sexual health. Kegel exercises also improve ejaculation control and strength of erection, resulting in higher fertility.

Conclusion

Dr. Shubhda Gupta, renowned Gynecologist in Noida and Consultant at Gunjan IVF World – the best IVF centre in Noida, concludes by saying, “Too much exercise (more than 1.5 hours a day) can be harmful. Moderate exercise everyday can help men’s fertility by reducing weight, reducing inflammation, and improving sperm function. So, start moving and run for healthy sperm!”

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