運動對你的性能力有什麼影響？

We often believe that fertility starts and ends in the bedroom - that it can be boosted with just a little more cuddling, longer foreplay, and a return to hand-holding.

我們通常認為房事止於床笫之間——你可以用一點兒擁抱、更長的前戲和更多的溫存來刺激對方的興致。

But research has revealed that too much exercise could be affecting our baby-making abilities.

但是據一項研究顯示，運動過度可能會影響我們的生育能力。

』Your body views exercise as a form of stress and this signals to the hypothalamus in the brain it might not be a safe time for reproduction,』 Australian exercise physiologist Sarah King wrote on News Corp.

澳大利亞運動生理學家薩拉·金在News Corp上寫道：「人體會將運動視為一種壓力，而下丘腦的這個信號對人類生殖活動來說可不是什麼好事兒。

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』A cascade of changes...can occur which leads to menstrual cycle changes, failure to ovulate or complete loss of periods in some women.』

「可能會出現一連串的變化，導致女性生理周期失調、無法排卵，甚至可能會導致某些女性完全絕經。

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A regular exercise regime has been proven to improve reproductivity as it helps lower stress levels, improves heart health and, of course, keeps weight in check.

定期運動已經被證明可以提高我們的生殖能力，因為那可以幫助我們降低壓力水平、改善心臟健康，而且當然還能幫我我們保持體重。

A US study even found that women who exercised at least 30 minutes a day were less likely to suffer from ovulation disorders that reduced their fertility.

美國一項研究甚至發現，女性如果每天至少鍛鍊30分鐘，換上排卵障礙從而降低生育能力的可能性就會降低。

But multiple studies have also shown that too much intense exercise can actually hurt fertility in the long run, irregulating both periods and hormone production.

但是許多研究也顯示，如果激烈運動過度，長期來看事實上會損害生育能力，導致女性生理周期失調和激素分泌紊亂。

There’s no one size fits all when it comes to the optimal weight or body type one needs to have a body.

對於生孩子最理想的體重和體型是什麼樣的這個問題，並沒有適合所有人的標準。

King suggested women aim for a healthy BMI between 18.5 to 24.9 and consume a healthy diet that’s heavy on whole foods.

薩拉建議女性朋友保持一個18.5到24.9之間的健康體重指數，保持一個側重全食的飲食習慣。

』This weight range is associated with optimal reproductive function and reduces your chance of complications, such as gestational diabetes, during pregnancy,』 she wrote.

她寫道：「這個體重範圍的人有最佳的生殖功能，還能夠減少諸如孕期糖尿病等懷孕期間的併發症。

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As for exercise, it’s all about moderation and balance.

至於運動，人們需要保持節制和平衡。

Women looking to get pregnant are advised to ditch vigorous exercise like interval training and heavy weights, for a more moderate fitness regime.

她建議那些想要懷孕的女性不要做間歇訓練和舉重等激烈運動，轉而保持一個更加溫和的健身習慣。

This could include pilates, yoga, or swimming, but should not be for longer than an hour a day.

例如可以做普拉提、瑜伽和游泳等，但是每天運動時間也不宜超過1個小時。