Movement for Hormone Optimization: What Are The Best Exercises for Women? Can It Help Fertility?

Natalie Crawford, MD September 9, 2025
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Natalie Crawford, MD

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Hi friends!! I'm Natalie and I'm thrilled to have you here! I am a double board certified fertility doctor in Austin, Texas, co-founder of a boutique fertility practice, Fora Fertility in Austin, TX, and I am the host of the As a Woman Podcast. This is a space to learn about your body and your fertility and empower you to make the best decisions for your future. Sign up for my newsletter and pre-order my debut book, The Fertility Formula now! Thanks for stopping by, I hope you subscribe, stay and learn. XO, NC Contact me: EMAIL: [email protected] TO BECOME A PATIENT: [email protected] Any and all guest statements and opinions are a reflection of their own experience and do not reflect the views or opinions of Natalie Crawford MD, As a Woman Podcast, or Pinnacle Podcast Network.

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Join Dr. Natalie Crawford and Dr. Shannon Ritchey, physical therapist and founder of EVLO Fitness, as they break down the science of movement, revealing how strategic exercise can transform your hormonal health, fertility, and overall wellness. Key Topics: 1. Strength Training Demystified - Debunking fitness industry myths - Why muscle matters more than cardio - Simple strategies for effective workouts 2. Your Body, Your Fitness Journey - Listening to your body's signals - Avoiding the "no pain, no gain" trap - Customizing exercise to your life stage 3. Hormones & Movement - How exercise impacts reproductive health - Cycle-friendly fitness approaches - Building resilience through smart training 4. Pregnancy & Postpartum Movement - Challenging traditional exercise restrictions - Maintaining strength during major life changes - Recovery and muscle memory secrets Follow Dr. Shannon Ritchey on IG @dr.shannon.dpt Learn more about EVLO fitness https://evlofitness.com/ Pre-order Dr. Crawford's debut book, The Fertility Formula, now! ⁠https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book⁠ Want to receive my weekly newsletter? Sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive updates, Q&A, special content, and freebies If you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Tuesday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@nataliecrawfordmd,⁠⁠⁠⁠ check out Natalie’s YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD⁠⁠⁠⁠, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠Fora Fertility. Join the Learn at Pinnacle app ⁠to earn FREE CE Credit for listening to this episode! This episode is brought to you by The Pinnacle Podcast Network! Learn more about Pinnacle at learnatpinnacle.com #exercise #hormones #womenshealth ------------------------------ Fertility doctor, Natalie Crawford, MD is a double board certified OBGYN and REI, and co-founder of Fora Fertility, a boutique fertility practice in Austin, Texas. She is the author of The Fertility Formula, on presale now! COME SAY HI!!! Blog: nataliecrawfordmd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliecrawfordmd/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataliecrawfordmd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ncrawfordmd?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nataliecrawfordmd/ Email: [email protected] THE FERTILITY FORMULA: Pre-order now! https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book FORA FERTILITY: forafertilityaustin.com 715 W 34th Street, Austin, TX 78705 To become a patient: email [email protected] or call 512-956-5006 Listen to the AS A WOMAN PODCAST here: ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-a-woman/id1449553339 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/12IYOLH9liu60gk5D0bRPk?si=1b2f774f601d4142 ---------- #fertility #fertilitydoctor #nataliecrawfordmd #doctor #asawoman Sharing fertility facts to educate women about trying to conceive, getting pregnant, ovulation, fertility treatments, IUI, IVF, becoming a doctor, life as a woman in medicine, and more.

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