Episode 3

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21st Jan 2026

The Male Bag | How to Exercise for Male Fertility

We're back with our first Male Bag episode of the season!

This week, we're tackling a question we get all the time: "I've been told I need to change my lifestyle to improve my sperm count, but I don't enjoy exercise and can't stick to it. Where do I start?"

In this episode, Ciaran and Shaun break down a practical, sustainable 6-month plan for anyone new to fitness. They cover the importance of finding your "why," how to build a routine that works for you (without spending hours in the gym), and the mindset shifts that will help you stay consistent even when you feel like giving up. If you're looking for a no-nonsense guide to getting started, this one's for you.

đź’¬ What to Expect:

• The importance of finding your "why" to stay motivated on tough days

• A beginner's 6-month workout plan (resistance training, HIIT, and low-intensity cardio)

• Why you shouldn't be afraid of high-intensity training (in moderation)

• How to build sustainable habits and overcome the "all or nothing" mindset

• The powerful mindset shift from "I have to" to "I get to" exercise

• Ciaran's 3-step framework for success: Think about Why, What, and When

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About the Podcast

The Male Fertility Podcast
The UK’s leading podcast on male fertility. Real stories, expert advice, and the conversations men aren’t having.
The Male Fertility Podcast is the UK’s leading show dedicated to male fertility, hosted by Ciaran and Shaun, two men who’ve lived the reality of infertility diagnoses, fertility treatment, and everything that comes with it.

Whether you’re dealing with low sperm count, poor motility, low morphology, azoospermia, or a varicocele diagnosis, this podcast is the resource you wish you’d had from day one.

Each episode covers what actually matters: IVF and ICSI from the male perspective, navigating NHS referrals and waiting lists, the real cost of private treatment in the UK, lifestyle changes that can improve sperm quality, and the emotional and mental health impact that often goes unspoken.

We speak to fertility specialists, urologists, andrologists, and men sharing real, unfiltered stories — from difficult diagnoses through to successful pregnancies.

Topics we cover:

Male factor infertility: diagnosis and treatment options
Sperm health: count, motility, morphology, DNA fragmentation
IVF, ICSI, MESA, TESE, micro-TESE
Varicocele surgery and recovery
Supplements, diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes
Mental health, relationships, and coping strategies
NHS vs private fertility treatment in the UK
Costs, funding, and access to treatment
Supporting your partner
Real stories and success journeys

This podcast exists because male fertility is too often overlooked. Half of all infertility involves a male factor, yet most support is aimed elsewhere. We’re changing that.

If you’re facing fertility challenges, or supporting someone who is, subscribe now — you’re not alone.

About your host

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