Young men are spending more time in the gym: Doctors say their fertility may be paying the price
Published on: June 18, 2026, 7:07 p.m. | Source: Times of India
Walk into almost any gym today and the goal is easy to spot. Bigger arms. Sharper abs. Faster transformations. Social media, movies and fitness influencers have turned muscular physiques into symbols of confidence and success. There is nothing wrong with wanting to be fit. In fact, exercise is one of the best things men can do for their health.But somewhere between healthy training and chasing extreme results, a line often gets crossed.Doctors are increasingly seeing young men who spend hours in the gym and consume every product that promises quick gains. Many do not realise that the pursuit of a sculpted body can sometimes affect something far more valuable than appearance: fertility. The problem is not exercise itself. It is the obsession with shortcuts and extremes that raises concern.
