A big part of having a healthy sex life is having a healthy body—if you feel strong and flexible, it will help in the bedroom. If you feel stressed out, weak, and lethargic, however, it will show.
Working out specifically to improve your sex life might sound odd, but it goes far beyond merely pumping your biceps or showing off your abs. First, the right workout program will boost your testosterone production to keep your libido high and potentially counteract the natural decrease in T levels as you age. Second, exercise can skyrocket your cardio and energy levels, allowing you to last longer during sex. And if you have the flexibility of a cinderblock, the correct workout plan will help loosen your muscles and unlock different sex positions. Your partner will thank you.
The Better-Sex Workout
Full disclosure: This workout isn't about doing a ton of deadlifts and setting a new personal record on your bench press—it's about improving your total-body strength, stamina, flexibility, and movement. That's why the routine blends dynamic strength exercises with helpful stretches and "show off" moves for more confidence in the bedroom.
Try this full-body workout three days a week with one day of rest in between. Use your "off days" for active recovery—foam rolling, light cardio, yoga, or a relaxing hike—to help you recover faster while improving conditioning and lowering stress.
This workout takes 35-40 minutes to complete.
A1. Dumbbell Thrusters
Sets: 3
Reps: 10
Rest: 30 seconds
A2. Alternating Lateral Squat
Sets: 3
Reps: 6 each side
Rest: 30 seconds
B1. Pigeon Pose
Sets: 2
Reps: 30 seconds each side
Rest: 0 seconds
B2. Downward Dog
Sets: 2
Reps: 30 seconds
Rest: 0 seconds
C1. Pushups
Sets: 3
Reps: 20
Rest: 30 seconds
C2. Low Split Stance Cable Row
Sets: 3
Reps: 15 each arm
Rest: 30 seconds
C3. Good Mornings (light)
Sets: 3
Reps: 10
Rest: 0 seconds
C4. Hip Flexor Stretch
Sets: 3
Reps: 30 seconds each side
Rest: 0 seconds
D1. Dips
Sets: 3
Reps: 12
Rest: 30 seconds
D2. Spider Curls
Sets: 3
Reps: 12
Rest: 30 seconds
Anthony J. Yeung, CSCS, is a fitness expert and founder of groombuilder.com.
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