GET FIT, AND HAVE BETTER SEX — HOW EXERCISE HELPS IN THE BEDROOM
We talk a lot about fitness on BodyRock, and lifestyle is a huge part of that. The better you live, the better you exercise — it’s all connected. And there’s no reason to exclude what goes on in the bedroom (or elsewhere) from that — so let’s talk about it!
We’ve heard, like you have, that fitness gives you amazing benefits between the sheets — that by exercising regularly, you’ll notice a serious improvement in both the quality of your sex life and your sex drive in particular.
It’s pretty difficult to find someone, married or single, committed or unattached, who doesn’t want this. Increased sex drive and better performance, especially for couples who have been together for a long time (but for anyone, really), is a great thing to have, and if it’s really true that exercise can do all these things — we want to know about it.
So: besides the anecdotal chatter about ‘bedroom gymnastics’ — does fitness really improve your sex life?
YES INDEED, IT MOST CERTAINLY DOES
The research out there confirms it, but not always in the way you’d expect. It’s a little less about the straight empirical benefits of exercise, and more about the great things that happen between your mind & body when you start working out.
Inevitably, the more you exercise, the more your body image improves. This counts for everyone — men and women alike. The better your workouts, the better the results, and the better your self-image. And if you feel really good about your body, it’s inevitable: you’re going to have better, more frequent sex. It just works.
But hang on — is it all about the mental connection? Well, no: not exactly. As you’re about to see, there are plenty of physical explanations as to why fitness equals great sex.
THE GOOD, PHYSICAL STUFF TOO
Endorphins. It’s a known fact that mood-improving endorphins get released when you work out, which pull down your stress levels (excellent for a kick-ass boudoir session) and also release those ever-important hormones into your bloodstream and up to your brain. So that increased desire for mind-blowing sex isn’t just confidence you’re feeling — it’s a natural high, too.
Your stamina gets better. While sex is about lots of things, being able to perform at a consistent level for a good amount of time makes it extremely enjoyable to both partners. When you’ve got the strong, consistent energy that comes from a high overall fitness level, it’s just far easier to have great sex.
Blood flow increases. Regular exercise means your body knows how to distribute blood more evenly and more efficiently — to every part of your body. That means more arousal for both sexes, and — as research shows — more consistent orgasms for women. That’s never, ever a bad thing.
You know your body more. If you spend a good amount of time exercising during the week, you’ll simply feel your body more. If you’re just starting out, ask anyone who works out regularly — being in full possession of our bodies is one of the best benefits of working out. Since sex is better when you can really sense yourself, it naturally follows that exercise is the best way to pull that off.
TAKE IT EASY
Before you rush to the bedroom and start tearing those clothes off, just keep one thing in mind — if you’re really going for it, and exercising to the absolute maximum of your capabilities, you might be too tired to have sex. If this becomes a pattern, especially after you’ve been working out for a while — change your routine.
Being too tired for sex, which is one of life’s great pleasures, is no good, and being consistently tired for it means you’re likely over-exercising. Make sure you draw a distinction between intense exercise, and excessive exercise.
Yep, we provide some pretty intense workouts on this site. Research proves they’re some of the best for improving your bedroom fun, as they work dozens of muscle groups and don’t drain all your energy reserves — but anything taken to a heavy, heavy extreme will have unforeseen consequences. So don’t overdo it, and in your pursuit of a great body, remember to stay sensible and keep your life balanced.
Best,
Frederick
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i agree totally 20 weeks ago i was 315lb now i am 230lbs and counting when i was 315lb there were times that i could not complete the act now after 20 weeks of training not only do i feel better about my self but i have so much energy i donnot even get out of breath and beleive me its not much fun starting something and not being able to finish and all because i was over weight and unfit.keep the good work up guys i think you have a great site and i have been incorperating some of your workouts in with mine also i eat six small meals a day and i am never hungry if anything i fined it hard to eat sometimes thanks again
Agreed! My hubby and I work out all the time, then we come home from the gym and finish up with an extra cardio session. Double the endorphins.
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4 months ago i was a little overweight and honestly my confidence was very very low and also my perform in bed (when i got it because my overweight makes me really unattractive)now that i have 32 pounds less i feel renew, more reliant and why not saying: attractive and handsome! definitively i can tell that my performance in sex got a great improve (i got more energy and with a firm body i am more confident). I am new in your website but i think you’re been doing a great job, i am gonna give a shot to your workouts because looks like a lot of fun! thanks for your attention and keep up the good work!
(sorry if i had some grammatical mistakes, English language is not my native language, im still learning, thanks again)
are you single?
Josh,
you must be new to the site :)
Zuzana, I think Josh was talking to Frederick, not you :P
Josh, may we direct you to the big red cross in the corner? ;]
But yeah, I’ve had a few sexual partners, but the one which was the best was the one who worked out. I don’t need to explain why, as Zuzana and Frederick already did it justice, but one thing that wasn’t mentioned is that is helps…down there too, for both sexes. I don’t think I need to elaborate what I mean. ;]
Terrific site. Keep up the brilliance.
hi
i m fed up going in gym club, they re not very clean sometimes, and i was looking for something i could share with my GF…
i did a lot of sports in the past and i got a not that bad body, it want to bring back the my body i had a couple of years ago,
while i was looking for vid about that on youtube,,, i found your vids,,,, it s exactly what i was looking for, intensiv work out, nutrition,,, no gym club needed really
just all of these words to see thx a lot for these vids and pgrms
i m back on the track
Fabrice
hi Zuzana and Frederick, do you speak spanish??? because my inglish is poor and i want to question some things
thanks
Hi Joel,
I don’t speak Spanish unfortunately and therefor I don’t approve comments that I don’t understand. Sorry :)
Hi Suzana,
It’s my first visit to your site and first time to see your videos… and the last thing I know is I got hooked. I spent my whole afternoon on your site and vids. I am inspired to start my workout and share this fitness regime to my wife as well. Keep it up.
By the way, please post your old photos before you started working out… That will help for many for sure. Thanks.
In your video to the beach you used a nikon camera, can I ask what kind of Nikon it was and what kind of lens you used? And your workout videos are amazing, I am in the US Army and I lead physical training in the morning. I used some of your excercises and trust me they were hurting and thats a good thing. Love you and keep bringing the pain!! Mike
Hi Mikey,
It’s the Nikon D5000 with a Nikon 18-105mm lens.
Best,
Frederick
Thank You!
Hi, first time i’ve visited your site and i will definately be back. Tried the beginners series of work-outs and really enjoyed them. Thank you
Yapp it’s true … Regular exercise will improve ur blood circulation in a lower body.. That results in a better erection and a good sex life ..
This is so true. Prior to having kids we were very active both in the gym [and the bedroom]. Sex was definitely better. Ironically, that lead to children! While they’re our greatest joy, children require a lot of attention.
We’d let ourselves fall down on the priority list. After nearly 7 years, that’s taken a toll on our body and mind. Our oldest is almost 7 and the youngest will be 3 this year. We feel we can shift more focus back towards ourselves. On top of that, I want to be active with my kids. Nothing worse than getting a look of disappointment when you say you’re too tired to do something. =/
So, at the start of the year we signed up to a local gym near work (we work at the same company). We are now using our lunch our to burn calories instead of add them back on. I think our bodies are in shock! :)
In just a little over three weeks worth of work I already feel the difference. We still have a long way to reach our goals but it’s nice to have fun along the way!
its not really a reply but i have a few questions for you and didnt know where else to post themm so plz dont be angry if im not on topic.
like for cardio i jump rope and also do like a min. of high marching and tire sprints inbetween. if i do this everyday will they cause my legs to bulk up?
What are some other forms of cardio i could do im my dorm room?
what vitamin, supplements are good for men in there 40s i dance alot an ride horses everybody works out at gyms but im trainng with you i been traing with you sence last year i do you ab routeen an even butt workout because i ride horses alot what vitamins supplement does your husband take . your the best trainer i had Zuzana keep working out if you could make me a fitness ruteen that would be great Robert owen
me gsta mucho su rutina
Hey Zuzana, I enjoy watching your youtube videos. You are so inspirational and gorgeous. I love how you’re muscular and fit, but still have a feminine body. I am an ex-gymnast and cheerleader however, and got big bulky muscles. I had a poor diet back in high school and ate a lot and consumed a lot of calories. Two years after I stopped cheering and gymnastics, I am getting back to the gym again just doing plain cardio and reducing my calories to about 1500 a day. I haven’t added weight training because I am afraid I am going to bulk up again. What’s your advice on this? If I’m at a calorie deficit do you think I am going to build muscle like I did again? Should I weight train, but lower my calories more than I have? Thank you so much zuzana-! -Mikaela
Mikaela – we have an article on this called “Are women holding themselves back?” Look in the fitness tips section :)
For me it is true being out of shape made the bedroom a nightmare.
When I hit max density for me, I had a low sex drive, and I had no stamina. That doesn’t cover the psychological issues dealing with self esteem. Now that I train regularly, have lost a significant amount of weight I am back to the guy I was before I gained the weight.
You’re on point 100% My husband and I work out together and I think that’s the secret to our success, both in the bedroom, our professional careers and as an individual all together!
Sexual endurance, is the word that comes to mine with exercise.
My wife does exercises like Zuzana, while I have to be on the move so I hike over three hundred foot hills through the woods across creek bottoms and back. Steep enough to need all four to climb.
Love all your videos.
You two make a great couple, your funny and loving play will carry you a long ways.