You’re looking to get fit but you’re too cash-strapped for an expensive gym contract? If you’ve got a willing partner, sexercise might just be what you’re looking for. According to a report in the Daily Mail 76% of women would include a night-time romp into their schedules if they thought it would help them burn calories. Kerry McCloskey, author of ‘The Ultimate Sex Diet’, says a half-hour sex session will burn up to 630 to 1050 kilojoules, and up to 1470 kilojoules depending on how active you are. Try these positions to the get the most of a workout romp.
The cowgirl
This is a variation of the classic tantric position called Yab-Yum, because it is so yummy. The advantage of the position is that it allows for eye contact, which is very intimate. Muscles worked: glutes, core muscles and quads.
Stand-and-carry
A favourite quickie position. This position requires great balance and is never as easy as it looks. To make it easier, lift the woman and keep her back pressed against the wall. Muscles worked: leg and core muscles.
The man-on-top position
The man-on-top missionary position is the most commonly used position used position for most heterosexual couples. For variation of this golden-oldie, the woman can lock her legs around her partner’s. Muscles worked: strengthens core muscles and glutes.
The doggy
A primal position used by straight and same-sex partners. This position allows for deeper penetration. Muscles worked: glutes and quads.
Source: Health24