Sexercise - More Fun than Sit-ups and Burns More Calories than Pilates!

Posted on: August 14, 2008 09:08 | Posted by: Carly

The NHS Direct website is promoting sex as a form of exercise, especially for those with limited time for a fitness regime!

The health benefits of sex are numerous - it gets the heart and lungs working hard, uses every muscle group and burns around 300 calories an hour. Compared to Pilates, which on average only burns 210 calories an hour, you're really doing your body a favour!

Not only that, orgasms can trigger the release of chemicals called endorphins which instantly calm us and banish stress. With a more relaxed mind and a tired body, you are sure to get a great night's sleep!

And that's not all! The website explains:
"Sex can actually help you live longer. The endorphins released during orgasm stimulate immune system cells, which helps combat illnesses.

Orgasms also boost your circulation, helping the body rid itself of harmful toxins. Regular sex can even keep your heart healthy and lower your risk of heart attack.

So, you can have a healthier heart, healthier body and calmer mind - all thanks to the healing powers of sex. And you can have lots of fun in the process too!"

In order to make the most of your sexual workout, LoveHoney suggests investing in some KarmaSheetra Bed Sheets. Simply, place your duvet inside the covers and climb on top! Using the blue and pink symbols, place hands, feet, knees and bottoms in the correctly numbered positions and have fun working up a sweat!

If you fancy cardiovascular exercise that's a little more vigorous then Tracey Cox's Kama Sutra is the book for you. Beautifully photographed and easy to read, this is the ultimate Karma Sutra guide which shows you the most effective techniques to transform your sex life from mundane to magnificent! And with over 100 positions to try, you'll be looking and feeling incredible in no time!

For those of us that don't need anymore exercise, there's always the Cookie Sutra. This amazing little book is bound to give you an appetite - both for naughty bedroom activities and some delicious desserts too! Practise the 'First Posture', a classic position that is as tried-and-true as milk and cookies or attempt the 'Snake Trap' a technique where two become as one (yet the calorie count remains the same)!