These are the sexual positions with which you burn the most calories

Sex not only provides pleasure, but also benefits our physical health. One session is equivalent to light to moderate exercise, as recent research has shown. But which sexual positions are best for overall fitness and which ones can help us tone different parts of the body? We’ll tell you all the details.

According to sexologist Ana Lombardía, “sex and sport, as well as burning calories, stimulate the production of substances that produce satisfaction and well-being, such as serotonin, endorphins and dopamine. They also help to reduce cortisol levels and promote relaxation and rest”. Most sexual positions burn calories and work the abs in some way, but some are better than others for toning specific parts of the body.

Best posture depending on the muscle

Abs

Most sexual positions have an impact on the abdominals at some point. In fact, from crunch positions to planks (doggy style or missionary), they allow the core to be put to the test through the different thrusts and grinds. Try these poses to work on your abs: Love Tug, Heart to Heart, Looking Glass, Pelvic Pike.

Buttocks

The ideal poses for the glutes include different squats for all sexes. For women, this includes the cowgirl and bridge positions. These are excellent positions for using toys, especially vibrators. Try these poses to work the abs: Concertina, Yogi, Liberated Lover, Kanga-ooh.

Chest and shoulders

The most obvious pose is the doggy or wheelbarrow pose, where you support your body weight on your arms and chest. However, the standing and missionary positions are ideal for people with penises or who wear strap-ons, as they support part of their partner’s body. Try these positions to work the chest and shoulders: On your Marks, Nose Dive, Trick Or(al) Treat, Saddle Up.

Legs

To work the legs intensely, standing positions are the most suitable. These positions will force you to use all the muscles in your legs as you move in and out of your partner, or stand firm if you are the one on the receiving end. And if you add your partner’s weight to the equation, you amplify the intensity of the exercise. Try these leg-working poses: Hold on Tight, Hot Squat, Flying High, A Leg Up.

Sexual training programme

Different sexual positions can be used to work the whole body, throughout the week. Lovehoney Group, the sexual wellness company, has developed a week-long sex training plan that not only focuses on muscles, but also guarantees maximum pleasure.

– Monday: Torso – Preliminary warm-up + doggy style
– Tuesday: Abdominals – Preliminary warm-up + Lotus
– Wednesday: Buttocks + Bridge / Buttocks Arc
– Thursday: Legs – Warm-up + Stand-up
– Friday: Stretching – Warm-up + Lunge
– Saturday and Sunday: Rest – Any position you like

The longer and more intense the workout, the more calories you will burn. Interval sessions, where the heart rate increases rapidly, are the best for an intense workout. Tip: To increase the pleasure of muscle toning, you can try some foreplay in different squatting positions. And afterwards, don’t forget to stretch.

Sex or food: which would you choose first?