
Kenneth Gardner The surest natural way to sharpen sexual appetite and increase sexual activity is through regular physical exercise. Recent studies reveal a direct correlation between physical exercise and increased potency levels.
Developing muscular strength, flexibility and endurance are also essential in improving your sex life.
Research reveals that a low sex drive is often caused by stress and fatigue. Regular exercise, along with a healthy diet and adequate rest, can boost your libido (sexual urge or desire).
A university of California study of middle-aged, sedentary men found that after just one hour of exercise, three times a week, the men demonstrated improved sexual function, engaged in frequent sex, experienced better orgasms and reported a complete feeling of satisfaction. Similar results were obtained among a group of women in their 40s.
A physically fit person is more likely to fully enjoy sex compared to a non-fit person. Furthermore, sex can be as much mental as it is physical. Looking and feeling healthy can increase your self-esteem and make you feel more attractive.
Researchers connect a good exercise programme and other healthy activities, such as good eating habits, smoking cessation and getting plenty of rest, with having a positive effect on sexual performance for persons of all ages.
Beginning a fitness routine will definitely make a difference in your sex life. Push-ups, abdominal exercises and squats are beneficial exercises to add to an aerobic routine. They strengthen the shoulders, abdominal muscles and legs.
Kenneth Gardner is an exercise physiologist at the G. C. Foster College of Physical Education. email: yourhealth@gleanerjm.com.