To Be Strong In 'bed', 5 Reasons Why Men Need To Exercise Regularly

Illustration of exercise routine to increase male vitality (Unsplash/Mimi Lalaa)

JAKARTA – A fit body not only gets physical health, but also mental health. In addition, physical fitness is obtained by exercising which is also beneficial for sexual life.

Reported by Men's Health, Monday, February 7, exercise has benefits in increasing endurance and pleasure in bed when sexual activity with a partner. This is the reason why you need to exercise regularly.

1. Exercise makes 'games' last longer

Stamina built from intense exercise training can easily make you extend the duration of a session of sex activity. In 1 session of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) or known as cardio exercise that is done in a fast duration will increase the endurance you need.

A study published in the American Journal of Physiology found that short HIIT was twice as effective as cycling or running for building endurance.

Illustration of exercise routine to increase male vitality (Unsplash/Jeremy Banks)

2. Exercise makes you more attractive

A study in Social Psychological & Personality Science shows that fewer women are attracted to men who have more body fat. Another study from the University of California found that women really like men who are stocky and toned.

3. Exercise prevents erectile dysfunction

People who regularly go to yoga classes are known for their good posture. A study published in the Public Library of Science shows that the more you exercise, the better your blood circulation and the harder your erections will be. In fact, with regular exercise, you are 30 percent less likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction.

4. Expanding position variations according to preference

Variations in position are often limited by body conditions, such as not being able to do one thing because it causes cramps. To expand the variety of positions, this is about flexibility that can be trained through sports, such as exercising in the gym, or exercising with yoga.

5. Increase self-confidence

A study from California-San Diego found that men who exercised at least 60 minutes at the gym each week reported that orgasms were more intense and lasted longer. In addition, they actually have more frequent sex with their partners in addition to finding self-confidence.

High-intensity exercise, or at least done regularly will increase testosterone levels and sex drive. A study from the University of Rochester found that women perceive self-confidence as the sexiest trait in men.