These are the sex positions which burn the most calories
Step away from the gym bag, these exercises are A LOT more fun than pounding the treadmill
ARE you looking to get trim for summer? Well forget the gym as these sex positions will help you blast the calories from the comfort of your own bedroom.
It's thought a 25-minute romp can burn around 100 calories - and that's sure to be a lot more fun than pounding the treadmill. clinical sexologist Sunny Rogers who gave her top five moves to try tonight...
1. Missionary hip dips
Yep, you heard that right. Missionary's got a bit of a vanilla reputation, but adding a simple twist changes all that.
Instead of lying flat on the bed, ladies should tilt your hips up and forward, so your pelvis gets closer to his body every time he thrusts.
Engage your core and hip flexors, which allows you to burn more calories and strengthens your abs.
Not only is this a workout, it's also more enjoyable.
“Engaging and squeezing the kegel muscles and lower abdominal muscles increases pleasure for both parties,” sex educator Bianca Alba told the mag.
The extra exercise increases your blood flow, making it easier to climax - and have a more intense orgasm.
Ladies normally only burn 44 calories on their backs, whereas men burn 143, but these moves will help boost these numbers.
And don't be afraid to make some noise - each moan burns five calories.
2. The squat
You'll be on top in this position, so you're already working your body hard.
To take it even further, get your partner to lay on a workout bench while you stand above him - and lower yourself up and down as you thrust, using your leg muscles for power.
It's like doing squats or a wall-sit with your quads, hamstrings and glutes working overtime to keep you balanced, according to sex educator Anne Hodder.
Us chicas already burn 122 calories in cowgirl, but these small changes get your heart rate up - meaning you burn 172 in total, personal trainer Charles Ciardiello .
It's a lazy position for your partner, who should be enjoying the view, or get him to into a bridge position for a workout of his own.
3. Engaged doggy style
Traditional doggy style sees your partner doing all the hard work but by having him stay still while you thrust from your hips and butt, you can change all that.
To increase the burn, keep your arms long and engage your core - which boosts your calories burnt from 98 to 118, according to Charles.
4. Kneeling wheelbarrow
Start in traditional doggy style, then get your partner to lift your legs one at a time - grasping you just above the knees.
Prop yourself up on your hands while he kneels, it should feel like you're planking.
This targets the muscles in your arms and lower back, while allowing the same deep penetration as doggy style.
5. The arch
Essentially an elevated missionary position, us ladies have to lift our hips into a yoga position called the bridge.
Your man should be on his knees, while you hold the back of his thighs.
This is an intense full-body workout, where women work their calves, quads, core, lower and upper back, triceps and shoulders.
This one is a real burner.
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6. Standing to attention
It can be hard to navigate, but standing sex can burn up to 165 calories in just half an hour - .
There are a few different variants of this position. The full leg wrap sees a woman wrap both legs around her partner, who will then hold her up. Try it up against a wall if you're new to this.
Or you can go at a 90 Degree Angle, like an upside down L, with your partner thrusting behind you and holding your arms.
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