SEX? Yes Please!
Posted by Karina on October 18, 2009 - Posted in News There are 18 comments, Add yours!
Some of you may be thinking why would I bring up sex on a Crossfit Blog?
Sex is more than just a fun past time….. Although it is that too. Your sex life has a lot to with your overall health and longevity. Which is why most of you are here in the first place. When we have a new client stroll into our gym for a consultation we ask what they are hoping to get out of our services. Rarely, if ever, do we hear, “I want better, longer, more intense sex.”
That would be a little shocking I imagine, but I must say, I would try to snag that client as fast as possible because you know he or she would provide some serious entertainment!
Instead, we hear things like “want to look better” ; “lose a few pounds”, or “ I need some rehab”. These are all the results we are EXPECTING when we join a gym. Better sex is just one of the amazing undisclosed perks of being fit.
Becoming “fit” improves your body image which means having more confidence in and out of the bedroom. Body image is really what makes or breaks a lot of sexual escapades, especially for women. The willingness to try new positions or leave the lights on is pretty much off the table. For a few reasons: One, because you either do not have the strength or flexibility to do them, or you are worried about a “fat roll” here and there. Two, you need to be in the most flattering position so that you can get out of your head (for about half a second if you’re a male or about 5 minutes if you are a female!) so we can obtain the BIG O! The fact is that if you like how you look, then the floodgates of good sex can be all yours.
Sex or lack thereof plays an important part of our mental and physical health. There are major physiological advantages to regular enthusiastic sex. One of the most credible studies was from Queens University in Belfast. They tracked the mortality of 1,000 middle aged men over a span of ten years. It compared men of similar age and health. The findings were published in 1997 in British Medical Journal and stated that men who had the highest frequency of orgasms enjoyed a death rate half that of the sexual lagers. The same university found that men reduced their risk of heart attack or stroke by half, if they are having sex three or more times per week. Not like the fellas need more encouragement. Don’t worry ladies there is an upside for us too!
A vigorous rendezvous burns about 200 calories, equate that to rowing for calories…. Anything is better than rowing! Some other fascinating occurrences after shagging include and are not limited to; reduced depression, better bladder control, and even pain relief. Pain relief is a big one ladies for those of us who get headaches, migraines, or arthritis. It happens right before we blast off into orgasm heaven, our levels of a hormone called oxytocin rise to 5 times the normal level which releases endorphins which in turn relieves pain!
So do ya see a pattern…? Eat right and exercise, become aware of how amazing you look, have wicked good sex, ORGASM, enjoy some major health benefits, now repeat. By the way, this in no way endorses unhealthy, unprotected sex. Let’s still think with our good heads!
Comments
Thanks for a great post Karina. Lani, you’re stoked!
I know my lady is pleased that my fat belly is no longer a giant blockade. So not hot when you’ve got a giant beach ball between ya. It’s all true dear readers!
“A vigorous rendezvous burns about 200 calories”.....Hey honey, according to this info, we could both cancel our Crossfit memberships if we just had more sex!:)
I think I can handle this workout! Whats RX’d.... rounds in 20 minutes? 
How many calories does the “reverse cowboy” burn?
Thanks alot for that pic. Really needed to see that first thing in the morning 
As trainers we’re used to TMI. We had a client lose 60lbs, and now won’t stop raving to us about her improved sex life. Definitely a life changing testimonial.
Maybe we need to start specifically targeting the Viagra crowd?
by far the BEST post i’ve seen on this site! Thanks Karina, keep em coming!! tee hee...!
Sex or rowing? That’s a no brainer lol
And this becomes the most commented upon post in all of NorCal history. I think Karina gets “rookie of the Year”.
Awesome post Karina! That is quite the pic you found
I am available as a training partner for this exercise… Standard rate of $55/hr. Discounted rate for bulk purchases.
Great article, got me and the wife all worked up then the picture ruined it! Thanks Karina!
Very informative Karina!
Strazz...you crack me up!
I really hope the next blog post has peppers and onions, cause I don’t know how else you can follow this one up........well I guess I can think of one way.... “Honey grab the video camera. 
Thanks guys. Lovin’ all of the comments, keep em’ coming! Why is it that naughty topics always get people talkin?????
Well said!!! Couldn’t agree more, all the clients who watch their stomach disappear never fail to remark how they can actually see their business and are more keen to use it. Trying not to be crass here…
just happened across this site via crossfitvb via england!
would love to agree but bringing the required itensity to your training, day after day
can leave you using the bed for sleep and little else!
Adam from England, your intense training should leave you invigorated and ready for some animal like action. Maybe you are over-training, and maybe your food intake should be looked at if you are too tired for sex. Take a few real rest days, dial your food in (robbwolf.com) and then see what happens.
Spoken like a true trainer Karina true Just stumbled upon this post. Definitely the BEST ever and oh SO true! Love it! thanks for being real! Did you also get to pick the pass word to post (young 39) ? Too cosmic.
So stoked my wife believes this!