By Danni Kay
The more I watch the Olympics, the more envious I become. I want Allyson’s legs, Carmelita’s abs, and Gabby’s flexibility. Then I remember the work required to get chiseled bodies like those, and I quickly descend into a fudge-and-triple-chocolate-sundae depression.
There are many low maintenance home workouts and routines. Some I stuck to (Zumba) and some were fails (Insanity). The main reason for my struggle with stopping and starting is the time commitment and the fun factor. However, Cliff Boyce, fitness trainer to the stars, says there is one fitness method where time constraints are non-factors and the pleasure rating is incontestable — SEX.
The sought-after trainer keeps well-known physiques trim and chiseled. He has helped to craft some of the finest famous bodies we know including Mariah Carey, Lil Wayne, Nikki Minaj, and Usher. His methods are proven to leave your body right and tight.
Still, is it possible to really have a hot-body workout without ever leaving the bedroom?
“You will definitely get a workout because your level of engagement will obviously increase. It’s steamy and sensual but it cannot replace the gym. However, body-shaping positions are effective. You can expect to lose 100 calories.”
Body-shaping positions? You read correctly. We’re talking sexual positions that burn calories, build muscle, and get you limber.
When asked if there is a particular length of time one should hold a particular position in order to have the best results, Boyce notes, “Not everyone is a gymnast and limber enough to handle long periods of flexibility enhancing positions. So, for beginners I’d recommend holding a position for 5-10 seconds. However, for a fit and flexible individual that would like to push themselves, I’d recommend 1-2 minutes.”
On the next page, find out which of your favorite positions make Boyce’s list of Top 4 body-shaping sexual positions:
Position 1: Ride It
Form: Lady straddles the man, who is laying flat on his back.
Her Benefits: In this variant of a Kneeling Squat, contracting leg muscles as part of the ‘motion’ works the glutes and thighs.
Note from the trainer: To increase the amount of time you and your partner are intimate and avoid legs cramps – use partner stretching and sitting stretches as a form of foreplay. You can also lie on your back with your head in his lap, lift your legs and have him massage and stretch your legs back towards him.
Position 2: Standing Split
Form: Stand facing each other, both feet on the floor. She lifts one leg up about hip height and rests one arm on his shoulder while he gently supports the raised leg.
Benefits: Increases flexibility for her and and works the leg muscles of both parties.
Variation: The lady bends forward with one leg perched on the bed and the other firmly planted on the ground. The man is behind her. Boyce recommends beginning your workout with this variant. “It’s challenging and intimate. By starting your with a standing split, there’s no doubt that the position will change into something else. Variety is definitely the key to a great workout.”
Position 3: Face to Face
Form: This is what is known commonly as Missionary. She lays flat on her back, knees bent, face to face with her lover.
Her Benefits: Since the female is in the first step of the Bridge, it takes just a little more effort to burn a few calories. By pushing upward and contracting the stomach muscles, it works glutes and the core.
His Benefits: The guys get an upper body workout because at some point, he’ll be in the Straight Arm Plank position – which is known to tone the abdomen and strengthen arms and wrists.
Position 4: The Pick Me Up
Form: He stands and lifts her as she wraps her legs around his waist.
His Benefits: As the male supports his partner’s body weight, his thighs, triceps and upper body get a work out.
Boyce ended our conversation with this suggestion, “I would recommend you do both – visit the gym as well as practice body-shaping sex habits.”
What are your favorite 2 for 1 sex positions that really give you a workout?
Danni Kay is a Virgo and a former nerdy orthopedic shoe-wearer with a humorous repertoire of life stories. Catch her work on missaleck.com and follow her on Twitter @mzaleck
