"Is it a belly? Self-consciousness? Or just a lack of fitness? Did you know fit people have better sex? "

""Exercise makes you feel better and more confident about your appearance. If someone is self-conscious about their jiggly thighs and wobbly belly, then they're not going to be thrilled about taking their clothes off. But when they feel better and they're less self-conscious about taking their clothes off, they're more likely to want to engage in sex." "

"Calkins isn't a sex therapist, but his eight years as a personal trainer have taught him a thing or two about blood flow. And when it comes to sex, it's all about blood flow. "

"Cedric Bryant, chief exercise physiologist for the American Council on Exercise, says improvements in muscle strength, endurance and cardiovascular function � specifically enhanced peripheral blood flow � can all enhance sexual function. "

""Sexual function is affected by general health, and the more you can do to improve your health with physical activity, the better your sex life can be," Bryant says. "

"Calkins recommends the following core-strengthening exercises that work the lower back, pelvic muscles and lower and upper abdominals. "

""They get a great workout during sex, and if you can increase the strength of those, it can lead to a more enjoyable sexual experience," he says."

"In addition, you'll want to work up a sweat
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