Sexercise! Research reveals how many calories different positions burn - with standing up landing first place at 350 calories and 'lazy' spooning ranking last
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Research conduced by 24/7 Fitness explored link between sex and fitness
Analysed 11 different sexual positions to calculate calories burned in 30 minutes
Standing position burned off most calories, with spooning burning off the least
Fitness experts have revealed the fitness credentials of different sex positions and which burn the most calories.
Research conducted by 24/7 Fitness, explored the link between sex and fitness, as well as analysing 11 different sexual positions to calculate the potential calories burned during a 30-minute session.
And it seems that position really does matter when it comes to 'sex-ercise' - with the standing position burning off an impressive 343 calories between both partners.
However, it's a different story for the spooning position, which sees partners shed a combined total of just 56 calories.
'The link between sex and fitness is a bit of a chicken and egg situation. Improved fitness improves your sex life and regular sex improves your workouts,' said Gary Lockwood, CEO at 24/7 Fitness.
'Regular exercise and a good diet will do wonders for your self-confidence. Look good, feel good! It regulates your hormones and releases lots of lovely endorphins which reduce stress levels. This in turn enhances your libido and your overall sexuality.'
The top 11 analysed positions for both partners combined
1. Standing – 343 calories burned, combined
2. Wheelbarrow – 316 calories burned, combined
3. Lotus– 287 calories burned, combined
4. Legs Akimbo– 264 calories burned, combined
5. Doggy – 260 calories burned, combined
6. Missionary (Hips Dipped) – 250 calories burned, combined
7. Squatting – 238 calories burned, combined
8. Missionary – 199 calories burned, combined
9. Cowgirl – 187 calories burned, combined
10. Reverse Cowgirl – 187 calories burned, combined
11. Spooning – 56 calories burned, combined
Women, on the other hand, had the highest calorie burning potential with squatting (188 calories), wheelbarrow (149 calories) and standing (145 calories).
Meanwhile, the lotus position placed third, with 287 calories burned, combined.