As men and women grow older, their libido and general sex life tend to wane due the effect of aging and other lifestyle factors.
While we cannot control getting older, we can however control the factors that affect our sex lives and longevity.
One commonly overlooked component of a fulfilling health and sex life is exercise.
Regular exercise can arouse sexual desire and make sex more enjoyable.
Exercise generally involve physical activity that is undertaken deliberately, either individually or as a group, with the objective of promoting and maintaining good health as well as for recreation.
The body needs regular exercise to help it maintain muscle tone, control and strength.
Regular exercise is therefore important for men and women throughout life, from infancy on.
Exercise and a healthy lifestyle are today the secret of feeling better and living longer and appropriately, the newest "Fountain of Youth".
Studies have shown that physical inactivity adds to a person's risk for getting heart and cardiovascular disease, as well as some cancers.
People who are not active are twice as likely to develop heart and cardiovascular disease compared to those who are more active.
Being overweight increases an individual's risk of developing heart disease and lowered self-esteem.
The general health benefits of exercise includes improved blood circulation and muscle tone (including the muscle tone of the diaphragm and heart), enlarged lung capacity, benefits to the digestive system and aids of bowel function, contributes to good posture and a more vigorous appearance, lowers body weight, and promotes relaxation and good sleep patterns.
It also reduces the risk of breast and colon cancer and osteoporosis in women.
Sex is truly an act of endurance and therefore would need some amount of physical activities to improve overall physical stamina to help both partners perform longer and more often.
It therefore stands to reason that the surest way to increase sexual appetite and increase sexual activity is through physical exercise.
The general health benefits of exercising equally trickle down to impact positively on our sex lives as most exercises kick-starts hormones, relieves stress, reduces fat and rejuvenates the body, satiating us with renewed vigour, improved self-esteem and confidence, and the radiance of good health.
The main obstacle to a satisfying sex life as one age is the lack of good blood circulation and fortunately this is one of the chief benefits of regular exercise to your sex life.
Regular exercise increases blood flow to the genitals, priming men and women for sex.
Exercise improves physical flexibility to the comfort and pleasure of both partners.
You'll be more unconstrained and more exploratory as you can move more and therefore concentrate less on what you can't do.
Exercise is also a natural mood enhancer, you'll feel good not just on the psychological level by the fact that you are taking positive steps for a fitter and firmer you, but the rush of endorphins will make you generally feel so much good about yourself, more relaxed and sexed-up - all of which will make you feel better about showing it all off.
You don't have to be a top athlete to benefit from regular physical activity.
Even modest amounts of physical activity can improve one's health not to mention the fact that an all-night session with your lover counts as great exercise by itself.
To the reap the amazing benefits of regular exercise, you need to get your heart rate up for 30 minutes, three to five times a week.
Start with small, specific goals, such as walking ten minutes a day, three days a week, and build up slowly from there.
Also, if you have been inactive for a while, you may also want to start with easier activities.
This lets you build up to more intense activity without hurting your body.
As you become fitter, slowly increase your pace, the length of time you are active, and how often you are active.
However, before starting any vigorous physical activity, kindly ask your healthcare provider for guidance.
For a well rounded workout plan, combine aerobic activity, muscle-strengthening exercises, and stretching.
Do at least thirty minutes a day of moderate-intensity physical activity on most or all days of the week.
Add muscle-strengthening activities to your aerobic workout two to three times a week.
Aerobic activity is any activity that speeds up your heart and breathing while moving your body at a moderate or vigorous pace.
Choose aerobic activities that are fun.
You are more likely to be active if you like what you are doing.
It also helps to get support from a friend or a family member.
For your aerobic exercises, you can include brisk walking or jogging, stair climbing, cycling, swimming, cross-country skiing, aerobic exercise classes, dancing (square dancing, salsa, African dance, swing), or playing either basketball or soccer in your weekly routine.
Strengthening activities include lifting weights, using resistance bands, and doing push-ups or sit-ups.
Besides building stronger muscles, strengthening activities may help to use up more calories as you burn slightly more calories throughout the day - even when you are sitting still; reduce injury due to improved balance and support for your joints; and to maintain strong bones.
Strengthening exercises should focus on working the major muscle groups of the body, such as the chest, back, abdominals, legs, and arms.
You should do exercises for each muscle group two or three times a week.
Allow at least one day of rest for your muscles to recover and rebuild before another strengthening workout.
However, it is safe to do aerobic activity every day.
While we cannot control getting older, we can however control the factors that affect our sex lives and longevity.
One commonly overlooked component of a fulfilling health and sex life is exercise.
Regular exercise can arouse sexual desire and make sex more enjoyable.
Exercise generally involve physical activity that is undertaken deliberately, either individually or as a group, with the objective of promoting and maintaining good health as well as for recreation.
The body needs regular exercise to help it maintain muscle tone, control and strength.
Regular exercise is therefore important for men and women throughout life, from infancy on.
Exercise and a healthy lifestyle are today the secret of feeling better and living longer and appropriately, the newest "Fountain of Youth".
Studies have shown that physical inactivity adds to a person's risk for getting heart and cardiovascular disease, as well as some cancers.
People who are not active are twice as likely to develop heart and cardiovascular disease compared to those who are more active.
Being overweight increases an individual's risk of developing heart disease and lowered self-esteem.
The general health benefits of exercise includes improved blood circulation and muscle tone (including the muscle tone of the diaphragm and heart), enlarged lung capacity, benefits to the digestive system and aids of bowel function, contributes to good posture and a more vigorous appearance, lowers body weight, and promotes relaxation and good sleep patterns.
It also reduces the risk of breast and colon cancer and osteoporosis in women.
Sex is truly an act of endurance and therefore would need some amount of physical activities to improve overall physical stamina to help both partners perform longer and more often.
It therefore stands to reason that the surest way to increase sexual appetite and increase sexual activity is through physical exercise.
The general health benefits of exercising equally trickle down to impact positively on our sex lives as most exercises kick-starts hormones, relieves stress, reduces fat and rejuvenates the body, satiating us with renewed vigour, improved self-esteem and confidence, and the radiance of good health.
The main obstacle to a satisfying sex life as one age is the lack of good blood circulation and fortunately this is one of the chief benefits of regular exercise to your sex life.
Regular exercise increases blood flow to the genitals, priming men and women for sex.
Exercise improves physical flexibility to the comfort and pleasure of both partners.
You'll be more unconstrained and more exploratory as you can move more and therefore concentrate less on what you can't do.
Exercise is also a natural mood enhancer, you'll feel good not just on the psychological level by the fact that you are taking positive steps for a fitter and firmer you, but the rush of endorphins will make you generally feel so much good about yourself, more relaxed and sexed-up - all of which will make you feel better about showing it all off.
You don't have to be a top athlete to benefit from regular physical activity.
Even modest amounts of physical activity can improve one's health not to mention the fact that an all-night session with your lover counts as great exercise by itself.
To the reap the amazing benefits of regular exercise, you need to get your heart rate up for 30 minutes, three to five times a week.
Start with small, specific goals, such as walking ten minutes a day, three days a week, and build up slowly from there.
Also, if you have been inactive for a while, you may also want to start with easier activities.
This lets you build up to more intense activity without hurting your body.
As you become fitter, slowly increase your pace, the length of time you are active, and how often you are active.
However, before starting any vigorous physical activity, kindly ask your healthcare provider for guidance.
For a well rounded workout plan, combine aerobic activity, muscle-strengthening exercises, and stretching.
Do at least thirty minutes a day of moderate-intensity physical activity on most or all days of the week.
Add muscle-strengthening activities to your aerobic workout two to three times a week.
Aerobic activity is any activity that speeds up your heart and breathing while moving your body at a moderate or vigorous pace.
Choose aerobic activities that are fun.
You are more likely to be active if you like what you are doing.
It also helps to get support from a friend or a family member.
For your aerobic exercises, you can include brisk walking or jogging, stair climbing, cycling, swimming, cross-country skiing, aerobic exercise classes, dancing (square dancing, salsa, African dance, swing), or playing either basketball or soccer in your weekly routine.
Strengthening activities include lifting weights, using resistance bands, and doing push-ups or sit-ups.
Besides building stronger muscles, strengthening activities may help to use up more calories as you burn slightly more calories throughout the day - even when you are sitting still; reduce injury due to improved balance and support for your joints; and to maintain strong bones.
Strengthening exercises should focus on working the major muscle groups of the body, such as the chest, back, abdominals, legs, and arms.
You should do exercises for each muscle group two or three times a week.
Allow at least one day of rest for your muscles to recover and rebuild before another strengthening workout.
However, it is safe to do aerobic activity every day.
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