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Bulky Brits use sexercise to shed the pounds onjoy.com survey reveals
Millions of Brits are having a cheeky workout between the sheets in a bid to get fit and lose weight, according to new research.
More than a quarter of people admit they have initiated sex with their partner because they want to shed a few pounds and 48% of folk reckon an energetic sex session gives them a better workout than they would get at the gym. Almost 45% of those reckon it’s because they enjoy it more so put more energy into it, another 41% say it doesn’t feel like exercise at all and only 10%t of Brits admit they feel guilty for using their other half just to get some exercise. A spokesman for onjoy.com, which carried out the poll, said: “Sex is a fantastic all over body workout and a great way to stay in shape. Not only is sex more enjoyable than a session at the gym but it can also support cardiovascular fitness and muscular flexibility too.” The poll, of 3,000 Brits also revealed that non gym goers are getting similar benefits to those who regularly exercise at a health club, by hitting the sack with their loved one.
The research shows the average Brit has sex an average of three times a week, lasting 24 minutes a session. Yet the typical gym member will only fare four minutes better, by exercising twice a week, spending 38 minutes working out each time and their hard earned cash on expensive membership fees.
16% of fitness freaks questioned said they count sex as being part of their exercise regime, which isn’t surprising as 11% of people claim to feel completely exhausted after a workout between the sheets, and another third always feel tired and out of breath.
More than three quarters end up sweating, with 40% saying they sweat more after sex, than they do after a gym session.
Britain may also see its population fitness levels rocket further as more than half of the Brits surveyed say they are planning to have more sex in 2009 and 27% claim to be having more sex thanks to the credit crunch.
But the energetic sex doesn’t always go to plan as 37% have suffered an injury after getting too frisky.
Monique Carty, Director of onjoy.com added: “The average lovemaking session can burn between 50 and 100 calories. This means that having sex three times a week burns 7500 calories per year, the equivalent of jogging 75 miles! With the gloomy weather and shorter days, Brits should embrace the health benefits of sex by staying longer in bed with their partner – and shape up at the same time.”