It’s true that we never stop thinking about Pilates, but with Valentine’s Day just behind us, it got us thinking about Pilates in a new and amorous light! What is Pilates? Pilates is a physical conditioning system designed to work the whole body, targeting several muscle groups at once, focusing on the ‘core muscles’ including the abdominals and the pelvic floor muscles. And what on earth does it have to do with your sex life? Well, a lot more than you would think! Discover 4 ways to supercharge your sex life – and get toned at the same time!
It might be fairly obvious that toned pelvic floor muscles are a very good thing for sex – but because they are hidden, they are often forgotten in traditional workouts, or are only thought about before or after having a baby – but there is so much more to be gained from consciously engaging and working your pelvic floor muscles. Gentlemen – did you know that working your pelvic floor can make you last longer, by giving you more control? You’re welcome! And ladies – trust us, if you can contract your pelvic floor properly during sex, new heights await you. Again – you’re welcome! In Pilates, we work with the pelvic floor as the foundation for the body’s core and we engage these muscles (note – not overwork – no clenching!) to create a stronger core and toned abdominals. And a great Valentine’s evening!
I can get my legs behind my ears – can you?!
Ever in the throes of passion only to be stopped in your tracks by a muscle cramp you wouldn’t expect after 4 back-to-back spinning classes? Functional flexibility is the answer to all your needs – in our studio, we incorporate a lot of dynamic stretching, to open and stretch the hips, back, glutes and legs, so you can twist and shout anyway you like!
Feel amazing in your skin
When you look good, you feel good – truth! Pilates is more than just exercise, it is about understanding your body, and how it works and learning to appreciate it as you get stronger with each class. As well as creating a toned, elongated body, Pilates will make you feel empowered and really confident in your own body – and nothing is sexier than body confidence!
Learn to be in your body
Ever find your mind wandering to things it shouldn’t at the wrong moment…. He’s giving you his best moves and then all of a sudden, you start to wonder did you leave the immersion on? You must remember to put on that load of washing before you go to sleep (it’s ok, we won’t tell!). Pilates encourages you to be present in your body, to engage with it and be present in the moment, true mind/body integration allows you to experience everything at a heightened level. It will make you more efficient at work, and way more fun to be around, if you catch our drift…!
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