Sure, sex is a type of workout in its own right. A small study found that sex burns about 4. The same study showed that 30 minutes on a treadmill burned more calories: calories for men and for women. But for more feel-good sex, science is pointing fingers at burning calories at the gym first.

Move over, Viagra: Regular exercise could be the best medicine for a man to improve his sex life. You know that working out is good for your health. But did you know that hitting the gym could also help you have better sex? So what types of exercise are best for better sex?

When it comes to the moves in this article, you have choices. You can formulate your own routine, deciding how many reps or what amount of time on each move suits your body. Or, you can follow these steps:. Planks may be groan-inducing at the gym, but doing them might help you moan in the bedroom. Careful not to sag in your hips.

In a way, the missionary position is the physical equivalent of the old "I'm busy washing my hair" excuse—it's the brush-off used when you're lazy, tired, or just not that interested. But despite being one of the most passive contortions, this position can still make for pretty good workout sex. It actually will start burning. Patti Britton, author of The Art of Sex Coaching and immediate past president of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, agrees that you'll definitely be feeling it in your abs.