Fitness coach demonstrates 5 exercises to improve sexual health; we decode their effectiveness

Working out daily helps you stay fit and improves your performance in bed, say experts. And if fitness coach Yogesh Singh is to go by, all you need to do is incorporate five exercises into your routine.

Do they help?
Dr Rani Koppula, DGO, MS General Surgery, Gleneagles Hospitals, Lakdi Ka Pul, Hyderabad, said exercises like hip drive, plank crunches, push-ups, glute bridges, and sumo squats can “contribute positively to sexual health.”

“These exercises primarily target the core, lower body, and pelvic muscles, which play a significant role in enhancing sexual function,” said Dr Koppula.

According to Dr Koppula

Hip drive and glute bridges help strengthen the gluteal muscles, which are essential for pelvic stability and can improve blood circulation to the genital area, supporting sexual performance and arousal. Nishchint Soni, the health coach, said one should maintain proper posture to avoid muscle strain. “Before beginning this exercise, a warm-up session is mandatory to avoid injury. Keep your body weight on your hips rather than your back. Regardless of gender, this activity helps improve pelvic strength and endurance. Hence, both men and women can perform this exercise to improve their sexual performance,” said Soni.

Plank crunches engage the core muscles, improving overall stability, posture, and control, which can enhance physical endurance during sexual activity. While performing plank crunches, your back should be straight and keep the focus on your abdominal muscles and not on neck and shoulder muscles, cautioned Soni. “Avoid overarching the back. Keep your reps and sets small and then raise gradually. Do proper breathing while performing these crunches – exhale as you enter the crunch position and inhale when you enter the plank posture,” said Soni.

Push-ups improve upper body strength and overall fitness, indirectly supporting stamina and endurance.

Sumo squats activate the inner thighs and hips, improving mobility and flexibility, enhancing comfort and performance. Be cautious to keep your back straight while performing sumo squats, and keep the knees aligned with your toes. “To add resistance, add weights as per your body’s limit. This exercise is well suited for men and women as it improves lower body strength and enhances hip mobility,” said Soni.