8 Exercises for Better Sex

You’ll up your fun factor in bed in no time.

It Can Strengthen Your Relationship - Remember, you are spending quality time with each other doing something positive. Plus, you are communicating more and cheering each other on, which can make you feel supported and loved in your relationship. (Photo: Jason Horowitz/Corbis)

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Sweat Session - Yes, it’s true. You can exercise your way to better sex! The right workout will up your stamina, strengthen your pelvis and core and increase your flexibility. Do the following moves as part of your 30-minute, five-day-a-week workouts and you’ll up your fun factor in bed in no time. By Kenrya Rankin Naasel  (Photo: Jason Horowitz/Corbis)

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For Energy: Mountain Climbers - Start in pushup position: hands on the floor directly below your shoulders, legs straight out behind you, balance on your toes. Then bring your right knee to your chest, keeping your abs tight. Return to the starting position, and then repeat the move with your left leg. Alternate quickly for 30 seconds. (Photo: Ana Abejon/GettyImages)

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For Energy: Jump Rope - You don’t even need an actual rope; just go through the motions of jumping rope — move your arms! — for three 30-second sets.  (Photo: Steve Wisbauer/GettyImages)

Gotta Exercise More - So this may be the hard part, but it’s crucial if you want to reshape your body and burn fat. And you don’t have to go crazy every day either. Pick two or three days of harder exercise: A 20-minute run or a Zumba class. And then on your off days, go for a brisk walk. You will see the difference. (Photo: John Fedele/Blend Images/Corbis)

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For Hip Flexibility: Crossover Stretch - Lie on your back, knees bent, feet on the floor. Then use your left hand to pull your right knee into your chest and toward your left shoulder. Hold 30 seconds. Repeat with left leg. (Photo: John Fedele/Blend Images/Corbis)

For Hip Flexibility: Hinge - Kneel with your knees at a 90º angle. Then lean back, keeping your head, shoulders and thighs in a straight line. Hold for three seconds. Return to upright. Do it three times. (Photo: Peter Frank/Corbis)

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For Hip Flexibility: Hinge - Kneel with your knees at a 90º angle. Then lean back, keeping your head, shoulders and thighs in a straight line. Hold for three seconds. Return to upright. Do it three times. (Photo: Peter Frank/Corbis)

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For Pelvic Strength: Bridge - Lie on your back, with your feet glued flat to the floor. Clench your butt muscles and push your body toward the ceiling until your shoulders, hips and knees form a straight line. Release until your bottom almost touches the floor. Do it 20 times. (Photo: StA-gur Karlsson/Getty Images)

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For Pelvic Strength: Bridge - Lie on your back, with your feet glued flat to the floor. Clench your butt muscles and push your body toward the ceiling until your shoulders, hips and knees form a straight line. Release until your bottom almost touches the floor. Do it 20 times. (Photo: StA-gur Karlsson/Getty Images)

For Pelvic Strength: Plié Squats - Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointed outward at a 45º angle. Keep your body upright while pretending to sit in a chair, lowering your booty until your thighs are parallel with the floor. Push down through your heels to return to standing. Do it 15 times. (Photo: Peter Frank/Corbis)

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For Pelvic Strength: Plié Squats - Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointed outward at a 45º angle. Keep your body upright while pretending to sit in a chair, lowering your booty until your thighs are parallel with the floor. Push down through your heels to return to standing. Do it 15 times. (Photo: Peter Frank/Corbis)

Don’t Stop Working Out - When you work long hours, the last thing you want to do is hit the gym. But staying healthy and active is a great way to reduce stress, keep a healthy weight and strengthen your heart. What’s the point of being successful at work if you’re too sick and tired to enjoy it? (Photo: Fuse/Getty Images)

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For Core Strength: Plank - Lie on your stomach, legs straight out behind you. Then come up to your elbows and rise up on your toes. This is plank position. Contract your muscles to keep your bottom from popping up or sinking toward the floor. Hold for 30 seconds. Do it three times. (Want a bigger challenge? Come up to your hands and use an exercise ball.) (Photo: Fuse/Getty Images)

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For Core Strength: Corkscrew - Lie on your back, legs in the air, feet directly above your hips. Now lift your hips slightly while twisting them to the right. Lower. Repeat to left side. That’s one set; do ten sets. (Photo: Peathegee Inc/GettyImages)