It is not easy maintaining a healthy lifestyle on a normal day; it’s even more tiring than ever during the Covid-19 lockdown.

With the closure of gyms, space is limited and sometimes, it can be difficult to motivate yourself to work out.

Your bedroom can be turned to use during these unprecedented times, in order to maximize the benefits of a good session between the sheets – sexercise if possible and cool between you and your spouse.

There are quite a number of fabulous sexcercises ranging from the squat to the butter churner; these are the sex positions to engage in this lockdown to burn the most calories.

With the gyms and relaxation centers closed across the world due to the pandemic, people are being confined to exercising at home.

This should not be seen as a chore. If peradventure you were looking for exercises to replace your workout sessions, the following sex positions that are fat-burning for men and women have been detailed below.

Hot sex will make you sweat and some sexual positions demand a lot from certain muscle groups. Do not fret if you skip your cardio for the day. It is still possible for you to get erotic and experience the health benefits of sex internally and externally; just bear in mind that these sexual positions are not restricted to the bed.

Think outside the box [bedroom]. Look around you and see your dining room table, a kitchen counter or your new home office chair. Let go of yourself and pump up your exercise routine and be creative in your space.

Standing -Lack of space and privacy means getting naughty in a closet or staircase, but doing it standing has several fitness benefits for different muscle groups. This sexual position helps to build your core muscles, and improves your leg muscles too. The lady can flex her muscles and improve arm strength as she latches onto the man. However, a lot of stamina is needed for this act.

Lotus –This may seem like an easy sex position but it actually improves your glutes and core. The lotus position also makes it intimate as you and your partner are facing each other and can do some touching.

Doggy style -This is one of the most popular sexual positions for a man and a woman. It can stimulate both the sexes immediately. The doggy style stimulates a woman’s G-spot, pumps up a guy’s manhood and strengthens a woman’s core, quadriceps and gluts. As for men, the quads and the core too are not left out as they also get exercised.

Cowgirl –This is most ladies favourite sex position; as they are in command of their body and their sexual experience. Cowgirl flexes lower abs, pelvic muscles and calves – cowgirl serves as a great exercise to build stamina and the leg muscles.

Scissors -This position is recommended for pregnant women. It involves slow penetration and is not that tiring; but, the position uses your inner thigh muscles and the core due to lack of movement in this sexual position.

Bridge –This position requires fitness hence, you need to be fit to engage in this sexual position. It is quite demanding for women as she has to hold with her arms and legs, and her body has to be parallel to the bed. The bridge position exercises the biceps, triceps, abs, quads and glutes.

Arch –This is a very good way for a woman to reach orgasm. The arch position exercises the core muscles and the legs – gluts and quads. It is a lot more of an exercise than the bridge position.

Wheelbarrow -Up to 100 calories can be burnt with this position. This sexual position strengthens the arms of the woman and also that of the man. He can also use his leg muscles to support his partner.

Missionary -This position is beneficial for Butt muscles. Core muscles are also involved: By lifting your pelvic and not your lower back, you are using the core muscles.

Lunge -This may seem complicated but the lunge is a good way to exercise and improve flexibility. Here, the woman is on top of the man with one leg ahead of him and the other leg is extended behind her. Lunges as a sexual position are a good way to exercise the butt, core muscles, quads and hamstrings.

Couples should throughout this time of uncertainty, endeavour to take control of their health and wellbeing. No matter the situation, try to keep active, eat healthy and stay dehydrated.