Exercise not just for fitness, also has psychological benefits in Relationships

Research has shown that levels of physiological sexual arousal in women are significantly increased 15 minutes after a workout, and remain raised for at least 30 minutes post-exercise.

In a recent research on Sex Hormones, Exercise and Women: Scientific and Clinical Aspects, an indicator of sexual arousal, known as VPA, was seen to be significantly increased at 15 minutes, marginally increased at 30 minutes, but lower at five minutes post-exercise, as blood flow shifts to temporarily help restore the working muscles.

The findings supported the notion that exercise increases sexual arousal via physiological mechanisms, as opposed to psychological changes such as any alterations in mood or self-confidence that may have been a consequence of exercise.

However, a recent survey of about 600 active women in relationships looked at both the psychological and physiological benefits of exercise especially when with their partner.

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The research, carried out by the gym operator PureGym, showed over 35 per cent of women feel more sexually attracted to their partner after exercising together, highlighting the impact of exercise on some cognitive sexual hormones.

The data also found over 36 per cent of those surveyed felt more confident about their appearance when working out with a partner.

Overall, women felt that exercising with their partner improves the strength of their relationship, just as much as their fitness levels.

Almost 64 per cent of women whom felt that working out together made their relationship stronger, and almost more than half (51 per cent) said it had made it last longer.

(credits: express.co.uk, edited by Increase Chisom)

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