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9 Workouts for Better Sex

Here, the fitness classes and crazes to help you tap into your sensual side, boost confidence and look good naked

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Pilates What It Is: Pilates is a mat-based workout system involving exercises that strengthen and stretch the whole body, providing control, balance and body awareness. The exercises themselves aren't sexy, but the benefits can be.

Bedroom Benefits: "Pilates targets your core, strengthening your abs, back, butt and pelvic floor muscles," says Shuruk. So you can expect stronger orgasms. Since Pilates is such a great overall workout, you can also expect circulation improvements, great for "people who have blood flow issues in the pelvic region." Ultimately, the strong core gained specifically from Pilates helps you feel physically powerful, which can rejuvenate emotional and sexual power.

Who Should Do It: "Pilates has the reputation for sculpting hard-bodies," says Shuruk, who also teaches Pilates. But more importantly, it's also great for those looking to "relieve pain, keep back issues at bay and improve posture" -- all extremely important for enjoying intimacy, especially during and after middle age.

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