HOW DOES SEX IMPACT YOUR WORKOUTS?
There is a belief that sex can decrease testosterone levels in the body. This belief makes many athletes want to avoid sex for several days or weeks. The allegations that sex will cloud the mind, reduce the time of reaction, and effect overall performance has been going on for quite sometime. However, recent studies have revealed that this notion is simply a myth.
FINDINGS FROM THE SPORTS SCIENCE STUDY
FSN Sports Science conducted a study to determine how sex before or after a workout may affect performance. This study was purposely conducted to conclusively determine how sex alters our levels of testosterone and what effect the change has on workout performance. Sports Science producers sought the help of Chris Byrd, a heavyweight boxing champion who was asked to refrain from sex for one full week. After that one week, his fitness performance was tested. The levels of testosterone, strength of the legs, and punching power were also recorded. Byrd was then allowed to have as many sexual encounters with his wife as possible and requested to return for performance testing after sex.
SEX BEFORE WORKOUT MAY IMPROVE PERFORMANCE
According to the results, cardiovascular health remained constant before and just after sex. Surprisingly, the strength of legs and punching power improved after sex. The levels of testosterone also increased by 20% after Byrd had engaged in sex. Based on the results and findings of this study, it can be concluded that the performance of an athlete may be enhanced through sex. If you engage in sex before an intense workout or other strenuous performance, you can increase the levels of testosterone and you can at least maintain the same performance or even do better.
