Any activity that gets your heart beating faster and you breathing harder is obviously great for building your stamina. And by now everyone knows about kegels and pelvic thrusts, but is there more you could be doing during your workout to boost your performance? Read on to find out all the ways to get the most bang from your fitness routine.

Work your Core

Ever seen a belly dancer flip one coin in a row down her belly at a time? A strong, flexible core underpins most everything you do. That includes performing between the sheets. Next time you’re on top in the bedroom really zone in on just how much you engage your core, and then think of how much more you could do with more core control and strength.

Swimming

Swimming can take years off your sex life! Harvard researchers found that male and female swimmers in their 60s had sex lives similar to people 20 years younger. Swimming builds endurance, boosts blood flow, improves flexibility and strength, and slashes stress.

Hinging

Forget the plank and try the hinge to help hold yourself in some serious Kama Sutra positions without your back or legs giving out. Lean back at a 45-degree angle for a few seconds before returning upright and repeat. The move is subtle but creates a lot of staying power. You could even turn this into a set by going from the hinge to the plank to get a full body workout going.

Yoga

If you are new to yoga start with the cat/cow combo stretch It limbers your spine, helps get you into an even breathing rhythm, and improves focus. If you are more advanced, try the Frog pose This move will make you more flexible and give you better balance and control when you’re on top. It’s an intense hip opener that stretches your inner thighs, groin, and hips.

Make an exercise date with your significant other. Studies show that challenging physical activities spark arousal. You can work on building and banging each other’s summer bodies together.