Does having sex ruin a good workout?

Question

I had sex with my girl friend about 15mins before my workout. Then, I experienced slight fatigue while running on the treadmill and weight lifting. Is this normal? Or are there other factors that could be affecting my workout, other than sex?

Answer 1

Yeah, you could have used up all your energy during your first workout, and didn't have enough left for your second one.

Answer 2

You used up a bit of energy during sex that you didn't have later on during the workout. You also probably calmed your nerves, and were more relaxed during the workout, so that you didn't have the same amount of drive you might have had before.

Unless you're trying to set some sort of record, or training for an elite performance like the Tour de France, I'd say don't worry about it. Enjoy the workout you get, and enjoy the time with your girlfriend. You've got the best of both worlds.

Answer 3

Are you serious?? SEX IS A WORKOUT! You just have to be creative in bed or anywhere else for that matter.. If you're still being a wuss then workout first then have sex..

Answer 4

I experience the same thing and have tested it.

I believe it's twofold. Partially psychological and physical fatigue. Depends on my mood, what I've eaten, time of day, and most importantly what exercises I'm doing.

I most often feel alot better waiting till after my workout to have sex because I feel more energtic going into a workout with a clear thought.

Answer 5

It won't ruin it if you have it earlier in the day or after. However I had a girlfriend that I nailed so often, 7 times a day, that I lost 50 lbs off my bench press. Moderation is key. Here’s what I do and it has been working for me. Obviously a workout needs to be tailored to the individual, but these exercises may help.

Arms
Lying dumbbell triceps extensions
standing barbell curl
behind head reverse hammers
one-arm preacher curl
Close-grip pushdowns
incline dumbbell curl
Parallel bar dips
hammer curl
Single-arm reverse-grip pushdowns
reverse grip EZ bar
rope push downs
super light dumbbell curls

Chest
Dumbbell Incline Presses,
Pullovers and Presses,
Dumbbell Bench Presses,
Narrow-Grip Bench Presses,
Incline Dumbbell Flyes,
Barbell Incline Presses,
Push-Ups Between Benches,
Cable standing incline flyes
Cable standing decline flyes

Back
Barbell row
Dumbbell Row
Lat Pull Downs
Cable Row
Lower Back Machine
Forearms
lite wide lat pulldowns
Supermans

Shoulders
Lateral Raises
Bent-Over Lateral Raises
No rest front raises
Shrugs
Military Presses
Front Raises
Rotator Cuffs
Superlight lateral raises

On incline bench, with 2 10lbs dumbbells:

1st: Facing forward bring dumbbells up from sides to parallel to ground palms inward, slow repeat for ten reps.
2nd: Facing bench bring dumbbells up from sides backwards as far as you can palms inward, slow repeat for ten reps.
3rd: Stand up with dumbbells and do 10 lateral raises.
4th: Back in position 2, raise arms so they are forward, palms inward, arms bent in a semi bear hug position and parallel to ground. Bring to sides and back to center for 10 reps. I usually do 5 lbs here because this exercise is hard.

Do this set three times with out rest. The third set I change to all 5 lb movements. All of this is slow pace, like 1 second up and one second down.

Legs
Squats
Leg Extentions
Leg Curls
Adductors
Abductors
Calf Lifts
Glute Machine
Leg lifts

I also do 100 crunches per night.

My idea is to hit a variety of ranges and movements in order to work the muscle to the maximum. I tend to use a weight I can do for 10 reps and for 25 reps on the last two movements. Apart from this I do 20 minutes or Cardio every day and stretch before and after the workout, as well as frequently during. Stretching is very important to muscular growth because not only does it help prevent injury and alleviate recovery pain, but it also stretches out the fascia tissue that surrounds the muscle and inhibits its growth. When you are pumped and you stretch is when you get the best stretch of the fascia. Lastly rest and nutrition are every bit as important as the workout itself. Eating enough protein for the muscle to recover and grow as well as enough carbohydrates to replenish diminished glycogen stores in the muscles and liver is vital for repair and being ready for the next time you tax those muscles.

Answer 6

You're probably better with having sex twice in a row if you're going that route! It's a full workout and the best form of exercise there is! No matter how much cramping or tired you get, your body keeps on going!! :)

Answer 7

Perhaps you should see how it would work the other way around.

See if a workout would ruin good sex.

If it does then maybe you should stop during them both so close together.

Answer 8

actually sex is a highly intense workout and it burns lots of calories, so you were probably fatigued because of that.

Answer 9

and i thought sex was a workout. well you ruin that for me (smile). workout before you get down.

Answer 10

Sex IS a good workout!! Why bother after that:)?!?