16 Reasons Fit People Are Better in Bed

When it comes to the between-the-sheets tango, there's only one way to do it: with a fit person. Aside from the obvious benefits of getting down with a healthy, active partner (those abs! That booty!), there are some less obvious perks to sexing up your swole-mate. Here are 16 reasons why fit people are just plain better in bed.

They know all about reps, so round two is no problem.
NBC

They know all about reps, so round two is no problem.

Round three, anyone?

They're flexible, which is ALWAYS a bonus in bed.
Disney

They're flexible, which is ALWAYS a bonus in bed.

Want to gain flexibility? Try this sex-ercise!

Long sessions at the gym are basically just endurance training for sexy times.
Warner Bros.

Long sessions at the gym are basically just endurance training for sexy times.

If they can last an hour at CrossFit, they'll definitely last in the sack.

They're nice to look at.
Warner Bros.

They're nice to look at.

Like, really nice.

You won't be stuck in missionary every time — stamina means mixing things up!
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You won't be stuck in missionary every time — stamina means mixing things up!

Unless it was leg day, of course.

If they can run 26.2 miles without stopping, just think of the possibilities in the bedroom.
New Line Cinema

If they can run 26.2 miles without stopping, just think of the possibilities in the bedroom.

You're about to embark on a whole different type of marathon.

They know how tough it is to maintain a hot bod, so they'll appreciate yours even more.
Marvel

They know how tough it is to maintain a hot bod, so they'll appreciate yours even more.

Maybe they'll even offer to massage your sore muscles . . .

They're competitive, which can lead to some very sexy bedtime games.
20th Century Studios

They're competitive, which can lead to some very sexy bedtime games.

Pants-free basketball is just the start.

They're seriously strong, which means fun stuff like shower sex.
The CW

They're seriously strong, which means fun stuff like shower sex.

No more cramped legs or awkward tumbles!

Toned muscles = scientifically better orgasms. Seriously.
Sony Pictures

Toned muscles = scientifically better orgasms. Seriously.

"Improved muscle tone can increase sexual gratification since orgasms depend on multiple muscle activity," said physiologist Franci Cohen.

They've got no problem being sweaty . . .
New Line Cinema

They've got no problem being sweaty . . .

In fact, they love it!

Instead of ordering pizza to satisfy break-time munchies, they'll have healthy food on hand.
Paramount Pictures

Instead of ordering pizza to satisfy break-time munchies, they'll have healthy food on hand.

Fresh produce, green juice . . . you name it!

You'll never get stuck doing all the work.
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You'll never get stuck doing all the work.

Teamwork for the win!

They won't let you sleep through your workout the morning after.
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They won't let you sleep through your workout the morning after.

Get ready to do the walk of shame all the way to Spin class.

They're used to encouraging fellow gym-goers, so they'll definitely be vocal when you do your thing.
NBC

They're used to encouraging fellow gym-goers, so they'll definitely be vocal when you do your thing.

Bring on the compliments, baby!