Couples watch: More love, less handles

(FOX Providence) - You don't need to get on the psychologist's couch to improve your relationship; you need to get off it — and into the nearest Gold's Gym .

Whether you're on your second date or celebrating your 22nd anniversary, one thing is true: Relationships require work. But not necessarily the kind you might expect. As it turns out, couples that exercise together strengthen more than their muscles; they also strengthen their romantic connection.

"Your endorphin and pheromone levels are at their highest after a session at the gym," says Belisa Vranich, a clinical psychologist at the Gold's Gym Fitness Institute and author of Get a Grip: Your Two-Week Mental Makeover. These are the feel-good hormones linked to arousal and attraction — and they can have a powerful effect on you and your partner: "They automatically make you like the person you're with even more, regardless of whether you're a happy new couple or on the brink of a breakup," she says.

Last year, we showed you how to tap into your body's natural love potion to improve specific elements your relationship: trust, intensity, intimacy and communication.

This year, we've got four more love-enhancing workouts designed for each chapter of your relationship. Whether you're a new couple just beginning to get to know each other or a pair of Valentine's veterans looking to reignite the flame, we've got the solution for you.

To start, click here for the workout that best describes your relationship.