Whether they prefer yoga, like Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder, or jogging outdoors, like Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake, celebrity couples embrace the "it takes two to make a thing go right" adage when it comes to exercise. After all, working out as a couple allows you to spend quality time together, keep each other motivated, and strengthen your bond.
Studies have consistently revealed that finding a workout partner can not only increase your motivation but also improve your performance. So why not make that fitness buddy be your significant other like these celebrity couples?
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Julianne Hough & Brooks Laich
“I’m a huge advocate of being outdoors, so I love hiking,” Julianne Hough says of her favorite exercise. On the weekends, she enjoys hitting the trails with her fiancé, Washington Capitals player Brooks Laich, and their dogs, Lexi and Harley.
Ali Larter & Hayes MacArthur
Heroes star Ali Larter works on her forehand, volley, and backspin by facing off against her husband, Hayes MacArthur, at the Los Angeles area tennis courts.
Claire Danes & Hugh Dancy
Homeland star Claire Danes and husband Hugh Dancy excel at keeping pace with one another. They were a hot-to-trot couple — literally — during a recent run in Santa Monica, California.
Nikki Reed & Ian Somerhalder
"Mom, for many years, has been the voice that gently whispers reminders to meditate, do yoga, enroll in school, and go for walks—anything that prioritizes exercising the mind and the soul," Sleepy Hollow's Nikki Reed said in Elle magazine. Reed's husband, Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder, also incorporates yoga into his fitness regimen, so clearly, they figured, Why not go to that "om" place together?
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Channing Tatum & Jenna Dewan-Tatum
They fell in love while dancing together on the set of Step Up, but Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan-Tatum stay fit on and off the dance floor. The lovebirds are often spotted going out together for jogs or swimming and paddle boarding at the beach.
Naomi Watts & Liev Schreiber
Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber are often spotted in New York City, where the couple likes to ride bicycles.
Matt Damon & Luciana Barroso
"My wife is my soul mate," Matt Damon said of wife Luciana Barroso as the couple celebrated its 10-year anniversary in July 2015. "I don't like being apart from her." The lovebirds, who have four daughters together, even work on their fitness goals as a unit, attending private sessions at the Rise Movement gym in Los Angeles.
Reese Witherspoon & Jim Toth
Back in May, avid jogger Reese Witherspoon posted an article on her Facebook page about the link between running and cognitive clarity. Witherspoon clearly agrees that an invigorating mind has physical and mental benefits. The actress runs for an hour on a near-daily basis, often accompanied by her partner in life and in stride, husband Jim Toth.
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Alessandra Ambrosio & Jamie Mazur
It was Brazilian supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio's husband, Jamie Mazur, who piqued her interest in yoga. In addition to their couple and family yoga outings (the latter incorporate the couple's 7-year-old daughter, Anja), Mazur and Ambrosio attend SoulCycle classes.
Joshua Jackson & Diane Kruger
Model/actress Diane Kruger and her beau of 10 years, The Affair's Joshua Jackson, enjoy hitting the slopes together. The two even squeeze in some skiing time when they visit Park City, Utah, for the Sundance Film Festival.
Emily Blunt & John Krasinski
How did Emily Blunt go from lovable rom-com star to butt-kicking action heroine? Celebrity trainer Jason Walsh whipped Emily Blunt into shape for Edge of Tomorrow and Sicario. Walsh also got Blunt's husband, The Office's John Krasinski, into soldier-worthy shape for the thriller 13 Hours. The husband-and-wife duo often visit Walsh's Rise Movement gym together.
Pink & Carey Hart
Pink and husband Carey Hart share a love of adventure — after all, her musical performances often involve gravity-defying aerial acrobatics, while he made his mark in the world of freestyle motocross. It's no surprise, then, that they enjoy surfing and riding motorcycles, but the two also enjoy more low-key fitness activities, such as jogging and bicycling.
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Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel
Both Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake are outdoorsy types who prioritize active lifestyles. Whether they're snowboarding, jogging, hiking, or just walking their dogs, the spouses put the sexy in sweating it out.
Hailey Clauson & Julian Herrera
Yoga clearly brings out the playful side of model Hailey Clauson and boyfriend Julian Herrera. The two were playfully pushing each other, then holding hands, after leaving a yoga class in New York City.
Elisha Cuthbert & Dion Phaneuf
Canadian actress Elisha Cuthbert, known for her roles in 24 and Happy Endings, has mastered the art of rowing in sync with her husband, NHL player Dion Phaneuf, during their tropical vacations. Not only is kayaking a fun couples' activity, but it's a calorie-scorching workout that requires teamwork.
Ashlee Simpson & Evan Ross
For years, Ashlee Simpson has sworn by the Tracy Anderson method. "There's dancing, and it's an amazing workout," Simpson raved. Throughout her pregnancy with her second child, daughter Jagger Snow, Simpson religiously visited Anderson's studio — often accompanied by her doting and equally fitness-minded hubby, Evan Ross.
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Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Justin Mikita
Whenever they hit the beach, Modern Family star Jesse Tyler Ferguson and his husband, Justin Mikita, schedule in some time for fun physical activities such as paddle boarding.
Kelly Ripa & Mark Consuelos
Talk about putting a spin on things! SoulCycle fan Kelly Ripa introduced her husband, Mark Consuelos, to the indoor cycling sessions known for their high-energy instructors — and the two have been riding high ever since. "I love it,” Kelly Ripa says of SoulCycle. “The teachers say things you walk away with for the rest of your day—the rest of your life, really!”
Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban
"We try to exercise as a family, which makes it much easier to squeeze [workouts] in among everything else and, of course, much more enjoyable," Nicole Kidman says of staying fit while juggling work, marriage, and motherhood. Oftentimes, then, she'll hit the gym with her country singer husband, Keith Urban, or go on walks with him and the kids.
Fergie & Josh Duhamel
"The most important thing I do for my self-esteem is work out," Fergie has said of her dedication to exercise. Clearly, Fergie's husband, Josh Duhamel, shares the sentiment since the couple is often spotted going on runs. Unlike Duhamel, however, the "Glamorous" singer never laces up without picking up some headphones and queuing her favorite energy-building tunes.
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Amy Adams & Darren Le Gallo
Amy Adams and husband Darren Le Gallo go on fitness dates to the Rise Movement gym in West Hollywood. "My facility is very private," says famed trainer Jason Walsh of why his Rise Movement gym is becoming a celebrity hot spot. "It's great for people that need an inviting and calm environment."
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Maria Menounos & Keven Undergaro
"I used to hate [running], but now I love it," E! News host Maria Menounos told Shape. Jogging alongside her fiancé, Keven Undergaro, is one way to sweeten the deal!
David Boreanaz & Jamie Bergman
Even while on a weekend trip to New York City, Bones star David Boreanaz and wife Jaime Bergman fit in an early morning workout. The two were spotted leaving an Equinox gym and sipping on green juices.
