Examining the Link Between Exercise and Marital Arguments in Clinical Couples

Physical exercise has the potential to alleviate marital tension; however, less is know about the relationship between exercise and marital tension in couples who are receiving relationship therapy. This study had 36 clinically-distressed couples complete online questionnaires about their hours of exercise and marriage satisfaction and stress on a daily basis. The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between exercise and marital tension. Results revealed a negative impact of exercise on marriage in clinically-distressed couples.