“Because every Sim deserves to run away from their problems in style.”
From sunrise jogs to punching bag showdowns, the Fitness Skill helps your Sims live longer, train harder, and shine in athletic careers.
🎯 Skill Info
- Skill Type: Major Skill
- Focus: Fitness
- 📦 Base Game Compatible
- 📽️ Video Tutorial: Watch here
🚶♂️ How to Build the Fitness Skill
Your Sim can build the Fitness skill by:
- 🏃 Clicking themselves and choosing Jog (budget-friendly and skill-boosting!)
- 🏋️ Visiting public gyms for free use of machines
- 🛍️ Buying home equipment like treadmills, punching bags, and weight machines
- 🧖♂️ Using spas or community lots with fitness amenities
As they level up, your Sim will unlock:
- Faster, more efficient workouts
- 💬 New social interactions
- 🏋️ Additional workout types on machines
🧗♀️ Skill Level Progression
| Level | Unlocks |
|---|---|
| 1 | 🚶 No perks yet — but you’re on your way! |
| 2 | 💬 “Discuss Workout Techniques” interaction |
| 3 | 🏃 “Endurance Run” (Treadmill), Workout Research on PC, Swim Faster |
| 4 | 🥊 “Box” (Punching Bag), “Heavy Lifting” (Weight Machine) |
| 5 | 🍹 Make Protein Shakes, “No Sweat Run”, Improved Swimming |
| 6 | 💪 Show Off Muscles, Faster Swim Speed |
| 7 | ⛰️ “Hill Challenge” unlocked (Treadmill) |
| 8 | 🔥 “Epic Workout” unlocked (Weight Machine) |
| 9 | 🥋 Practice Fighting (No relationship damage!) |
| 10 | 🧑🏫 Can now Mentor other Sims in Fitness |
💼 Careers That Benefit From Fitness
| Career | Why It Helps |
|---|---|
| 🧑🚀 Astronaut | Fitness boosts performance & promotions |
| 🏃 Athlete | Core daily skill, needed for advancement |
| 🌎 Conservationist | Fieldwork relies on stamina |
| 🎖️ Military | Physical strength is vital for progress |
🧪 Cheats, Traits & Ideal Moods
| Category | Info |
|---|---|
| 🔢 Cheat | stats.set_skill_level Skill_Fitness 10 |
| 😊 Best Mood | Energized |
| 🌿 Traits | Active, Bro, Loves the Outdoors |
| 🎯 Aspirations | Bodybuilder, Extreme Sports Enthusiast |
💡 Tips & Strategy
- 🏠 Set up a home gym for easy, frequent workouts
- 🤰 Sims in third trimester cannot exercise — plan around it
- 🍔 Sims can gain weight — use cardio to lose it, strength training to build muscle
- 🧘 Yoga & 🏀 basketball help too! Explore alternative workouts
- 🧑🏫 Maxed Fitness allows your Sim to mentor others (great for families or roommates)
🧘♂️ Bonus Fitness Activities
| Activity | Benefit |
|---|---|
| 🧘 Yoga & Meditation | Keeps Sims Energized, reduces negative buffs |
| 🏊 Swimming | Full-body workout, fast skill gains |
| 🏀 Basketball | Increases Fitness + builds relationships |
| 🧗 Climbing Walls | High-intensity Fitness boost (needs Rock Climbing gear or wall) |
❤️ Fitness & Sim Life
The Fitness Skill isn’t just about six-packs:
- 🧬 Higher Fitness helps Sims live longer
- 💥 Reduces fatigue during other activities
- 💬 Unlocks exclusive social interactions
- 🧗 Boosts success in active careers and challenges
💬 Got a favourite workout routine or Sim glow-up moment?
Drop it in the comments below — we love a good before-and-after story! ✨
🎥 Video Tutorial
🔚 Final Thoughts
Whether your Sim wants to run marathons, show off their muscles, or just keep up with the toddlers — Fitness makes life smoother, longer, and more active. A healthy Sim is a happy Sim! 🏃♀️💪
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