Athletic (skill)

For other meanings, see Athletic (disambiguation).

Athletic is a skill in The Sims 3.

Sims with the Athletic trait gain the skill faster. Athletic Sims enjoy working out, and get a cool vibe when they are at the gym. Most Athletic Sims will aspire to work out, or to become a Professional Athlete. Athletic Sims can also train others, and enjoy talking about Athletics with other Sims.

Statistics

Hours of Cardio Workouts, Hours of Strength Workouts, Distance Jogged

Challenges

Body Builder

Body Builders have dedicated at least 60 hours to strength workouts. This dedication pays off, because they are never fatigued after strength workouts.

Marathon Runner

Marathon Runners must run at least 500 kilometers before they earn the title. However, accomplishing this incredible feat guarantees them a longer, healthier life.

Fitness Nut

Fitness Nuts have spent 75 hours focusing on cardio workouts. All that time experiencing the burn means they are no longer fatigued after cardio workouts.

Abilities

Level	Ability	Notes
1	Don't Break a Sweat	Allows the Sim to work out without losing hygiene.
1	Jog	Allows the Sim to jog to any location
3	Good Pace	Allows the Sim work out longer before getting tired.
3	Pumped	Sim gains the "Pumped Up" moodlet when working out long enough
5	Push Yourself	Allows the Sim to work out longer and harder at the cost of being more sore
5	Run Faster	Run faster when using 'Go Here' interaction
6	Train	Allows the Sim to train another Sim.
7	Quick Burst	Sim Works Out much faster and experiences the gains and fatigue much sooner

Opportunities

Add It Up

Received: Phone

Goal: Gain a level in Athletic Skill

Reward: Cash Bonus (Random)

Location: Stadium

Text: The head fitness instructor thinks you can reach the next level of your athletic journey, but not without a little effort! Improve your Athletic Skill by one level and return to the stadium for a cash bonus!

At the Health Seminar

Received: Random

Goal: Go to the hospital within the time limit and give a lecture at a seminar (takes 2 hours).

Reward: §250

Location: Hospital

Text: A friend from the gym has informed you that there's a health seminar coming to town, and that it'll feature speakers about new healthy lifestyle concepts. You've built up quite the reputation as a fitness guru - everyone's hoping you'll assist the health seminar and deliver a speech full of helpful advice. You'll be paid for your help, assuming you get to the Hospital in time!

Bursting with Energy

Received:

Goal: Work Out until you become Pumped to improve your Athletic skill

Reward: Pumped Moodlet

Location:

Text: You were told when receiving your initial athletic training that working out for a sustained duration might lead to a powerful feeling that can only be described as "Pumped." Work Out until Pumped to improve your Athletic Skill and earn that great feeling.

The Complete Circuit

Received: Random

Goal: 30 minutes of each: TV/stereo workout, Jogging, and Swimming

Reward: Cash Bonus (Random)

Location: Stadium

Text: Your fitness instructor taught you to seek variety while training to give every muscle a chance to flex and flourish. Vary up your routine by working out with a TV or stereo, then going for a jog, and finally by swimming for at least 30 minutes to earn a cash bonus.

Desert Air... Good?

Received: Phone

Goal: Travel to Al Simhara, jog a total of 4 hours while there, return home, and report to the Sim.

Reward:Increased Athletic skill, increased relationship with Sim, and §3,000.

Location: Al Simhara

Text: [Sim] has done plenty of overseas training courses and has challenged you to run in the desert air of Al Simhara to build endurance and improve your Athletic skill.

Jog Everywhere

Received: Random

Goal: Jog for 1 continuous hour.

Reward: Cash

Location: Specific Sim you must talk to to complete task ("manager" of the gym).

Text: A manager at the gym has challenged you to jog 1 hour around town. The managers of the challenge are giving you a tracking device to make sure you're actually running! Start jogging, then return the device when you're done to earn a cash prize.

No Sweat!

Received: Random

Goal: Work out using Don't Break a Sweat for 3 hours.

Reward: Improved Athletic Skill, "No Sweat" work out option no longer deplete your hygine mood

Location: N/A

Text: A couple people at the gym are spreading rumors about your rather sweaty workouts. In addition to a little antiperspirant, you should use the "Don't Break a Sweat" option for a few hours during your next workout to improve your Athletic Skill.