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Sims can exercise in various different ways in The Sims series. While the benefits and consequences of exercise differ slightly in each game, the general result is that the Sim builds a physical skill.

The Sims
The Sims introduced a weight machine that adult Sims could use to build their body skill. Superstar introduced an exercise machine that was functionally similar to the one in the base game. Sims can also go swimming, and will still gradually gain body skill even though the blue skill bar does not appear.

Children can swim, but will not gain any skills from doing so. Sims may also play basketball, but this will not build their body skill.

The Sims 2
The Sims 2 added more options for exercising. In addition to weight machines, Sims of all agesconfirm can work out in front of a stereo. Teens and older can attempt to do yoga. Treadmills, goalposts, and basketball were also introduced. If Bon Voyage is installed, Sims can do tai chi. Apartment Life added the ability for all Sims child and older to jump rope, allowing even poorer Sims to be able to exercise without expensive equipment. FreeTime allowed Sims to go jogging.

Exercise builds the body skill for all ages, and also improves a Sim's fitness. A Sim's fitness will not change while they are exercising—only when they stop.