Athletic (skill)

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. Also unlocks 'Flex' social.


 * 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.

Opportunities

 * 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!


 * 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!


 * 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.


 * 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


 * 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.


 * 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.


 * Received: Random
 * Goal: Work out using Don't Break a Sweat for 3 hours.
 * Reward: Improved Athletic Skill
 * 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.


 * Received: Random
 * Goal: Gain maximum Strength.
 * Reward: §§§
 * Location: N/A
 * Text: The head fitness instructor at the Stadium wants to see if you can reach the pinnacle of athelthic perfection. Your challenge is to attain the most muscular body shape possible through careful sculpting and an unbroken fitness regimen. There's a large cash reward if you can see if through to the end!