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.