What traits describe you as "fit" or "out of shape"?

DaigaDaiga
DaigaDaiga Posts: 8 Member
edited November 13 in Chit-Chat
I feel out of shape every time I climb a few flights of stairs.

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  • thisonetimeatthegym
    thisonetimeatthegym Posts: 1,977 Member
    My profile pic is me doing feats of fitness. The fat on my belly laughs at me while I do them.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    edited November 2016
    Depends on your definition of 'fit'. I can do a 7 miles moderate hike without needing a break and without breaking a sweat, but I probably wouldn't be able to lift a 120 lb box without having a bit of trouble (female, 5'5", 135 lbs), and I do have some fat in my midsection still.
  • denversillygoose
    denversillygoose Posts: 708 Member
    I can ride 100 miles on my bike and touch my toes (not at the same time). I can also carry the 50lb bag of dog food to my car by myself. That's enough for me. Ditto on the tummy fat. I'm almost 40 and it's probably not going away.
  • StealthHealth
    StealthHealth Posts: 2,417 Member
    Technically fit is a shortening of "fit for purpose" and so you could argue that a long term couch potato who had no desire to do anything else was fit - Their body had adapted to their lifestyle and so was fit for purpose. On that basis, those who routinely push themselves to do more (run, lift, swim, whatever) are some of the least fit.

    But, in the common usage of fit, I'd consider someone who struggled with everyday tasks like a flight or two or stairs, carrying shopping, walking at a steady pace without being able to hold a conversation as "out of shape" or significantly unfit.
  • NorthCascades
    NorthCascades Posts: 10,968 Member
    Fit: I can ride my bike over a mountain pass! :smile:
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  • tulips_and_tea
    tulips_and_tea Posts: 5,741 Member
    melmelw03 wrote: »
    I can change the 5 gallon water bottle without help. So that's pretty much like being a Crossfit bada$$ right?

    This was my first biggest accomplishment when I started lifting, so I agree with you!
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    I feel pretty fit when I use the chainsaw or maul to cut trees and split them into firewood.
  • Sinistrous
    Sinistrous Posts: 5,589 Member
    It may have something to do with the jiggle I feel in my belly.. I don't know, what do you think? O.o
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  • MiniMansell1964
    MiniMansell1964 Posts: 188 Member
    I can do the things i want to do without having to stop for a rest.
  • _dixiana_
    _dixiana_ Posts: 3,262 Member
    Francl27 wrote: »
    Depends on your definition of 'fit'. I can do a 7 miles moderate hike without needing a break and without breaking a sweat, but I probably wouldn't be able to lift a 120 lb box without having a bit of trouble (female, 5'5", 135 lbs), and I do have some fat in my midsection still.

    Same!
  • JSaus13
    JSaus13 Posts: 124 Member
    melmelw03 wrote: »
    I can change the 5 gallon water bottle without help. So that's pretty much like being a Crossfit bada$$ right?

    This made me giggle. We have that at work and I always freak out when I'm the one who gets it to that point to change. I've done it a few times, but I make sure that nobody is watching. It's not pretty. :s
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    DaigaDaiga wrote: »
    What traits describe you as "fit" or "out of shape"?

    My legs, arms, chest, azz, and upper back show me as fit.
    My love handles, belly, and back fat show me as out of shape.



  • PowerMan40
    PowerMan40 Posts: 766 Member
    When I can take my shirt off in public and not feel ashamed or embarrassed. Thats when Im fit.
  • NorthCascades
    NorthCascades Posts: 10,968 Member
    Fit.

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  • synchkat
    synchkat Posts: 37,368 Member
    Fit...I lifted my mom in her wheelchair up some steps when she broke her leg. I take the stairs always at my parents seniors residence to not tie up the elevators.

    Out of shape...running up said stairs make me tired
  • tuckerrj
    tuckerrj Posts: 1,453 Member
    I felt fit when I ran (without walking) my first 5k.
  • CooCooPuff
    CooCooPuff Posts: 4,374 Member
    I felt fit when this summer when I was keeping step with younger middle to high school kids on a summer trip.

    I would have been miserable with the stairs and walking if I were there age at 200+ lbs
  • PurringMyrrh
    PurringMyrrh Posts: 5,276 Member
    I get winded just getting dressed.
  • OS_KAT
    OS_KAT Posts: 176 Member
    I can squat 145 lbs. I still have a long way to go
  • canadianlbs
    canadianlbs Posts: 5,199 Member
    i worked in a place where we built our own servers from the box up. then we had to get them into the racks in the server room. it always pissed me off that us girl testers had to summon some guy to do this part of it.

    they were loaners that cost something like 80k each, and i was a contractor and not exactly covered by the 'um, so oops' clause so i just swallowed it at the time. but i would sure like to go back there right now. 60 pound server would be like nothing to me *swaggers*.
  • born_of_fire74
    born_of_fire74 Posts: 776 Member
    I feel fit because I am strong enough do all the bending, lifting, hauling and packing that I need to at work these days. I feel fit because I don't have trouble sleeping due to pain in my low back, shoulders or neck anymore.

    I feel out of shape because I can't do as many or as much of specific exercises as I want to. The thing is though, the amount of chin-ups, push-ups, weight I can lift etc. just goes up each time I reach a particular goal--I guess I'll always feel out of shape somehow.
  • NorthCascades
    NorthCascades Posts: 10,968 Member
    @born_of_fire74 Cyclists say "it never gets easier, you just get faster."
  • Gimsteinn
    Gimsteinn Posts: 7,678 Member
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    To me fit means I can do almost everything with ease.. If I have to climb or do pull ups/chin ups to get there, if I can lift heavy weights, run for 5miles with out being out of breath and swim with ease. Fit to means I'm in full control of my body in everything I do.
    So far I'm only strong so I don't believe I'm fit. I still can't run for a mile. My stamina is not fit and I need to fix that
  • thisonetimeatthegym
    thisonetimeatthegym Posts: 1,977 Member
    HeyaBerg wrote: »
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    To me fit means I can do almost everything with ease.. If I have to climb or do pull ups/chin ups to get there, if I can lift heavy weights, run for 5miles with out being out of breath and swim with ease. Fit to means I'm in full control of my body in everything I do.
    So far I'm only strong so I don't believe I'm fit. I still can't run for a mile. My stamina is not fit and I need to fix that

    Fantastic!

    Have you seen the thread named "what are YOUR New Fitness Goals?" - I have a video of the women's calisthenics world championships. It's amazing, and so are you!
  • KyleGrace8
    KyleGrace8 Posts: 2,205 Member
    Fit for me is more aesthetics and being able to climb flights of stairs without being winded. Like, a toned body that doesn't have to be able to lift a car or anything! haha I guess my definition is lacking...Unfit would be not being able to keep up even with just regular people.
  • Karb_Kween
    Karb_Kween Posts: 2,681 Member
    melmelw03 wrote: »
    I can change the 5 gallon water bottle without help. So that's pretty much like being a Crossfit bada$$ right?

    I can open up a big jar of pickles .... with a butter knife and my shirt

    I can also open a bottle of wine if I stick between my legs and pull really hard.. its a slow process thaf one
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