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

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.

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.

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!

It may have something to do with the jiggle I feel in my belly.. I don't know, what do you think? O.o

I can do the things i want to do without having to stop for a rest.

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.

When I can take my shirt off in public and not feel ashamed or embarrassed. Thats when Im fit.

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

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

I can squat 145 lbs. I still have a long way to go

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.

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

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.