FabSwingers.com forum: What does athletic mean on a profile

By *usman 199 OP Man
over a year ago

Stockport

Always makes me snigger. Does it mean they are good at the 100 metres sprint or any other track and field events like discus or pole vault. Just wondered

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By *oo hotCouple
over a year ago

North West

"Always makes me snigger. Does it mean they are good at the 100 metres sprint or any other track and field events like discus or pole vault. Just wondered

It means that if you are overweight, out of shape and unfit - you are likely to be ignored if/when you send a random wink or message to a person/couple who describe themselves as athletic.

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By *usman 199 OP Man
over a year ago

Stockport

"Always makes me snigger. Does it mean they are good at the 100 metres sprint or any other track and field events like discus or pole vault. Just wondered

It means that if you are overweight, out of shape and unfit - you are likely to be ignored if/when you send a random wink or message to a person/couple who describe themselves as athletic.

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By *TK421-Man
over a year ago

Cheltenham

I just ran 5k in 18 minutes and 13.1 miles in 1h 38..... Do I have an Athletic body then?

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By *usman 199 OP Man
over a year ago

Stockport

"I just ran 5k in 18 minutes and 13.1 miles in 1h 38..... Do I have an Athletic body then?"
you are good medal material

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By *929Man
over a year ago

bedlington

The only option you can put if your neither slim or curvy haha

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By * and M lookingCouple
over a year ago

Worcester

Probably means that they can run?

A bath?

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By *inger_SnapWoman
over a year ago

Hampshire/Dorset

Body type... Slim and reasonably fit. Less muscles then a body builder.

I always think cyclist/swimmer/runner.

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By *usman 199 OP Man
over a year ago

Stockport

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By *TK421-Man
over a year ago

Cheltenham

"I just ran 5k in 18 minutes and 13.1 miles in 1h 38..... Do I have an Athletic body then?you are good medal material

Right I'm changing mine from average to athletic then.....

No not that confident.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Always makes me snigger. Does it mean they are good at the 100 metres sprint or any other track and field events like discus or pole vault. Just wondered

It means that if you are overweight, out of shape and unfit - you are likely to be ignored if/when you send a random wink or message to a person/couple who describe themselves as athletic.

Not from my experience

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By *usman 199 OP Man
over a year ago

Stockport

"Always makes me snigger. Does it mean they are good at the 100 metres sprint or any other track and field events like discus or pole vault. Just wondered

It means that if you are overweight, out of shape and unfit - you are likely to be ignored if/when you send a random wink or message to a person/couple who describe themselves as athletic.

Not from my experience

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m dead good at darts?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's more about looking like the perceived athletic body, rather than your sporting or fitness prowess. Defined muscles, but not overly so. Maybe gym bod would be better? I class myself as slim, even though I'm fit a reasonably quick on the bike. Not athletic

IMHO

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By *usman 199 OP Man
over a year ago

Stockport

"I’m dead good at darts? "
are you the athletic Phil Taylor of darts

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By *rs mischiefWoman
over a year ago

Manchester

"Always makes me snigger. Does it mean they are good at the 100 metres sprint or any other track and field events like discus or pole vault. Just wondered

It means that if you are overweight, out of shape and unfit - you are likely to be ignored if/when you send a random wink or message to a person/couple who describe themselves as athletic.

Excellent and true in my experience x

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By *yn drwgMan
over a year ago

Camarthen

"I just ran 5k in 18 minutes and 13.1 miles in 1h 38..... Do I have an Athletic body then?"

Your 5k time is very good sub 6 minute miling but half marathon time should be well under 1hr30m!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Like yourself Busman, it means they're good sports

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By *usman 199 OP Man
over a year ago

Stockport

"I just ran 5k in 18 minutes and 13.1 miles in 1h 38..... Do I have an Athletic body then?

Your 5k time is very good sub 6 minute miling but half marathon time should be well under 1hr30m!"
no room for slouching

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

They look good in Lycra

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By *TK421-Man
over a year ago

Cheltenham

"I just ran 5k in 18 minutes and 13.1 miles in 1h 38..... Do I have an Athletic body then?

Your 5k time is very good sub 6 minute miling but half marathon time should be well under 1hr30m!"

I hit the wall at 10 miles on my own and had a few hills there in the end....

Yes I was frustrated as fuck.....

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By *usman 199 OP Man
over a year ago

Stockport

"Like yourself Busman, it means they're good sports

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Leo touche to you in abundance .Do you wanna race

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Always makes me snigger. Does it mean they are good at the 100 metres sprint or any other track and field events like discus or pole vault. Just wondered

It means that you don't need to warn mountain rescue or the ambulance service that you're going on a hike.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've met some amazing athletic guys where their description of it fits mine. I can tell that by their pics.

I don't care what it means to anyone else.

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By *usman 199 OP Man
over a year ago

Stockport

"They look good in Lycra

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straight to the point Luna a lady of honesty xx

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By *100Man
over a year ago

Essex

I used to be athletic

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By *usman 199 OP Man
over a year ago

Stockport

"Always makes me snigger. Does it mean they are good at the 100 metres sprint or any other track and field events like discus or pole vault. Just wondered

It means that you don't need to warn mountain rescue or the ambulance service that you're going on a hike."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’m dead good at darts? are you the athletic Phil Taylor of darts

Yes?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I just ran 5k in 18 minutes and 13.1 miles in 1h 38..... Do I have an Athletic body then?"

I doubt there are many who can run an 18 min 5k who don't have an athletic body.

OP to me an athletic body is one you only get through some form of exercise. That can be the field and track sports but can equally be lots of others, from football to swimming or even a physically demanding job.

If you simply don't eat very much you can be slim but to be athletic you need the muscle growth that only comes with exercise of those muscles.

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By *usman 199 OP Man
over a year ago

Stockport

"I just ran 5k in 18 minutes and 13.1 miles in 1h 38..... Do I have an Athletic body then?

I doubt there are many who can run an 18 min 5k who don't have an athletic body.

If you simply don't eat very much you can be slim but to be athletic you need the muscle growth that only comes with exercise of those muscles.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I read it as muscular/lean bodied

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By *usman 199 OP Man
over a year ago

Stockport

"I read it as muscular/lean bodied

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thank you dear chap two peas in a pod

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

I couldn't run the length of myself and haven't been to a gym in years. I've hiked the highest peaks in Ireland, Scotland and Wales numerous times so in my opinion that allows me to use the adjective.

Previously I would have chosen average but I don't see myself as average anymore and I'm comfortable using athletic. Like any description it should be respected and not mocked.

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By *usman 199 OP Man
over a year ago

Stockport

"I couldn't run the length of myself and haven't been to a gym in years. I've hiked the highest peaks in Ireland, Scotland and Wales numerous times so in my opinion that allows me to use the adjective.

Previously I would have chosen average but I don't see myself as average anymore and I'm comfortable using athletic. Like any description it should be respected and not mocked. "

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By *elvet RopeMan
over a year ago

by the big field

You can see your own action station without the need for a mirror or a large breath in?

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By *usman 199 OP Man
over a year ago

Stockport

"You can see your own action station without the need for a mirror or a large breath in?

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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

To me athletic is the least loosely termed body descriptor as it has clear parameters regarding it’s definition. Whether or not they’re followed is a different matter but there are clear definitions.

An athlete has a high level of physical fitness and is often slim and toned if not muscular depending upon the sport that they partake in. People who attend gyms regularly aren’t necessarily athletic according to the definition, because they don’t always have high cardiovascular efficiency. Although that’s a matter for debate.

Darts players aren’t athletes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It means not me.

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By *usman 199 OP Man
over a year ago

Stockport

"It means not me. "

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By *nked rascalMan
over a year ago

Burton on Trent

I’m not athletic at all, but I might look it…I’m a hybrid lol

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By *elvet RopeMan
over a year ago

by the big field

Darts players aren’t athletes

You might want to argue that one with Gerwyn Price- he’s built like a brick outhouse with a bomb shelter attached!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Maybe we need some new definitions?

I spend too much time at the gym.

I like to keep fit.

I don't do enough exercise.

I love my food.

I love my food too much.

What ever labels are used, our own perception of body type isn't necessarily going to match someone else's. Maybe fab should ditch them and we can rely on pics to decide if the attraction is there

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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

Darts players aren’t athletes

You might want to argue that one with Gerwyn Price- he’s built like a brick outhouse with a bomb shelter attached! "

If he can catch me over a few miles, then he’s free to…

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By *elvet RopeMan
over a year ago

by the big field

Darts players aren’t athletes

You might want to argue that one with Gerwyn Price- he’s built like a brick outhouse with a bomb shelter attached!

If he can catch me over a few miles, then he’s free to…"

If he can’t catch you, he’ll probably just stick 3 darts in your spinal cord in a very tidy formation, then wait for you to fall

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By *usman 199 OP Man
over a year ago

Stockport

Darts players aren’t athletes

You might want to argue that one with Gerwyn Price- he’s built like a brick outhouse with a bomb shelter attached!

If he can catch me over a few miles, then he’s free to…

If he can’t catch you, he’ll probably just stick 3 darts in your spinal cord in a very tidy formation, then wait for you to fall

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By *yronMan
over a year ago

grangemouth

"Always makes me snigger. Does it mean they are good at the 100 metres sprint or any other track and field events like discus or pole vault. Just wondered

Maybe they pole vault into the bedroom. Entertaining, if nothing else.

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By *alking HeadMan
over a year ago

Bolton

They own more than one pair of trainers?

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By *erfectman122Man
over a year ago

from somewhere nice

I own more than one pair of trainers

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By *ang bang bangity bangCouple
over a year ago

Sunderland

I've always assumed it just means your capable of bringing in all the shopping bags from the car to the house in one trip

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By *elshkinkyMan
over a year ago

south wales

"I just ran 5k in 18 minutes and 13.1 miles in 1h 38..... Do I have an Athletic body then?

Your 5k time is very good sub 6 minute miling but half marathon time should be well under 1hr30m!"

I can only dream of those times

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By *TK421-Man
over a year ago

Cheltenham

"I just ran 5k in 18 minutes and 13.1 miles in 1h 38..... Do I have an Athletic body then?

Your 5k time is very good sub 6 minute miling but half marathon time should be well under 1hr30m!

I can only dream of those times

I did once... Began running 3 years ago.. lost over 6 stone and here we are .. but apparently not athletic....

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By *agic.MMan
over a year ago

Orpington

It means you look like an athlete... be it runner, gymnast, football player, rugby player tennis player, basketball player, boxer/wrestler, swimmer, cricket player, snooker player, darts player, bowling player, ping-pong player, chess player... or those guys that compete in "who eats the most food" . Basically we all look like athletes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Definitely not me !

Dad bod yes !

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

Physically fit,trim body slim

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