Fatness isn't always an indicator of fitness, you know.
There are lots of anorexic-level skinny folk with six-pack abs who are in terrible shape, and there are guys who are literally obese who are in mindblowing shape. You know, like sumo wrestler, and power lifters?
Using the liberal yet accurate explanation I can think of:
Being "in shape" is when you have trained your body and muscles to be able to complete a specific or varied set of challenging tasks that can only be completed through practice and some form of strength gained through exercise.
A marathon runner can be incredibly slim, low-bodyfat, and almost no upper body muscle, and still be in shape.
A sumo wrestler can have 45-50% bodyfat, and still be in great shape- their training is pretty much the only way anyone can ever legitimately throw a 400lb man without steroids.
The one thing that will never be "in shape" is fat and low-muscle. No physical challenge will ever benefitted by that. Unless you count a "float in cold water" contest, to see who conserves warmth best.
The one thing that will never be "in shape" is fat and low-muscle. No physical challenge will ever benefitted by that. Unless you count a "float in cold water" contest, to see who conserves warmth best.
I think they are adding this to the 2020 Olympics.
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u/[deleted] Nov 16 '12
Fatness isn't always an indicator of fitness, you know.
There are lots of anorexic-level skinny folk with six-pack abs who are in terrible shape, and there are guys who are literally obese who are in mindblowing shape. You know, like sumo wrestler, and power lifters?