Definition of "FIT"

[bjersr 49]

I see a lot of ads for people looking for other "Fit" individuals. To preface this I'm state (not just some fly by night organization) certified Health and Wellness instructor and a record holding weight lifter, so I feel like I kind of know what I'm talking about. So what is the definition of fit? I see a lot of skinny people who claim to be fit, I see a lot of people who've had A LOT of plastic surgery claiming to be fit. So I was wondering what most people think is fit. I know and understand and acknowledge that we are all entitled to search out who we are attracted to.

[PSULioness 857]

I am thin but feel I'm fit. When I think of fit I think that anyone who is not obese is fit. Most Americans are somewhat overweight. I think one way of thinking is to say someone is height and weight proportional. Also people lie. If you are a weightlifter you might be very fit but you might not be what a woman wants. Not everyone wants someone who is muscular. I am not big on top, some men want a big bust. Some men want a big butt, again I don't have one. BTW some men like a Big Woman. So even though I consider myself fit I will not be running a marathon any time soon nor will I be lifting anything more than the package Amazon is leaving at my door.

[Fundamental Law 2,885]

There are of course objective measures of fitness. Most would define fitness as resilience to stress.

 

This raises the question, "fit for what"? One might expect different levels of fitness of, for example, a Marine on active duty, a policeman on active duty, and an airline pilot on active duty, and so on. In the seventh decade of our lives, we define it as being able to get through our workouts at the gym, do the housework--which has recently involved lifting crates of books and climbing 18 foot ladders-- and pulling the airplane with the towbar. There are surely 20 year olds and 40 years olds more 'fit' than we are. Still, what matters to us is that we can do the things we need to do and want to do.

 

As for aesthetic surgery, that is a separate matter.

[Jane1902 476]

Sometimes it's a matter of wiggles vs jiggles.

[Argie71 19]

I think that the term fit is sometimes used incorrectly.I agree 100% with Fundamental Law answer. We like to use the term HWP (height weight proportionate) as we believe it describes better what we look for in potential playmates.

[Guest]

I generally think people use the word "Fit" to mean....

 

Good Looking / Attractive / Sexy / Not Over Weight

[Judy39 145]

That's a really great question! I would assume that in the context of swinging fitness is about stamina. I'd expect it to imply being involved in at least one sport at a competitive level, but I also know some very disciplined people who can achieve a decent level of fitness by exercising on their own 3-4 times a week.

 

I don't specifically seek out 'fit' people but when I meet them that's a bonus.

[WesternSwing 504]

I honestly have never thought about it, because whether or not someone is "fit" has never had any bearing on if I'm attracted to them. But my observation from profiles on swinger sites as well as meet and greets and play parties is that "fit" is usually people who look just like the people in the profile asking only for "fit" people.

[Alura 2,774]

When I was a young man, I went to rodeos hoping to meet barrel racers. They were (for the most part) "fit."

 

[canucmeg 16]

We think everyone's definition is going to be what suits their needs.

[onefuncpl 22]

Fit is relative to the person asking.....remember, beauty is in the eye of the beholder! What is good looking and considered 'fit' to one may not be to someone else.

[Guest]

Fit for a 20 year old or fit for a 60 year old. Or fit for a 60 year old but they are only 30?

[padoc 1,703]

There's a dictionary definition for "fit" and beyond that there are many individual definitions. We think we're fit. We exercise, my penis is average but I don't have to use a mirror to see it, Mrs Doc jiggles when she walks but only her boobs. We don't search out dictionary "fit" couples but we do look for HWP couples. On the other hand, we've met couples who say they're HWP but if they had been, both would have been over 8 feet tall! Did they think we wouldn't notice?

[Manwhore1985 15]

Well, FIT is honestly some muscle tone, i think... As in works out regularly and it shows. HWP means in literal terms... You waist should be around half your height or less. That is what is considered ideal, regardless of size/muscles/weight. And all girls(unless they have a weird type like emo or bear shaped) like muscle... The amount varies and the style varies. Some like country boy big(mix of fat and big muscles), some like sinewy/sleak, some like athlete style. When i got a little hefty, I've been blatantly groped a few times, one time with the her husband right there at a parade. She hit my arm laughing, felt a hint through my jacket, and reached blatantly back for a squeeze. Don't let any woman tell you otherwise. Its like saying most men prefer bbw over sports illustrated swimsuits model... People say things to be polite. Sometimes ppl may be okay with the fat girl, stick figure or fat guy, but doesn't mean they wouldn't like find some muscle tone more exciting. I've never seen a girl swoon over a actor that wasn't at least a little tone or on the cover of a magazine as, hottest man alive. As a man you may have luck being fat or a stick figure, but a nice body type will multiply your success. Plus who a person sticks it out with is more about compatibility and feelings than looks, but not necessarily physical preferences as much.