Does being “fitter” and more in shape equate to being more attractive in your opinion?

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aWes0MeNeSs · Accepted Answer

Definitely. People ALWAYS look better when they're in shape vs. when they're out of shape in my opinion (I'm talking about comparing the same person while in shape vs. while out of shape). Plus, it usually breeds confidence, which makes someone overall more attractive as well.

Obviously, people have different preferences and some may prefer an out of shape person with a great face over an in shape person with an okay or below average face, but some may also prefer the opposite. in my opinion though, getting in shape is one of the best things you can do to make yourself as attractive as you can possibly be, plus it enables you to keep looking good for a longer period of time, as typically not taking care of oneself leads to less graceful aging (more than just looks-wise, too) than those who keep on top of their health and fitness.

Cynicaldreamer · Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Not just from a physical perspective, but it shows he cares about his health and well being.

Hell, I used to be overweight- guys wouldn't look at me, or the ones that did just saw me as a friend, tomboy...

Then I started to exercise, eat better, and take better care of my body. I lost weight, my self-esteem improved, and I have slightly better confidence-
Men still don't look at me 🤦

Okay, I'm probably one of those exceptions where you can be fit, healthy, and STILL be considered unattractive. And that's okay...
That's why I tell people you can look like a model, be a "10" in terms of looks, yet someone out there still doesn't think you're attractive. It's just based on what people look for in a partner.

TonyV · Accepted Answer

Not always, some overweight women get lucky and their fat goes exactly where it should and looks great, but 9 times out of 10 fitter is better.

Especially for guys, body positivity don't work for men, if we don't except. big women we're monsters, but then the same women say fat men are just fat and don't deserve a chance, so yeah for guys women have made it clear they are shallow and expect a man to be fit, acting like a dude having abs is easy, abs are a lot of fucking work.

Phoenix-gb · Accepted Answer

For women, yes, despite all those who say they like a dad bod, it's only if that Dad looks like Kratos from God of War, for men, not so much. There are those who are picky and only look at skinny/fit women, but generally guys will have a much wider range of body types that they find appealing.

Emiliamazing · Answer

Initially I think one will be more attractive to others. If you are physically fit, it does show that you are likely to care about your health, not just doing it for vanities sake, although that does happen. I don’t think it necessarily means that you are going to have better chances in a long-term relationship, because there’s far more involved in making that leap than physical attractiveness.
I think we all have high and low points of physical fitness in our lives, especially us ladies to give birth to children :-). My husband seems to have kept the same athletic physique since he was 20 years old, which blows my mind. He’s lucky.

Shhh31 · Answer

For me, yes it is true.. well, ofc you will be more attractive than the people who don’t go to the gym or whatever.. but, that’s not the only thing that makes you look attractive.. because you can again, explore yourself with other things that make you attractive. For example, you’re smart, it is attractive.. you can play music, yes it’s attractive.. or even you’re good listener, that’s also attractive.. so my point is,, it is true that being fitter will make u an attractive person but that it not the only thing that does “You’re attractive”.. so find something you’re good with it and do it..

howhigh420 · Answer

iam a curvy girl and i have confidence and skinny and a little fat would mean more to a man thats to picky looks are good in a relashionship to but its not everything see if i guy doesn't like the way iam he can fuck off nd find a girl he thinks has a nicer body inside me there's a caring person some men not all go by my body and looks wich is wrong in a relashionship picky men can fk off in my books

DaySpring · Answer

You're talking about strictly sexual attraction, so NO!
- Plenty of women that look better unfit than fit.
- Men look better fit

I've seen fit women and unfit women and thought to myself WOW the unfit one is hotter and it wasn't because of their face.

That being said, if you lack an attractive personality, you can negate much of the effect your fit body has.

Anonymous · Answer

For women. Yes. Hence why guys have referred to women with subpar faces but who are physical fit as butter faces. Keep in mind the term does not mean she is not attractive.

For men. No. Women are far more genetic focus than men are and care more about things men have no control of. Such as facial aesthetics, race, height and clavicle width.

A man can be in great shape but if he is not the right race, height, facial aesthetic or even build for women he will not be seen as attractive physically no matter how hard he works out.

Massageman · Answer

It depends on one's definitions of 1. fitness. 2. attractive

A female can be "fit" in the bodybuilding sense of the world, and still not be a female I would consider "attractive", except maybe for her reasonably cute face.

Fit? Mmmmmm, not to me. Wouldn't "fit" in my "car".

Anonymous · Answer

yeah, well, the average person is overweight in the western world, so just being normally build and in good healthy shape is more attractive to me. No need for six pack or so, but I am a relatively active person so I like someone who can keep up, at least while I am still young and want to explore with a partner :)

Rangers · Answer

Of course but there's a certain point where it goes too far, if they look too good, they're likely not working a real job as they couldn't possibly workout that much while being a contributing member of society and they're likely extremely fake.

A big booty is hot but if she's a stuck up, lazy pot smoking bitch, yeah I'm running away

Adam_INTJ · Answer

Being fitter definitely contributes to attractiveness. In the long run, it won't overcome things I dislike about a girl's facial beauty, personality, or values, but the sex appeal is definitely alluring.

But if she gets to the point of using steroids, looking like a professional bodybuilder, or having really cut abs, at that point I dislike the level of fitness, though I respect the hard work.

VikingWarLord · Answer

Let's put it this way... When I'm bulking and I put fat pounds to gain more muscle, I get less attention from biitches. I guess it's because my face looks bloated all the time. But when I cut down to see striations, cuts and definition in my muscles (as well as more chiseled facial features), getting laid is so damn easy, especially with Cougars and MILFs, it's like throwing fish into a barrel it's so gawdam easy.

genericname85 · Answer

absolutely. it's not just "my opinion". we are genetically programmed to look for the litteral "fittest possible partner" to procreate with. because that ensures the survival of the species. the only reason you would go fo a partner that's opposite of that is cause you're opposite of that yourself and can't attract a fitter partner.

Aerissa_Jade · Answer

Yes and no, personality is way better to me. I've known really attractive guys that turned out to be jerks as I got to know them, but average guys who got more attractive to me as I got to know them.

Attractiveness is a mix of both for me.

WhyMe247 · Answer

To an extent. A fit woman is attractive, but me personally, I don’t like a lot of muscle on them. I’m not looking for a body builder type by any means. No disrespect to the women that do that and the guys that like them, that body style just isn’t for me.

EssenceOfLight · Answer

No.
Most girls prefer tall and thin guys instead tall and athletic ones. Of course an athletic and tall guys doesn't complain because he is the guy who brings lot of enjoyable o-moments in bed room, but girls find him a little bit vain and less suitable for monogamous long term relationship, despite girls despise men who neglect themselves.
There is no logic in this behavior, but who really cares if it works for both parties well.

wingattebaby16 · Answer

yes.. to me it does.. men focus on Sight Issues.. a shapely fit woman gets noticed more than a chubby woman wearing a bikini. facts..

hahahmm · Answer

Physically, yes. But your character matters just as much to guys who aren't controlled by emotions & sex. A lot of women look great but failed to develop an attractive character so they can never get a serious relationship with a quality man.

HighValue · Answer

Yes it does, and being skinny is not "fit." Most slim people are out of shape and their physical abilities are pathetic. They often are just as bad as very fat people when it comes to physical performance.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes absolutely. But honestly the attraction benefits definitely go much further for women than men. Don’t get me wrong I know most women would like a fit guy. But for guys it’s only one of over 100 factors women look for. For women it’s literally one of only four factors men look.

I exercise more for mental health benefits nowadays vs just to look good.

Hulk30 · Answer

well if ya really discect what attractive means it really means fuckable attractive dont necessarily mean sexy and ill explain what i mean in terms of the difference between the 2 sexy is a spirit and intrinsic qualities that make both sexes irresistable but to directly answer your question yea

Toast792 · Answer

Depends on what you mean. Society's ridiculous fitness standard is extremely unhealthy, so no to that. But as far as actually healthy, yeah, that is a little more attractive. Appearance doesn't affect my attraction to people very much though

ChrisMaster69 · Answer

Not necessarily, there is more to things than just looks.

Anonymous · Answer

In my opinion? It adds a little bit. But in society ingeneral? NO QUESTION! Because people seldom get to know people anymore. I laugh at how people call it "love" these days. You're generally just part of the image of the other person. And nobody wants an ugly, fat person lowering their stock.

MCheetah · Answer

No, not to me, it doesn't. Many people are just shallow, though.

dustybiker · Answer

For me, yes. As I have that attraction to working out myself. I feel better when I put the effort in. It’s nice when the person you are with has a similar frame-of-mind. No matter what that is.

TommyMountainFigure · Answer

Nope. I'm very fit, but I don't think I look particularly attractive. I'm stat fit because I want to live longer and hate the thought of getting out of breath just by running a couple of miles.

DarkWinterNights · Answer

No, genetics play the biggest role. But there are things you can do to improve your attractiveness, including getting in shape, eating healthier, cleaning up, etc. Being “more fit” however does not equal more attractive.

20yearsolder · Answer

Not necessarily so, I've seen some pretty thick women that are absolutely stunningly beautiful and I've seen some ripped women that are nothing but a turn off for me

Babygirl_S · Answer

I think as long as a guy is not too skinny or fat then I don't care much. I don't like too muscular though. This right here is perfect:

melanieeeB · Answer

Hell no. You could have a really good trained body but when you have an ugly face .. then you're still ugly but trained

Apple1996 · Answer

Nah not for me. I'm more attracted to personality not looks

Jacadia · Answer

No thats only part of it. Your attitude and personality is the most important and how clean you are

Anonymous · Answer

Nope, I actually prefer chubbier guys. Not like severely overweight or anything, just softer is better than hard abs in my opinion. I mean what’s appealing about having a stomach that feels hard like concrete?

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

Sort of but also no, yes in the sense of not being overweight in anything but the chest, but no in the sense that muscular women are less attractive to me than slightly chubby women.

TacosRAwesome · Answer

Yes. Look there are people who somehow manage to be attractive at all weights but the majority is attractive when in shape.

Guccigabbana18 · Answer

Yes absolutely. Healthy people are attractive for evolutionary purposes

lrina · Answer

to me, not at all. i prefer skinny though, just not muscular

gabby100 · Answer

Personally the picture doesn't do any thing for me. Only it comes across to me the guy is in love with his body, usually means being vain..

Truthatanycost · Answer

It makes you feel more attractive... and often you are what you think...

ImDusty · Answer

Of course. You look better, are healthier, and it shows you put in effort. All good things

Anonymous · Answer

Not for me. I care about how they are as a person - that makes them attractive to me rather than their body shape.

Staximus · Answer

Not in my opinion, but in the opinion of all these narcissists that think everybody has to look like a movie star

Shy_Steve · Answer

No, Definitely not for me. Most of the Girls I find Attractive aren't usually overly fit, I'd rather are more average size female body, Too much muscle is a turn off.

Ghostluck · Answer

For me personally, yes. Although I find somebody with a bit of meat on them just as hot. When it starts getting in to obesity, then that crosses the line for me personally.

TyLeeAndPink · Answer

Depends. I like lean, athletic shapes, but buff men are a little less attractive to me.

Anonymous · Answer

Call me ignorant, but I equate super fit/muscular guys with having a small d*ck lol.

Subarugirl · Answer

From a biological standpoint, heathy people are more attractive.

blish · Answer

At some point being "fit" is actually kimda attractive but not everytime.

exitseven · Answer

I would say so. It would suggest an active lifestyle and somebody who is health conscious.

spiralshape · Answer

Yes, that's why everyone would rather have a sports car than a garbage truck

SignedAutographs · Answer

Different people have different opinions of what attraction is. I have my own opinion of what I like, just like you do

cookiecrusher · Answer

Absolutely, for anybody. Even with an ugly face or personality it will increase the overall rating few points.

ms_and_ms · Answer

@cynicaldreamer what did you eat on a low carb diet?

zagor · Answer

Yes. Especially for me personally - I feel better both physically and mentally when I'm in shape.

Anonymous · Answer

For sure, it yields self confidence. And that is attractive.

Anonymous · Answer

Of course it does! You should try it. You have a body type that would respond VERY well to getting in shape as far as hotness goes.

notwoke · Answer

yes, an unfit woman is "off my radar" completely, I'd prefer my hand or blue balls

Waldoe · Answer

yes, of course, but it also a sign of narcistic behavior... RUN...

Themostabsurd · Answer

I would say yes. That's kind of a no brainer, but like with anything it can be taken too far.

Zolly99999 · Answer

Absolutely!!! I much prefer fitter and in shape women..

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

Not really. That’s an extremely shallow and immature way of thinking. Attraction goes so much further than a person’s fitness level.

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