Taking a class is by far the easiest way to acquire a new skill – it's not exactly the cheapest, however.ĭevelop: After following the Acquire guide above to learn the Charisma skill, Sims can use social gatherings as another means to boost their ability. CharismaĪcquire: For a Sim looking to start their Charisma skills, the usual class is available (at Sunset Valley Town Hall), they can perform in front of any household mirror, or they can read a book on the subject.
You can also work out for free at the 28 Hour Wellness Gym, and any swimming pool. Use the Television, Stereo or cheap sports equipment (such as the American football) to shed some calories. TIP: You don't need to buy expensive equipment to be able to work out. Marathon Runner: Run 500 kilometres - to achieve a longer life.
Level 7: 'Quick Burst' is at Level 7, where again quicker results come at the expense of feeling sore and fatigued.īody Builder: 60 hours spent improving strength - unlocks a posy Flex move to impress others.įitness Nut: 75 hours of cardiovascular routines - to avoid the downsides of over-exercising. Level 6: Sims can now help to train others in the ways of the fitness guru. Sims now also move faster when directed around town. Level 5: 'Push Self' is at Level 5, increasing the speed of workout but creating the Sore moodlet, if you select it. Once at Level 3 Sims can get a bonus after exercise in the form of the 'Pumped' moodlet. Level 3: The 'Good Pacing' training regime comes at Level 3, which allows you to work out for longer. Sims learn the Don't Break A Sweat exercise method at Level 1 – notice how when you switch between them, the Sim's hygiene meter stops going down. 'Don't Break a Sweat' is also unlocked at Level 1, avoiding the Hygiene implications of working out. Level 1: Once your Sim learns the Athletic skill they can jog anywhere in town. Many have negative side effects, such as making your Sim more fatigued or unhygienic following exercise. These include things like 'Don't Break a Sweat' and 'Good Pacing', and working out to these demands will result in different quality contributions to the Athletic skill. AthleticĪcquire: Interact with exercise machines, take a class (at Llama Memorial Stadium), read a book, go for a swim, or use a television or stereo to work out to.ĭevelop: As you move through the levels your Sim will be presented with new exercise routines.
With the rewards, first the requirement necessary to unlock it is listed, and then the reward itself.
Below is a list of every skill, how to get started with it and how to develop it (note that you can use the Acquire guidelines to develop the skill as well), including information on the rewards each gives your Sims: Your Sims can then nurture and develop their talents to improve them. For an artist, a Sim who wants to learn the Painting skill, they can, for example, either buy an easel and interact with it, or take a class at the local school. The Sims 3 Guide - Life Guide Acquiring and Developing Skillsīefore you can increase your ability at something, you first have to learn how to do it.