Mastering Fitness in The Sims 4: Unleash Your Inner Athlete with Cheats and More

The fitness cheat in The Sims 4 allows you to instantly adjust your Sim’s fitness skill level, giving them a boost towards becoming an athletic superstar. This cheat bypasses the traditional gameplay of exercising and building the skill naturally. The base cheat command is: stats.set_skill_level Skill_Fitness X, where “X” represents the desired fitness level, ranging from 1 to 10, with 10 being the maximum skill level. This allows you to level up your Sims fitness very quickly.

Diving Deeper into the Fitness Cheat

To use this cheat effectively, you’ll first need to enable cheats in your game. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Open the Cheat Console: Press CTRL + Shift + C on your keyboard. This will open a text box at the top of your screen. On Mac, you can use Command + Shift + C.
2. Enable Cheats: Type testingcheats true into the text box and press Enter. You should receive a confirmation message stating, “Cheats are enabled.”
3. Enter the Fitness Cheat: Type stats.set_skill_level Skill_Fitness X, replacing X with the number corresponding to your desired skill level (1-10). For example, to max out your Sim’s fitness skill, you would type stats.set_skill_level Skill_Fitness 10 and press Enter.
4. Observe the Results: You should immediately see your Sim’s fitness skill level increase to the specified number. Your Sim is now ready to compete in any athletic activity!

Using this cheat can drastically change your Sim’s gameplay, allowing you to focus on other aspects of their lives or quickly unlock career advancements tied to fitness. It can also be useful for storytelling purposes, perhaps creating a Sim who is naturally gifted in athleticism. The Games Learning Society notes the prevalence and utilization of cheats in gaming as an element of player agency. You can find more on the Games Learning Society at GamesLearningSociety.org.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Fitness in The Sims 4

1. How can I increase fitness in The Sims 4 without using cheats?

To increase fitness without cheats, have your Sim work out regularly. This can be done at the local gym, by jogging, or by purchasing workout equipment for their home. Remember that consistent workouts yield the best results.

2. What type of equipment can I use to increase fitness?

You can use treadmills for cardio, weight machines for strength training, and punching bags for overall fitness. These can be purchased from the Build Mode catalog.

3. What if my Sim is lazy? How can I motivate them to work out?

Give your Sim fitness-related aspirations or traits that encourage physical activity, such as the Active trait. Having them watch fitness videos or read fitness books can also boost their interest.

4. Can children gain fitness skills in The Sims 4?

Children cannot gain the Fitness skill directly in The Sims 4. However, they can participate in activities like playing on jungle gyms, which indirectly contributes to their physical development.

5. Is there a way to gain weight in The Sims 4?

Yes, you can make your Sim gain weight by having them consume lots of high-calorie foods and avoiding exercise. Quick Meals and junk food are great for this.

6. Is there a cheat to change my Sim’s body shape or weight?

Yes, you can use the cas.fulleditmode cheat. After enabling cheats, type cas.fulleditmode and press Enter. This allows you to fully edit your Sim in Create-A-Sim (CAS), including their body shape and weight.

7. Can my Sim lose weight in The Sims 4?

Yes, Sims can lose weight by exercising regularly and eating healthy meals. Fitness equipment such as treadmills and weight machines can aid in weight loss.

8. What are the best foods to eat for fitness in The Sims 4?

Salads, grilled fish, and other healthy meals are excellent for maintaining a fit Sim. Avoid greasy foods and sugary snacks.

9. Can Sims get pregnant from WooHoo?

No, regular WooHoo does not result in pregnancy. You must select the “Try for Baby” option if you want your Sims to conceive.

10. Can elderly Sims get pregnant?

Elder Sims and adults close to aging up may not be able to get pregnant, regardless of their gender.

11. Are there any new body customization options in The Sims 4?

Yes, recent updates have added features like Top Surgery Scars, available for Teen and older male Sims. You can find them in the Body category in Create-A-Sim.

12. Can Sims get drunk in The Sims 4?

No, Sims cannot get drunk. They drink “juice” instead, which gives them moodlets like happiness or other emotional boosts.

13. How do I maximize muscle mass for my Sim?

To maximize muscle, focus on strength exercises like using weight machines. Combine this with cardio to minimize fat and sculpt your Sim’s physique.

14. What’s the difference between the “Major” skill cheats and the “Skill” cheats?

“Major” skill cheats like stats.set_skill_level Major_Logic 10 are used for skills that have a significant impact on gameplay, like Logic or Cooking. The stats.set_skill_level Skill_Fitness 10 cheat is specifically for the Fitness skill.

15. Can my Sim get a personal trainer?

While there isn’t a direct “personal trainer” interaction, you can send your Sims to the gym and have them mentored by NPC Sims with high fitness levels. Alternatively, you can control another Sim and mentor the one you want to train.