How would you tell if someone works out?

[Couture_Tribe]

How would you tell from a stranger, whether (s)he works out or not? What are some traits that gives it away? Such as their postures, gestures, stance, aura etc?
In other words, what are some special physical traits that could be found on a person who works out? (except muscles)

 

[Bel]

I don't think there is anything. You can't even tell by the appearance of fitness. I work out 5 time a week, but nobody would think from looking.

 

[Whitelinen]

I think it depends... it's not easy to determine. I guess by muscles, very good posture (usually suggest ballet classes for example, only very few who don't exercise seem to have good posture, but that's just what I have noticed, not a fact)... but as Bel said, it's not easy to determine at all. Maybe you could ask the person, i.e what she/he does in his/her past time etc? I guess that would be easier than trying to guess.

 

[Blondes]

There are some things that will give away that the person probably doesn't work out. Like falling short of breath when walking and talking too much at the same time, and looking slightly more exhausted from walking up hills or stairs. Yea, I really need to get into shape again..

 

[dreamecho]

Blondes, you made me laugh! i hope you do start working out, though.

at first, i was inclined to agree that there wasn't much of an indicator. on second thought, though, i'd have to say that there are a few subtle differences between a physically active person and a more sedentary person. i've noticed that people who aren't active often have a sort of pasty look to their skin. i'm not talking about whether you are tanned or have been cooped up indoors all winter; how much you weigh; or if you are nigerian, cambodian or irish. i'm talking about blood circulation, especially in your face. people who get some form of exercise have better overall circulation, and that is reflected in their skin! if you have been sick for a week, stuck at home in bed, you start to look rather pallid and unhealthy, right? but, if you are getting exercise, even just by walking briskly around the city, up and down the subway stairs on a regular basis, you get your blood moving and you start to look more energized and healthy!

genetics and eating habits obviously play just as important roles in contributing to physical appearance; sometimes these factors can override how much (or how little) we work out. genetics--well, that speaks for itself in its effect on appearance. but eating habits--WHAT you eat also plays a big part in your appearance, especially as we grow older. ah, but this is not a discussion about those topics.

 

[FashionGrrrrl]

Definitely the stairs. I don't slow my pace when I climb them now, but before I started working out on a regular basis my legs would get tired and I'd be a bit out of breath and energy after a few flights.

 

[justlooking]

I don't think you can tell at all.
There are some very fit people in my spinning classes who would be considered 'overweight.'

 

[Couture_Tribe]

I see, thanks to all and karmas as well

 

[misssakura]

There's a glow.

I don't work out and my skin is dull. But when I see some women around town I can just TELL they work out. Their skin just looks different. And I think they have a different air about them.

 

[Couture_Tribe]

^ How do you sense that air/aura?

 

[sharkslayerlola]

me if i work out too much my skin breaks out..

 

[gius]

Oh you can definitely tell sometimes! It depends what kind of workout they do which will change how they look, I think

I usually think active people work out
just the way they move
it's kind of brisk and energetic
And they don't appear hyper like they are on sugar

And my teacher has very good posture and walks with a lot of grace
I remember she said she does dance, so I assume she does stretch exercises and even ballet as a past-time.
She also moves briskly

If they work out but are not healthy, you can never tell
like if they lift weights or play sports but they have a terrible diet, etc.
I noticed in my high school a lot of the athletic students had wonderful skin... there IS a glow and the complexion all over the body and face is even. Plus they look neither too skinny nor fat

 

[gius]

There's a glow.

I don't work out and my skin is dull. But when I see some women around town I can just TELL they work out. Their skin just looks different. And I think they have a different air about them.

I so agree they have some kind of mysterious air They give off interesting vibes
It really makes me want to work out too but I don't want to go alone