Unfit, bent and twisted? (3,2,5)

I believe the answer is:

out of shape

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(Other definitions for out of shape that I've seen before include "Unfit" , "Not fit" , "in poor condition" , "Unhealthy" , "Whence military orders may come" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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