Ep 863: The Athleticism Test - Would You Pass?
From Power Athlete Radio by Power Athlete
June 5, 2026 · 1h 30m · Episode 863
About this episode
The episode discusses the components of athleticism and the importance of movement quality and coordination for long-term performance and healthy aging.
You can squat 500 pounds. Bench your bodyweight for reps. Maybe you've spent years chasing strength and building muscle. But here's the question: Are you actually athletic? Power Athlete Certified Coach, Dr Ben Skutnik joins John Welbourn to break down the components of athleticism and why movement quality, coordination, and muscle mass all play critical roles in long-term performance and longevity. Together they explore why muscle remains one of the strongest predictors of healthy aging, why strength without athleticism is a dead end, and how Power Athlete programs are designed to build specific fitness goals while following the same proven training principles. If you've ever wondered whether your training is making you more capable, or just better at exercising, this episode will challenge the way you think about strength, athleticism, and what it really takes to stay resilient as you age. Shownotes: https://bit.ly/PARep863 Are you looking for a flexible training program so you can balance training with life? Follow Grindstone and punch the clock in the face. START TODAY - https://powerathletehq.com/grindstone/ Check out what we do: Training…
People in this episode
Host: John Welbourn
Guest: Dr Ben Skutnik
Topics covered
- athleticism
- strength training
- movement quality
- healthy aging
- performance
- longevity
Keywords
- athleticism
- strength
- muscle mass
- performance
- training principles
- resilience
- healthy aging
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Power Athlete
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