Five Athletic Attributes Framework

A Korean Netflix show called Physical 100 tests athletes across multiple disciplines to determine the ideal physical attributes for peak performance.

Show Format

  • 100 elite athletes compete across various challenges
  • Includes diverse athlete types: bodybuilders, MMA fighters, boxers, gymnasts, Olympians
  • No weight classes or gender divisions
  • Elimination format until one winner remains

Key Differentiators from American Shows

  • Features legitimate top-tier athletes
    • Olympic gold medalists
    • World's strongest man competitors
    • Professional fighters
  • Athletes compete with honor
    • Choose strongest opponents instead of weakest
    • Focus on competition over drama
  • Minimal editing
    • Shows entire competitions without montages
    • Raw, uncut footage of events
    • Similar to nature documentary style

Critical Athletic Attributes Tested

  • Speed
  • Strength
  • Endurance
  • Dexterity
  • Agility

Competition Philosophy

  • Success requires well-rounded physical capabilities
  • No single body type or specialty dominates
  • Tests athletes across multiple disciplines
  • Winners must excel in all physical attributes
  • Competition designed to find the most complete athlete

Competition Structure

  • Initial elimination rounds
  • Head-to-head challenges
  • Team-based events
  • Various physical tasks (examples: mud pit wrestling, ship pulling)
  • Winners choose next opponents
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Full video: 31:34
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Shaan Puri

Host of MFM

Shaan Puri is the Chairman and Co-Founder of The Milk Road. He previously worked at Twitch as a Senior Director of Product, Mobile Gaming, and Emerging Markets. He also attended Duke University.

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