Real Talk With Mario

Aesthetics vs Strength: What Actually Matters More?—EP. 67 🎙️


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And why are most guys chasing the wrong flex?

Most men are training to look strong… but can you actually move?
In this episode, I break down the real difference between looking fit and actually being powerful, mobile, and resilient.

This isn’t a debate—it’s the truth most fitness content won’t tell you.
Because aesthetics fade. Strength sustains.
And the real flex? Having both.

💥 What you’ll learn:

  • Why shredded ≠ functional

  • The difference between aesthetic strength vs real-world strength

  • My story of going from “mirror pump” to moving like an athlete

  • How to train for both performance and aesthetics without burnout

  • Why mobility, power, and breath control matter more than just PRs

🧠 Key clips:

  • “Aesthetics don’t equal athleticism—stop confusing looking the part with being the part.”

  • “I looked strong—but I wasn’t. Once I trained for performance, I became the man I wanted to be.”

  • “Strength without function is ego. Aesthetics without ability is empty. But both? That’s power.”


💬 Ready to stop training for ego and start training for life?
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Catch you in the next one. 💪🔥

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Real Talk With MarioBy Mario Dominguez