If a Pokemon like Machoke can wrestle with a fat man and Ash can throw a log.
I wonder how strong human are in general in this world. Given the history of relation I wouldn't be surprised if they could actually punch down a whole tree with one hit.

If you wander around the wild zone in S&S, the weather there is frequently letal to wild pokemon who are level 60. They go out there and feint (die) in like a minute. The player runs around in normal clothes and can do so for hours of strenuous activity.

Humans in the Pokemon world are demigods. Its the only explanation.