Fitness in Philosophy

In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of the belief and its relationship with fitness. They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode:

-What is belief?

-What role does belief within fitness?

-What are some delusional beliefs in fitness and how do they come about?

-How have beliefs in fitness changed over time?

-How does shared belief affect fitness movements?

-How does belief play a role in fitness coaching?

The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in philosophy and their connection with fitness. Each episode we talk about a particular philosophical concept like autonomy, knowledge, virtue, truth, etc. and discuss how that idea connects with coaching fitness, participating in fitness as an individual, and fitness culture at large. It is hosted by James FitzGerald and Robby Gustin.

About the Hosts: James FitzGerald is the founder and owner of OPEX Fitness, and he was the first-ever men's CrossFit® Games champion in 2007. He's one of the world's most in-demand experts on coaching mindset and training. James is also the leader of the individual design movement in the fitness world. He firmly believes that individual design programs are the only way that a coach and client can build the relationship and trust necessary to progress a client’s fitness for a lifetime. You can find out more about James and OPEX Fitness at opexfit.com

Robby Gustin holds a BA in philosophy from Columbia University and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. He is currently head nutrition coach at CFSB Nutrition, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Health Coach, Level 2 CrossFit® trainer at CrossFit South Bend, and a (soon to be) OPEX CCP Coach. You can find out more about Robby and CFSB Nutrition at cfsbnutrition.com You can find the link to our podcast on all major podcast platforms with the following link.

In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of the skepticism and its relationship with fitness.

They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode:

-What is skepticism?

-How can skepticism be useful in our daily lives?

-How can skepticism be a useful corrective to dogmatism?

-What use is there for skepticism in the fitness world?

-What role should skepticism play in the coach/client relationship?

The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in philosophy and their connection with fitness. Each episode we talk about a particular philosophical concept like autonomy, knowledge, virtue, truth, etc. and discuss how that idea connects with coaching fitness, participating in fitness as an individual, and fitness culture at large. It is hosted by James FitzGerald and Robby Gustin. About the Hosts:

James FitzGerald is the founder and owner of OPEX Fitness, and he was the first-ever men's CrossFit® Games champion in 2007. He's one of the world's most in-demand experts on coaching mindset and training. James is also the leader of the individual design movement in the fitness world. He firmly believes that individual design programs are the only way that a coach and client can build the relationship and trust necessary to progress a client’s fitness for a lifetime. You can find out more about James and OPEX Fitness at opexfit.com

Robby Gustin holds a BA in philosophy from Columbia University and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. He is currently head nutrition coach at CFSB Nutrition, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Health Coach, Level 2 CrossFit® trainer at CrossFit South Bend, and a (soon to be) OPEX CCP Coach. You can find out more about Robby and CFSB Nutrition at cfsbnutrition.com You can find the link to our podcast on all major podcast platforms with the following link.

In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby continue their discussion of dogmatism and its relationship to fitness.

They discuss the following topics in the episode:

-Examples of dogmatism in the fitness world

-Practical antidotes to dogmatism that both fitness coaches and clients can use

-Using the burden of proof to be clear on what is and is not dogmatic

-Why dogmatism is a type of neurosis that needs to be constantly corrected.

The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in philosophy and their connection with fitness. Each episode we talk about a particular philosophical concept like autonomy, knowledge, virtue, truth, etc. and discuss how that idea connects with coaching fitness, participating in fitness as an individual, and fitness culture at large. It is hosted by

James FitzGerald and Robby Gustin. About the Hosts: James FitzGerald is the founder and owner of OPEX Fitness, and he was the first-ever men's CrossFit® Games champion in 2007. He's one of the world's most in-demand experts on coaching mindset and training. James is also the leader of the individual design movement in the fitness world. He firmly believes that individual design programs are the only way that a coach and client can build the relationship and trust necessary to progress a client’s fitness for a lifetime. You can find out more about James and OPEX Fitness at opexfit.com

Robby Gustin holds a BA in philosophy from Columbia University and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. He is currently head nutrition coach at CFSB Nutrition, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Health Coach, Level 2 CrossFit® trainer at CrossFit South Bend, and a (soon to be) OPEX CCP Coach. You can find out more about Robby and CFSB Nutrition at cfsbnutrition.com You can find the link to our podcast on all major podcast platforms.

In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of the dogmatism and its relationship with fitness. They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode:

-What is dogmatism

-Why is dogmatism bad?

-How to avoid dogmatism

-Examples of dogmatism in the fitness world

-Ways to minimize dogmatism in the fitness world

The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in philosophy and their connection with fitness. Each episode we talk about a particular philosophical concept like autonomy, knowledge, virtue, truth, etc. and discuss how that idea connects with coaching fitness, participating in fitness as an individual, and fitness culture at large.

It is hosted by James FitzGerald and Robby Gustin. About the Hosts: James FitzGerald is the founder and owner of OPEX Fitness, and he was the first-ever men's CrossFit® Games champion in 2007. He's one of the world's most in-demand experts on coaching mindset and training. James is also the leader of the individual design movement in the fitness world. He firmly believes that individual design programs are the only way that a coach and client can build the relationship and trust necessary to progress a client’s fitness for a lifetime.

You can find out more about James and OPEX Fitness at opexfit.com Robby Gustin holds a BA in philosophy from Columbia University and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. He is currently head nutrition coach at CFSB Nutrition, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Health Coach, Level 2 CrossFit® trainer at CrossFit South Bend, and a (soon to be) OPEX CCP Coach. You can find out more about Robby and CFSB Nutrition at cfsbnutrition.com You can find the link to our podcast on all major podcast platforms with the following link.

In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of the liberty/freedom and its relationship with fitness.

In this continuation of their discussion from Part I, they ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode:

-What is liberty?

-Why is liberty important?

-What’s the difference between negative and positive liberty?

-What role should the government play, if any, in regulating fitness coaching?

-What role should the government play, if any, in regulating fitness practice?

-Is it the government’s role to promote fitness practice among its citizens?

The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in philosophy and their connection with fitness. Each episode we talk about a particular philosophical concept like autonomy, knowledge, virtue, truth, etc. and discuss how that idea connects with coaching fitness, participating in fitness as an individual, and fitness culture at large. It is hosted by James FitzGerald and Robby Gustin.

James FitzGerald is the founder and owner of OPEX Fitness, and he was the first-ever men's CrossFit® Games champion in 2007. He's one of the world's most in-demand experts on coaching mindset and training. James is also the leader of the individual design movement in the fitness world. He firmly believes that individual design programs are the only way that a coach and client can build the relationship and trust necessary to progress a client’s fitness for a lifetime. You can find out more about James and OPEX Fitness at opexfit.com

Robby Gustin holds a BA in philosophy from Columbia University and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. He is currently head nutrition coach at CFSB Nutrition, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Health Coach, Level 2 CrossFit® trainer at CrossFit South Bend, and a (soon to be) OPEX CCP Coach. You can find out more about Robby and CFSB Nutrition at cfsbnutrition.com You can find the link to our podcast on all major podcast platforms with the following link.

In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of the liberty/freedom and its relationship with fitness.

They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode:

-What is liberty?

-Why is liberty important?

-What’s the difference between negative and positive liberty?

-What role should the government play, if any, in regulating fitness coaching?

-What role should the government play, if any, in regulating fitness practice?

-Is it the government’s role to promote fitness practice among its citizens?

The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in philosophy and their connection with fitness. Each episode we talk about a particular philosophical concept like autonomy, knowledge, virtue, truth, etc. and discuss how that idea connects with coaching fitness, participating in fitness as an individual, and fitness culture at large. It is hosted by James FitzGerald and Robby Gustin.

About the Hosts: James FitzGerald is the founder and owner of OPEX Fitness, and he was the first-ever men's CrossFit® Games champion in 2007. He's one of the world's most in-demand experts on coaching mindset and training. James is also the leader of the individual design movement in the fitness world. He firmly believes that individual design programs are the only way that a coach and client can build the relationship and trust necessary to progress a client’s fitness for a lifetime. You can find out more about James and OPEX Fitness at opexfit.com

Robby Gustin holds a BA in philosophy from Columbia University and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. He is currently head nutrition coach at CFSB Nutrition, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Health Coach, Level 2 CrossFit® trainer at CrossFit South Bend, and a (soon to be) OPEX CCP Coach. You can find out more about Robby and CFSB Nutrition at cfsbnutrition.com

You can find the link to our podcast on all major podcast platforms with the following link.

In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of the fitness coach and its relationship with philosophy. They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode:

-What are necessary and sufficient conditions?

-What makes a good fitness coach a good fitness coach?

-How does the history of fitness practice bear on the current practice of fitness coaching?

-Are fitness coaches necessary for the practice of physical fitness?

-What virtues should a fitness coach cultivate?

The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in philosophy and their connection with fitness. Each episode we talk about a particular philosophical concept like autonomy, knowledge, virtue, truth, etc. and discuss how that idea connects with coaching fitness, participating in fitness as an individual, and fitness culture at large.

It is hosted by James FitzGerald and Robby Gustin.

About the Hosts: James FitzGerald is the founder and owner of OPEX Fitness, and he was the first-ever men's CrossFit® Games champion in 2007. He's one of the world's most in-demand experts on coaching mindset and training. James is also the leader of the individual design movement in the fitness world. He firmly believes that individual design programs are the only way that a coach and client can build the relationship and trust necessary to progress a client’s fitness for a lifetime. You can find out more about James and OPEX Fitness at opexfit.com

Robby Gustin holds a BA in philosophy from Columbia University and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. He is currently head nutrition coach at CFSB Nutrition, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Health Coach, Level 2 CrossFit® trainer at CrossFit South Bend, and a (soon to be) OPEX CCP Coach.

You can find out more about Robby and CFSB Nutrition at cfsbnutrition.com You can find the link to our podcast on all major podcast platforms with the following link. https://linktr.ee/fitnessinphilosophy

In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby continue their discussion about the concept of intention and its relationship with fitness.

They ask new questions about the connection between the two like: -What should the intentions of the fitness coach be?

-What role intention plays in determining dose response to a workout?

-How can a coach access a client's true intentions?

-What role does the virtue of patience play in helping a coach shift a client’s intentions over time?

-What are the intentions within nutrition coaching?

-What are the intentions within the functional health space?

The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in philosophy and their connection with fitness. Each episode we talk about a particular philosophical concept like autonomy, knowledge, virtue, truth, etc. and discuss how that idea connects with coaching fitness, participating in fitness as an individual, and fitness culture at large. It is hosted by James FitzGerald and Robby Gustin.

About the Hosts: James FitzGerald is the founder and owner of OPEX Fitness, and he was the first-ever men's CrossFit® Games champion in 2007. He's one of the world's most in-demand experts on coaching mindset and training. James is also the leader of the individual design movement in the fitness world. He firmly believes that individual design programs are the only way that a coach and client can build the relationship and trust necessary to progress a client’s fitness for a lifetime. You can find out more about James and OPEX Fitness at opexfit.com

Robby Gustin holds a BA in philosophy from Columbia University and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. He is currently head nutrition coach at CFSB Nutrition, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Health Coach, Level 2 CrossFit® trainer at CrossFit South Bend, and a (soon to be) OPEX CCP Coach. You can find out more about Robby and CFSB Nutrition at cfsbnutrition.com.

You can find the link to our podcast on all major podcast platforms with the following link. https://linktr.ee/fitnessinphilosophy

In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of intention and its relationship with fitness.

They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode:

-What are intentions? -How do intentions differ from desires?

-What are the current intentions in the fitness landscape?

-What should our intentions in fitness be?

-What are the intentions of the fitness coach? What should they be?

The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in philosophy and their connection with fitness. Each episode we talk about a particular philosophical concept like autonomy, knowledge, virtue, truth, etc. and discuss how that idea connects with coaching fitness, participating in fitness as an individual, and fitness culture at large. It is hosted by James FitzGerald and Robby Gustin.

About the Hosts: James FitzGerald is the founder and owner of OPEX Fitness, and he was the first-ever men's CrossFit® Games champion in 2007. He's one of the world's most in-demand experts on coaching mindset and training. James is also the leader of the individual design movement in the fitness world. He firmly believes that individual design programs are the only way that a coach and client can build the relationship and trust necessary to progress a client’s fitness for a lifetime. You can find out more about James and OPEX Fitness at opexfit.com

Robby Gustin holds a BA in philosophy from Columbia University and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. He is currently head nutrition coach at CFSB Nutrition, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Health Coach, Level 2 CrossFit® trainer at CrossFit South Bend, and a (soon to be) OPEX CCP Coach.

You can find out more about Robby and CFSB Nutrition at cfsbnutrition.com You can find the link to our podcast on all major podcast platforms with the following link. https://linktr.ee/fitnessinphilosophy

In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of desire and its relationship with fitness.

They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode:

-What are desires?

-Can we voluntarily change our desires?

-Where does our desire for physical expression come from?

-What role does the fitness coach play in shifting a client's desires?

-What philosophical implications are there for fitness given the fact that our desires change as we age?

-Can our desires go wrong when pursuing certain types of fitness and turn into addiction?

The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in philosophy and their connection with fitness. Each episode we talk about a particular philosophical concept like autonomy, knowledge, virtue, truth, etc. and discuss how that idea connects with coaching fitness, participating in fitness as an individual, and fitness culture at large. It is hosted by James Fitzgerald and Robby Gustin.

About the Hosts: James Fitzgerald is the founder and owner of OPEX Fitness, and he was the first-ever men's CrossFit® Games champion in 2007. He's one of the world's most in-demand experts on coaching mindset and training. James is also the leader of the individual design movement in the fitness world. He firmly believes that individual design programs are the only way that a coach and client can build the relationship and trust necessary to progress a client’s fitness for a lifetime. You can find out more about James and OPEX Fitness at opexfit.com

Robby Gustin holds a BA in philosophy from Columbia University and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. He is currently head nutrition coach at CFSB Nutrition, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Health Coach, Level 2 CrossFit® trainer at CrossFit South Bend, and a (soon to be) OPEX CCP Coach.

You can find out more about Robby and CFSB Nutrition at cfsbnutrition.com You can find the link to our podcast on all major podcast platforms with the following link. https://linktr.ee/fitnessinphilosophy