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Objectivity and Fitness

Objectivity and Fitness

FromFitness in Philosophy


Objectivity and Fitness

FromFitness in Philosophy

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Length:
90 minutes
Released:
Jan 31, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, we discuss the following questions about objectivity and its connection with fitness-What is objectivity?-Why is the connection between science and objectivity?-How does objectivity in fitness help us determine what's real and what's fake?-Should there be objective standards within fitness (for example reaching for a 2x bodyweight deadlift)?-How can objectivity play a role in driving fitness policy and education for children?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.comRobby 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, and an OPEX CCP Coach.
Released:
Jan 31, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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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, or truth and discuss how that idea connects with coaching fitness, participating in fitness as an individual, and fitness culture at large. It's hosted by OPEX Fitness Founder James Fitzgerald and Philosophy PhD/(soon to be) OPEX CCP Coach Robby Gustin.