Authenticity and Fitness Part 1

A lot of modern culture is centered around the notion of
authenticity or being authentic.


But what does it meant to be authentic?


In this episode James and Robby attempt to answer the following
questions regarding authenticity and its relationship with
fitness.


What is authenticity?


What does it mean to be to be true to oneself?


How do autonomy and authenticity relate to one another?


What is authentic fitness?


How can fitness play a role in helping us get in touch with our
authentic selves?


What are the best ways to approach inauthenticity in the health
and fitness 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, and an OPEX CCP Coach.