Folly and Fitness

In this episode, we discuss the following questions.


-Is the way we exercise today ultimately folly/absurd?


-What is folly/absurdity?


-Which activities that we engage in in life have meaning vs. the
ones that are absurd/folly?


-Is fitness just a means to an end to a meaningful life?


-What's the connection between absurdity, folly, existentialism,
and nihilism?


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.