Geography and Fitness

In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and
Robby turn their attention to the concept of geography and its
connection with fitness. In this episode, we discuss the
following questions.


-Why do different cultures and geographies have different fitness
practices?


-Which fitness practices are common to all geographies?


-Do the differences or commonalities among geographical fitness
practices have any bearing on what fitness practices we should
adopt today?


-Are there any fitness practices that are objectively better (or
worse) than others or is just different strokes for different
folks?


-Are the differences in fitness practices in different
geographies interesting, but ultimately trivial?


Or do they have a deeper significance? 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.