Instinct and Fitness

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


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


-What is instinct?


-Do we have a fitness instinct?


-What types of fitness do we know (and not know) how to do
instinctively?


-Should we just follow our instincts when it comes to fitness or
can our instincts be wrong?


-What implications do our fitness instincts have for our current
fitness practices today


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. You can
connect with him on Instagram at the handle @cfsbnutrition.