Science and Fitness Part 2

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


In the last episode, Science and Fitness Part 1, they were
primarily concerned with questions surrounding exercise science
itself.


In this episode, Science and Fitness Part 2, they focus
specifically on how the conclusions of science affect, or don't
affect, the practice of fitness.


They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the
episode: -Can science capture the richness and depth of the
practice of fitness?


-Should all claims in the practice of fitness be scientific?


-Is fitness coaching an art or a science?


-What was the practice of fitness before science came along?


-Does the practice of fitness have any need for science?


-What's the relationship between exercise science, the fitness
coach, and the fitness client?


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, Level 2 CrossFit trainer at
CrossFit South Bend, and a (soon to be) OPEX CCP Coach. You can
find out more about Robby and CFSB Nutrition at cfsbnutrition.com


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platforms with the following link.
https://linktr.ee/fitnessinphilosophy