Business Ethics and Fitness

Fitness in Philosophy

In this episode, we discuss the following questions about business ethics and its connection with fitness

-What are ethics and how does they relate to the practice of fitness?

-Why are ethics important in business?

-What are ethical and unethical practices within the business of fitness?

-How can we balance the need of a fitness business for recurring profit with the idea that a fitness individual shouldn't need a coach long-term?

-In terms of licensure, who should be allowed to be a fitness coach and who should not?

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.