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Fitness in Philosophy

James Fitzgerald and Robby Gustin

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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, or truth and discuss how that idea connects with coaching fitness, participating in fitness as an individual, and fitness culture at large. It's hosted by OPEX Fitness Founder James Fitzgerald and Philosophy PhD/(soon to be) OPEX CCP Coach Robby Gustin.
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A prominent feature of any modern society is the notion of punishment or retribution for any wrongdoing. Whether it's jail, fines, public humiliation and ostracism punishment is a central feature of certain aspects of modern society. In this episode James and Robby ask and attempt to answer the following question with respect to punishment and fitn…
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When the internet first became widely used people assumed that more information is always better. Few people today would take genuinely take that stance especially with the rise and rapid spread of misinformation and disinformation as a result of the speed of the internet. What is misinformation? False or misleading information spread mistakenly or…
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In this episode, James and Robby discuss the the concept of information and how it relations to fitness. They discuss questions like: -is all the information we're getting from fitness devices about our health and wellness useful or problematic? -what information with respect to our fitness and health should we pay attention to? -what information c…
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In Part 2 of their discussion, James and Robby continue their conversation on personal identity and fitness. One of the central, perennial philosophical questions is the question of personal identity. Questions like the following are central to the personal identity question: -Who am I? -What makes me me as opposed to someone or something else? -Am…
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In this episode James and Robby discuss the connection personal identity and fitness. One of the central, perennial philosophical questions is the question of personal identity. Questions like the following are central to the personal identity question: -Who am I? -What makes me me as opposed to someone or something else? -Am I my body? Am I my tho…
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Darryl Stickel stands as a prominent global authority on trust, focusing on equipping leaders with an indispensable tool. Darryl's unwavering positivity radiates, bringing out the best in people and reflecting his personal journey of resilience. His belief in a brighter collective future drives his commitment to building it collaboratively. With ov…
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Grant Lira is the co-founder of The Empathy Firm, a specialized PR company focusing on media placement and maximizing client benefits. Raised in a small Wisconsin town, Grant embarked on a unique journey of self-discovery. After high school, Grant's path was uncertain, leading him to join the national guard and undergo rigorous training at Fort Ben…
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Vash Tomanec is a driven and accomplished entrepreneur who has founded multiple successful businesses. At just 25 years old, he has already built three seven-figure companies. Vash is the Co-Founder and Mindset Coach at Mindtrepreneur, where he helps entrepreneurs transform their businesses and lives by mastering their mindset. He provides personal…
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Carl Hardwick is the CEO of OPEX Fitness, where movement becomes a way of life. With a remarkable background as a three-time All-Conference college football player and a former U.S. Army medic, Carl has dedicated his career to helping others discover their optimal fitness journeys. Having transitioned from the gridiron and battlefields, Carl's unwa…
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A lot of modern culture is centered around the notion of authenticity or being authentic. But what does it meant to be authentic?In Part 2 of the Authenticity series, James and Robby build on their discussion from Part 1 and attempt to answer the following questions regarding authenticity and its relationship with fitness. What is authenticity? Wha…
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Dawn Pascarella is the Owner, as well as a Personal Trainer and Fitness Coach at The Fit Life with Dawn. Dawn's journey in the fitness industry has been nothing short of remarkable. As an AFPA Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Dawn combines her expertise in fitness and nutrition to create customized nutrition plans for her clients. Dawn's commitment…
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Tom Jackobs is known as the Impact Pilot, a master of sales and public speaking. He has been an Entrepreneur for the last 30 years. Tom spent 12 years working in the Oil and Gas industry, but eventually discovered his passion for fitness and bought his own health facility in 2008. And after some trial and error, Tom became a master at selling. Whil…
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A lot of modern culture is centered around the notion of authenticity or being authentic. But what does it meant to be authentic? In this episode James and Robby attempt to answer the following questions regarding authenticity and its relationship with fitness. What is authenticity? What does it mean to be to be true to oneself? How do autonomy and…
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Does modern technology help us in our quest to get fit and healthy? Or is technology a distraction from time-honored principles of eating healthy, moving your body, getting enough sleep, etc.? In a continuation of our discussion from Technology and Fitness Part 1 we ask and try to answer the following questions -Has technology had an overall positi…
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Brian Keane is a former primary school teacher who has turned fitness coach. Brian is a qualified personal trainer, sports nutritionist, and strength and conditioning coach, with years of experience in the fitness industry. He has authored the bestselling book "The Fitness Mindset," which has helped thousands of people transform their lives. Brian …
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Tanner Chidester is a Business Consultant and Entrepreneur. He attended Bringham Young University, where he played Division 1 football and studied Petroleum Engineering. He eventually was admitted to Texas A&M’s petroleum engineering program, but shortly after decided to pursue fitness training. After a few years of trial and error, Tanner launched…
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Does modern technology help us in our quest to get fit and healthy? Or is technology a distraction from time-honored principles of eating healthy, moving your body, getting enough sleep, etc.? In this episode we explore technology's connection with fitness by asking questions like: -What role will artificial intelligence play in health and fitness …
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Hayden Rolfe is an Online Fitness Influencer and Head Coach at Online Super Coach. He is the Co-Founder of The Online Nutritional Education, where they help professional women get in shape in only 90 days and provide them clarity on how to lose weight long-term. His videos for low-calorie dessert recipes went viral online, gaining him more than 15 …
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AJ Mihrzad is the author of the best selling books, “Master Your Inner Game” and “The Mind and Body Solution: Train Your Brain for Permanent Weight Loss.” He studied Exercise Science and Nutrition due to his passion for health and earned a Masters degree in Psychology due to his fascination with the mindset of weight loss. His cutting edge approach…
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Sunjay Nath graduated with a degree in mathematical engineering and an MBA, and during his time in high school, he was actively involved in student leadership. After he graduated, the school continued to request and pay for him to speak to their students, and 28 years later, he is still giving speeches to groups of people, corporations, and associa…
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How can we know the right thing for us to do and yet fail to do it? For example pretty much everyone knows it's better to: -exercise rather than not exercise -eat healthy food vs eating processed food -not smoke vs. smoke And yet there are literally millions of people who don't exercise, eat junk food, and smoke. How is this possible? This is the c…
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Victor Dedaj is a performance analyst in the business sector, specifically in operations. He began to feel worn out in 2008 following the market meltdown, and a few years later he was fired as the business world also began to crumble. After a brief sabbatical, he made the decision to pursue business. He experimented with numerous business ideas. sw…
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George Liu, a President and CEO of Gym Pillars was born in Japan and raised in China. He used to move around a lot when he was a little kid, amongst all the changes when it comes to moving or in school, and as a kid, he experienced rough childhood and been working hard just to fit in be accepted by his peers. When he turned 18, due to self dissatis…
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In this episode, we discuss the following questions about subjectivity and its connection with fitness -What is subjectivity? -What is the connection between subjectivity and our lived human experience? -What's the importance of subjectivity, things like emotions, beliefs, opinions, feelings, in fitness? -Can our subjective experience of how we fee…
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Philip Pape, a Certified Nutritional Coach, Mindset Specialist, Strength Training Expert, host of Wits & Weights Podcast, and online trainer, didn't start in the fitness industry until his late 30s. He had struggled with health all his life, being overweight and coming from a family with health concerns such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease.…
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JD Daley, the founder of Undeniable Closer Mastermind, has had 17 years of experience in the sales world - setting, closing, managing, traning & recruiting. He got his start after dropping out of university 3 weeks after entering, moving to a different province, applying for hundreds of jobs, and finally getting 1 job offer, which ended up being a …
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In this episode, we discuss the following questions about objectivity and its connection with fitness -What is objectivity? -Why is the connection between science and objectivity? -How does objectivity in fitness help us determine what's real and what's fake? -Should there be objective standards within fitness (for example reaching for a 2x bodywei…
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Jess Glazer Derose, an ex-celebrity trainer & owner of the multi-million online business The Digital Business Evolution, is no longer in the fitness industry but has always loved the world of fitness. She was a gymnast in college and a fitness trainer for 18 years, starting with the day care room then getting promoted to the front desk, and moving …
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John Egan, a Content Marketing Expert & Author, started his career with a journalism degree in college. Soon after, he became a newspaper reporter & editor. However, he left this job in 2006, which was timely because things were starting to shift online. He then started doing freelance writing, freelance editing, and content marketing & strategy fo…
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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 recurr…
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Kevin Lowe, the podcast host of Grit, Grace & Inspiration, is also a Transformational Life & Business Coach. He lost his ability to see during junior year of high school, at the age of 17. He had a non-cancerous brain tumor which had to be removed immediately, which then led to him losing his eyesight, temporarily losing his sense of smell & gettin…
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Paul Meldrum, the owner of Meldrum Performance Coaching, is also a recipient of the Clinical Excellence Award & was a former Personal Trainer of the Year. He started as a personal trainer in a commercial gym, however he soon left due to burnout. He then did freelance personal training and then moved to creating his own small sports studio. He had a…
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In this episode, we discuss the following questions about simplicity and its connection with fitness -What is simplicity? -Why is simplicity important in our lives? -What is the importance of simplicity when it comes to our health and fitness practices? -Have corporations made fitness, health, and nutrition needlessly complex in an effort to get us…
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Michael Hughes, the founder of CEO of Gymnazo, grew his gym from a 300 sq. ft. to 13,000 sq. ft. facility where they do 1-on-1, semi-private, small group and even online training. He has a background in physical therapy, which he weaves into his programs. Starting in a big box gym, he created his own boutique within the gym, the beginnings of what …
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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, a…
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In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of meaning and its connection with fitness. In this episode, we discuss the following questions. -What is meaning? -What is the meaning of life and how have philosophers tried to answer this question? -Where does fitness sit in the hierarchy or …
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Craig Ballantyne, the founder Turbulence Training and the author of best-selling books The Perfect Day Formula & The Perfect Week Formula, sold his first fitness program on the Internet way back in January of 2001. It was a Word document sold through PayPal. Since then, he was able to grow his company to a 7-figure fitness business, serviced over 1…
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In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of tradition and its connection with fitness. In this episode, we discuss the following questions. -What is tradition? -What are the benefits and drawbacks of following traditions? -What's the connection between philosophy and tradition? -Should…
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In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of progress and its connection with fitness. In this episode, we discuss the following questions. -What is progress? -Is progress always good? -Do certain activities that humans engage in involve progress while others do not? -Can there be any t…
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Dr. Sean Pastuch, the founder & CEO of Active Life, has helped over 10,000 individuals and more than 2,000 coaches online. He has worked as a trainer at Equinox where he found that he loved helping the people that most trainers didn't want to work with, like those with injuries or those who were deemed too old. He now owns a company that bridges th…
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Derek Videll, the host of The Social Bamboo Podcast, helps businesses & entrepreneurs start successful Facebook & Instagram campaigns. He recorded his first podcast in December 2018, precisely 3 hours after he did a search for podcasts that talk about Instagram, and found barely any. After 1 week, his podcast was ranked #1 in search results. And mo…
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Jesse Eker started out in the online world a decade ago by spearheading the launch of his father’s brand (Harv Eker Online) into the online world. Within two years, Jesse took that brand from zero to over 4-million dollars a year. Although he is still Managing Director of Harv Eker Online, he has also built his own company - Build Your Brand Online…
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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 diffe…
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Keara Palmay, the Email Marketing Manager of Genesis Digital, got her start in digital marketing after working with Online Supercoach and becoming a Results Coach for Tony Robbins. She was featured on ClickFunnels for going from $0-$160K in her first six months of business (with one sales funnel!), and her work has been featured in many publication…
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In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of evolution and his connection with fitness. In this episode, we discuss the following questions. -What are the basics of evolution? -What deep philosophical questions does the theory of evolution raise for who we are as human beings? -How clos…
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Simon Severino, the founder, CEO & author of Strategy Sprints started helping people grow and scale their business 21 years ago. He helps business owners run & grow businesses more efficiently because he believes that capitalism is being able to stay in the business longer than your competitor. Listen in as he talks about bottlenecks in your busine…
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Austin Armstrong, the CEO of Socialty Pro, has over 3,200 subscribers on YouTube, over 6,700 followers on LinkedIn, over 180k followers on Instagram, over 600k followers on TikTok & the numbers just keep growing. Austin started learning about social media when he was only 14 years old. And like a lot of people, he lost his job during the pandemic. …
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In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby are joined by special guest OPEX CCP Coach Brandon Wilton. This is the final episode in our series on disagreements in fitness. In this final episode of the discussion we discuss the following questions. -What role does disagreement play in the fitness profession? Does it help mov…
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When Celeste Rains-Turk signed-up for the Online SuperCoach 10X program, she was only 18 years old. After the program, she went on to start her own business, became a best-selling author, a successful podcast host, a public speaker, and a NPC Bikini competitor. Currently, she is completing her Masters Program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, a…
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Program design is the easy part of coaching. The real challenge (and the fun!) is in nurturing relationships and using the principles of human behavior to help your clients make sustainable changes. In this episode of Back Room Talk, hosts Carl Hardwick and Georgia Smith chat about the human behavior basics every coach should know and why relations…
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