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Dogmatism and Fitness Part 2
Manage episode 303046724 series 2986260
In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby continue their discussion of dogmatism and its relationship to fitness.
They discuss the following topics in the episode:
-Examples of dogmatism in the fitness world
-Practical antidotes to dogmatism that both fitness coaches and clients can use
-Using the burden of proof to be clear on what is and is not dogmatic
-Why dogmatism is a type of neurosis that needs to be constantly corrected.
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 You can find the link to our podcast on all major podcast platforms.
66 episodes
Manage episode 303046724 series 2986260
In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby continue their discussion of dogmatism and its relationship to fitness.
They discuss the following topics in the episode:
-Examples of dogmatism in the fitness world
-Practical antidotes to dogmatism that both fitness coaches and clients can use
-Using the burden of proof to be clear on what is and is not dogmatic
-Why dogmatism is a type of neurosis that needs to be constantly corrected.
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 You can find the link to our podcast on all major podcast platforms.
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