Instinct and Fitness

Fitness in Philosophy

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.