Autonomy and Fitness

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

They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode.

-What is autonomy?

-Why is autonomy worth wanting?

-How can fitness help us achieve greater overall autonomy in our lives?

-Should the coach/client relationship be one of trying to foster autonomy for the client?

-What would the ideal physical education curriculum look like to help children become fully autonomous fitness adults?

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.

James Fitzgerald is the founder 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, and a (soon to be) OPEX CCP Coach. You can find out more about Robby and CFSB Nutrition at cfsbnutrition.com