In this episode Etienne Ryan and Brett reflect on their recent teaching experiences, discussing the importance of engagement, nuance, and adaptability in fitness education. They explore the challenges of maintaining an open mind, the role of experience in learning, and the impact of good teaching on student perceptions. The conversation also touches on personal growth through mistakes, the nature of attraction beyond physicality, and practical advice for fostering open-mindedness in the fitness space.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Weekend Reflections
06:06 Teaching Dynamics and Engagement
11:59 The Importance of Nuance in Fitness
17:28 Life Experience in Training
23:14 What Makes a Good Student?
36:35 Empathy and Persuasion in Conversations
42:23 The Importance of Definitions in Discourse
49:49 Attraction Beyond Physical Appearance
57:04 The Value of Diverse Interests
01:07:57 Advice for Maintaining an Open Mind
