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Fitness in PhilosophyWhat is Fitness? (Revisited) Part 3In this episode, which is part 3 of a 3 part series, James and Robby revisit the question that started it all: What is fitness?They discuss and debate the 7 main theses about fitness listed belowThesis 1: Defining fitness in the abstract is not that difficult. The real or the major question relates to how we implement fitness todayThesis 2: Fitness is not just solely a means to an end (like money) nor is it a pure end in itself (like happiness)Thesis 3: The environment is the central determining factor in the participation...2025-05-201h 53Fitness in PhilosophyWhat is Fitness? (Revisited) Part 2In this episode, which is part 2 of a 3 part series, James and Robby revisit the question that started it all: What is fitness?They discuss and debate the 7 main theses about fitness listed belowThesis 1: Defining fitness in the abstract is not that difficult. The real or the major question relates to how we implement fitness todayThesis 2: Fitness is not just solely a means to an end (like money) nor is it a pure end in itself (like happiness)Thesis 3: The environment is the central determining factor in the participation...2025-04-291h 50Fitness in PhilosophyWhat is Fitness (Revisited)? Part 1In this episode, which is part 1 of a 3 part series, James and Robby revisit the question that started it all: What is fitness?They discuss and debate the 7 main theses about fitness listed belowThesis 1: Defining fitness in the abstract is not that difficult. The real or the major question relates to how we implement fitness todayThesis 2: Fitness is not just solely a means to an end (like money) nor is it a pure end in itself (like happiness)Thesis 3: The environment is the central determining factor in the participation...2025-04-011h 54Fitness in PhilosophyInspiration and FitnessIn this episode, James and Robby dive deep into the connection between fitness and inspiration.Inspiration is defined as the excitement of the mind or emotions, driving individuals from apathy to possibility and awakening new opportunities. It transcends ordinary experiences and fuels creativity, intrinsic motivation, and a deeper sense of purpose.The discussion focuses on three core characteristics of inspiration: evocation (spontaneous arousal), transcendence (expanding possibilities), and approach motivation (the drive to bring inspired ideas to life). Inspired people are often more open to new experiences, deeply engaged in their tasks, and motivated from within...2025-03-181h 54Fitness in PhilosophyNeeds, Wants, and FitnessIn this episode, we dive into the complex relationship between needs and wants, especially in the context of fitness and health. By exploring various philosophical perspectives, we examine how "need" can mean different things—from survival necessities to living an optimal life. Drawing from Kantian ethics, we pose the thought-provoking idea that a life focused only on needs is empty, while a life centered solely on wants is blind. We also explore the tension between biological needs and desires, discussing how lower-order wants (like junk food or laziness) clash with higher-order needs (such as...2025-02-112h 07Fitness in PhilosophyEquality and Fitness Part 2In this Part 2, James and Robby continue their discussion about the connection between equality and fitness.They discuss issues and questions like the following:-Biology is inherently unfair and unequal. For example:· A biological man could have a child at age 60 or 70 (not ideal but possible) should he choose where the that is not a possibility for biological women· A biological male cannot get pregnant or give birth to a child· A biological male has more absolute strength potential than a biological femaleShould we change or alt...2025-01-281h 57Fitness in PhilosophyEquality and Fitness Part 1In this episode James and Robby discuss the connection between equality and fitness.They discuss issues and questions like the following: -Biology is inherently unfair and unequal. For example:· A biological man could have a child at age 60 or 70 (not ideal but possible) should he choose where the that is not a possibility for biological women· A biological male cannot get pregnant or give birth to a child· A biological male has more absolute strength potential than a biological femaleShould we change or alter things in soc...2025-01-141h 58Fitness in PhilosophyTolerance and FitnessIn this episode James and Robby discuss the connection between the concept of tolerance and fitness.At base level, tolerance is defined as: showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one does not necessarily agree withSo, how does this relate to fitness/health?There are so many fitness and nutrition fads, cleanses and programs that are money making-schemes, false or outright harmful.What are our responsibilities as fitness professionals to tolerate things with which we disagree?For example, say a fitness client wants to...2024-12-102h 05Fitness in PhilosophyIgnorance and Fitness Part 2In this episode, James and Robby continue their discussion regarding the connection between ignorance and fitness.In philosophy there is a very antagonistic relationship to ignorance. Philosophy (and science) are attempts in many ways eradicate as much ignorance as possible for as many people as possibleDifferent philosophical takes on ignorance include-The unexamined life is not worth living (Socrates)-Neither is the examined one (MacIntyre-in response to Socrates)-Better to be Socrates unsatisfied than an (ignorant) pig satisfied (Mill)-“Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than do...2024-11-261h 55Fitness in PhilosophyHumility and FitnessIn this episode James and Robby explore the connection between humility and fitness.Humility is an admission of one's own limitations.Fitness, by its very nature involves encountering one's own limitations in the physical world.For example if someone can't do a pull-up or run 3 miles continuously that typically involves them eating a slice of humble-pie, in a good way.In this episode they ask and try to answer the following questions about humility and its connection with fitness.-Is fitness a means of achieving or furthering the virtue...2024-11-062h 03Fitness in PhilosophyIgnorance and FitnessIn this episode James and Robby discuss the connection between ignorance and fitness. In philosophy there is a very antagonistic relationship to ignorance. Philosophy (and science) are attempts in many ways eradicate as much ignorance as possible for as many people as possibleDifferent philosophical takes on ignorance include-The unexamined life is not worth living (Socrates)-Neither is the examined one (MacIntyre-in response to Socrates)-Better to be Socrates unsatisfied than an (ignorant) pig satisfied (Mill)-“Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.” - Char...2024-10-221h 32Fitness in PhilosophyDeath and Fitness How should the fact that we all die at some point inform our fitness journey? That is the central question of this episode.There's almost a paradox when think of fitness and it's relation to deathOn the one hand, ·for many who engage in health and fitness activities it involves a deep acknowledgement of the fundamental reality of the inevitability of death.And yet, on the other hand, ·engaging in health and fitness activities ultimately involves trying to resist or delay death by any natural means possible.In this episode, Ja...2024-10-081h 53Fitness in PhilosophyWhat do we owe the future of fitness?In this episode James and Robby discuss the question, "what do we owe the future?" and how does this relate to health and fitness?When it comes to general life we want to leave people in the future with:-a better overall world than the one we had-a habitable planet-an easier life (to a certain extent)But when it comes to fitness and health unique questions arise when we ask "what do we owe the future" like:-do we have a...2024-09-172h 02Fitness in PhilosophyLast of the Humans and Fitness There's a very real possibility that in the next 100 years what it means to be human will fundamentally change because of AI and robotics.Yes, what it means to be human has changed throughout history but in terms of our basic biology it's been essentially the same for 10s of thousands of years.Now it is poised to change significantly in the coming couple of centuries.Biology is central to our health and fitness practices, so it stands to reason that if our biology changes our health and fitness outlook will change.2024-09-022h 12Fitness in PhilosophyIndependence and Fitness As Alasdair MacIntyre famously said, human beings are dependent rational animals.The "dependent" part is significant.We often fail to see how dependent we are on basic things like food, water, oxygen, social structure, etc.We often crave independence from certain things, but the truth is that at a very deep and fundamental humans are dependent beings.In this episode, where we focus on independence, James and Robby discuss the concept of independence and its relationship with fitness.They ask and attempt to answer the following questions...2024-05-172h 11Fitness in PhilosophyDependence and FitnessAs Alasdair MacIntyre famously said, human beings are dependent rational animals.The "dependent" part is significant.We often fail to see how dependent we are on basic things like food, water, oxygen, social structure, etc.We often crave independence from certain things, but the truth is that at a very deep and fundamental humans are dependent beings.In this episode James and Robby discuss the concept of dependence and its relationship with fitness.They ask and attempt to answer the following questions-what is dependence?...2024-04-302h 13Fitness in PhilosophyDefenders of the Faith and FitnessIn this episode, James and Robby explore the connection between the philosophy of Alasdair MacIntyre, and more specifically his book "After Virtue", and its connection with fitness.In his book "After Virtue" MacIntyre asks us to imagine there was some sort of catastrophe by which all of our scientific knowledge came to be destroyed.Eventually enlightened people try to restore that knowledge but all they have are fragments of the past.For example they know objects near the surface of the Earth fall at 9.8m/s2 but they don’t know the why be...2024-04-011h 43Fitness in PhilosophySocial Reality and Fitness-(Episode LX)Most people would agree that things like rocks, tables, chairs, the sun, and oceans are all real.By real here, we mean something like: these things would exist even if humans didn't exist.But what about social reality?What about things that depend on humanity for their existence and yet have real power and influence?Here are some examples-Money-The presidency of the United States-Laws-The existence of nation statesTake money for example. There's no inherent value or...2024-03-201h 48Fitness in PhilosophyReality and FitnessReality is one of the central concepts in philosophy. In fact, one of the most fundamental questions in philosophy is, "What is real?". Philosophers are very frequently trying to distinguish appearance from reality. Fitness provides one of the most direct forms of access to the external world/reality in terms of directly sensing the world around us.Fitness can also provide a direct "reality-check" to what we believe to be true about of ourselves in terms of our physical capabilities. That "reality-check" can serve as an inspiration to get better.2024-03-052h 04Fitness in PhilosophyHabit and FitnessHabits are central to both philosophy and fitness.As far back as the Ancient Greeks, Aristotle famously said"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence therefore is not an act, but a habit."Aristotle in this particular case is talking about virtue, but the point applies equally well to other parts of life, especially health and fitness.One could argue that habits are the central determining factor in success in health and fitness. Here's an example to illustrate the point.Take two people one of whom grew up in...2024-02-191h 51Fitness in PhilosophyEase, Difficulty, and FitnessMost of our life, technology, and progress is centered around the idea of making life easier. Think about things like Door Dash, sleeping pills, and self-driving cars.But a central question that comes up is: Is an easier life necessarily a better life?It seems that as humans we're hard-wired to need some difficulty, challenge, or struggle to live a full and meaningful life.In this episode James and Robby discuss the extent to which ease and difficulty play a role in fitness and our lives in general. They ask and...2024-02-051h 39Fitness in PhilosophyBeauty and FitnessBeauty in philosophy is considered one of the ultimately values like justice, truth, knowledge, and goodness.One of the central goals of most people in engaging in fitness is to look better, or to cultivate physical beauty.In this episode James and Robby ask and give their answer the following questionsWhat makes beauty worth pursuing?Is beauty just "appearance" that hides a deeper "reality"Is beauty in the eye of the beholder (subjective) or out there in the world? (objective)How does the modern fitness industry...2024-01-222h 01Fitness in PhilosophyLegacy and FitnessWhat is a legacy?At the most basic level it's what we leave to future generations of people.When it comes to a legacy with regard to fitness, the question becomes:What do we owe the future when it comes to the world of fitness and health that we give to future generations?In this podcast, James and Robby ask and attempt to answer the following questions.-Is all we should be doing in fitness and health studying the legacy of our ancestors?-Are our current health...2023-12-132h 05Fitness in PhilosophyAI and Fitness Part 2Since the release of ChapterGPT in late 2022, interest and discussion around Artificial Intelligence has exploded.Why?There are so many societal and ethical implications around the development of AI such as:-Will it lead to the end of all work?-How can we tell appearance from reality when AI is getting so good at mimicking reality?-Is AI essentially stealing the work of genuine creatives without any credit or attribution?In part 2 of the discussion we ask and attempt to answer the following questions. -Will...2023-11-281h 53Fitness in PhilosophyAI and FitnessSince the release of ChapterGPT in late 2022, interest and discussion around Artificial Intelligence has exploded. Why? There are so many societal and ethical implications around the development of AI such as: -Will it lead to the end of all work?-How can we tell appearance from reality when AI is getting so good at mimicking reality?-Is AI essentially stealing the work of genuine creatives without any credit or attribution?In the fitness world, the development of AI leads to very interesting questions as well like: 2023-11-132h 06Fitness in PhilosophyHuman Nature and Fitness Part 2 In the second part of their discussion about human nature, James and Robby continue to investigate the connection between human nature and fitness.They ask and attempt to answer the following questions.What is human nature?Is there an essence to humans that applies across all places and times?What is the balance of nature vs. nurture in human beings?How much of a part of our human nature is fitness?If fitness is such a natural part of our human nature why is it so neglected...2023-11-071h 35Fitness in PhilosophyHuman Nature and FitnessIn this episode, James and Robby investigate the connection between human nature and fitness. They ask and attempt to answer the following questions. What is human nature?Is there an essence to humans that applies across all places and times? What is the balance of nature vs. nurture in human beings?How much of a part of our human nature is fitness? If fitness is such a natural part of our human nature why is it so neglected these days?When it comes to our...2023-10-161h 49Fitness in PhilosophyReward and FitnessWhat makes you engage in fitness? For many people it's the rewards that as a result of engaging in fitness like looking better, feeling better, and performing better. For people who participate in sports it's things like pleasure, points, and prizes. In this episode James explore the idea of rewards and its relation to fitness. They ask and attempt to answer the following questions.What is a reward?What's the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic rewards? What role do rewards currently play in the fitness world?2023-10-101h 31Fitness in PhilosophyPunishment and FitnessA 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 fitness:-What is punishment?-Why do we punish someone after the act has already been committed?-What makes punishment justified or unjustified?-What relationship does punishment have to fitness and what relationship...2023-10-021h 28Fitness in PhilosophyMisinformation and FitnessWhen 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 unintentionallyWhat is disinformation? False information which is intended to mislead, especially propaganda issued by a government organization to a rival power of the mediaIn this episode James and Robby discuss and attempt to answer the...2023-09-251h 56Fitness in PhilosophyInformation and FitnessIn 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 can improve the fitness coach/client relationship?-what fitness/health information should be imparted to kids when they are growing up to improve the fitness collective. -how do we acquire information?2023-09-182h 07Fitness in PhilosophyPersonal Identity and Fitness Part 2In 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 I my body? Am I my thoughts? Am I my continuous consciousness?-Clearly our bodies, thoughts, and consciousness change throughout life so what makes us, us over time?How does...2023-09-111h 31Fitness in PhilosophyPersonal Identity and FitnessIn 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 thoughts? Am I my continuous consciousness?-Clearly our bodies, thoughts, and consciousness change throughout life so what makes us, us over time?How does this...2023-09-051h 42Fitness in PhilosophyAuthenticity and Fitness Part 2A 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? What does it mean to be to be true to oneself?How do autonomy and authenticity relate to one another? What is authentic fitness?How can fitness play a role in helping us get in touch with our authentic selves?What are the best ways...2023-05-311h 54
Fitness in PhilosophyAuthenticity and Fitness Part 1A 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 authenticity relate to one another? What is authentic fitness?How can fitness play a role in helping us get in touch with our authentic selves?2023-05-091h 20Fitness in PhilosophyTechnology and Fitness Part 2 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 positive or overall negative influence on the practice of fitness? -How do we educate people that just because a device spits out a particular number (for example, total calories burned) that may be completely inaccurate and untrustworthy? -What are the privacy implications of gigantic...2023-04-181h 42
Fitness in PhilosophyTechnology and FitnessDoes 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 in the coming years?-Are fitness devices like smartwatches and bands helpful in our quest for fitness and health?-What are the implications of gigantic tech companies collecting all our health data and having access...2023-04-031h 29Fitness in PhilosophyWeakness of Will and FitnessHow 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. smokeAnd yet there are literally millions of people who don't exercise, eat junk food, and smoke. How is this possible? This is the central discussion of this episode. It's an extremely relevant question today for the health and fitness industry but the question goes all...2023-03-011h 22Fitness in PhilosophySubjectivity and FitnessIn 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 feel override objective data in fitness? For example if your fitness tracker says your recovery is poor (objective), but you're feeling great (subjective), which one should you listen to?-With the explosion of fitness devices, trackers, and data are we...2023-02-141h 42
Fitness in PhilosophyObjectivity and FitnessIn 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 bodyweight deadlift)?-How can objectivity play a role in driving fitness policy and education for children?The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in philosophy and their connection with...2023-01-311h 29
Fitness in PhilosophyBusiness Ethics and FitnessIn 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 recurring profit with the idea that a fitness individual shouldn't need a coach long-term? -In terms of licensure, who should be allowed to be a fitness coach and who should not? 2023-01-191h 29
Fitness in PhilosophySimplicity and FitnessIn 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 to pay for their services? -If we boiled done fitness and nutrition to their most simple elements what would that look like?The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the...2023-01-041h 26
Fitness in PhilosophyFolly and FitnessIn 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, and nihilism? 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...2022-12-131h 27
Fitness in PhilosophyMeaning and FitnessIn 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 meaning of your life?-Is fitness just a means to an end to a meaningful life? -How can a fitness coach help a fitness client learn more about...2022-11-151h 29
Fitness in PhilosophyTradition and FitnessIn 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 one adopt a certain fitness practice because that's what's been done traditionally (e.g., walking and lifting rocks)?-What is the significance of different traditions within fitness (e.g., running, powerlifting, gymnastics, etc.)?2022-11-012h 00
Fitness in PhilosophyProgress and FitnessIn 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 true progress in fitness?-Are all the attempts at progress in fitness ultimately folly?The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in...2022-10-111h 51
Fitness in PhilosophyGeography and FitnessIn 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 differences or commonalities among geographical fitness practices have any bearing on what fitness practices we should adopt today? -Are there any fitness practices that are objectively better (or worse) than others or is just different strokes for different...2022-09-271h 23
Fitness in PhilosophyEvolution and FitnessIn 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 closely should our fitness practices mirror our evolutionary fitness practices? -How does physical fitness influence key evolutionary concepts like survival and reproduction? -What role does the "evolutionary mismatch" theory have...2022-09-051h 18Fitness in PhilosophyDealing with Disagreements in Fitness (Part 3)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 move the profession forward or does it hold things back? -What role does social media play in amplifying or resolving disagreement in fitness? -What are the proper forums for disagreement in the fitness...2022-08-221h 44
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Fitness in PhilosophyDisagreements and Fitness Part 2In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby are joined by special guest Brandon Wilton. The topic of the podcast on this episode is disagreements within fitness. They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode: -Do fitness coaches have an obligation to disagree with other fitness coaches and call out bad ideas? -If we disagree with someone in the fitness realm what is the most appropriate way to disagree with one another? -Does how we disagree with one another depend on who is...2022-04-171h 45
Fitness in PhilosophyDisagreement and FitnessIn this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of experience and its relationship with fitness.They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode:What is disagreement and why is it important?How can we respectfully disagree with those who we think are just as rational as us?What role does disagreement play in the fitness world?What should we practically do if we disagree with others in the fitness world?What's the best...2022-03-281h 33
Fitness in PhilosophyExperience and FitnessIn this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of experience and its relationship with fitness. They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode: -What is experience? -Does everything we know ultimately come from experience? -How central are experiences to the fitness journey of an individual? -What kinds of fitness experiences should a fitness coach have in order to properly educate and coach a fitness client? The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the...2022-02-281h 31
Fitness in PhilosophyInstinct and FitnessIn 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...2022-01-031h 29Fitness in PhilosophyResponsibility and FitnessIn this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of the responsibility and its relationship with fitness. They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode: -What is responsibility? -What is the relationship between what we are capable of as humans and what we are responsible for? -What responsibility, if any, do we have as humans for cultivating our health and fitness? -Are we abdicating our own personal responsibility for our own health and fitness by hiring...2021-12-131h 51
Fitness in PhilosophyMorality and FitnessIn this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of the morality and its relationship with fitness.They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode:-What is morality?-Why is morality important in our lives?-Does morality play any role whatsoever in physical fitness?-Do we have a moral duty to ourselves to be physically fit individuals?-Do we have a moral duty to others to maintain physical fitness?The Fitness in...2021-11-291h 43Fitness in PhilosophyPain and FitnessIn this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of pain and its relationship with fitness. They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode: -What is pain? -What is the connection between pain and fitness? -Is fitness culture today addicted to pain? ("No pain, no gain") -Do most people think of fitness as a pain or a chore that has to get done? -Can certain types of pain lead to more happiness and meaning...2021-05-101h 32Fitness in PhilosophyPleasure and FitnessIn this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of the impact and its relationship with fitness. They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode: -What is pleasure? -Is pleasure the main motivating force in our lives? -What is the connection between fitness, pleasure, and happiness? -How can pleasure lead to certain types of fitness addiction? -Is fitness merely a means to get more pleasure? The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated...2021-04-261h 36Fitness in PhilosophyImpact and FitnessIn this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of the impact and its relationship with fitness. They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode: -What is impact? -How do we measure impact? -How do we know if we're making an impact in fitness? -What's the best timeline to measure impact? 1 month? 1 year? 10 years? 100 years? -Is the health and fitness industry actually having an impact on society currently? The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is...2021-04-121h 42Fitness in PhilosophyValue and FitnessIn this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of the value and its relationship with fitness. They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode: -What is value? -What is the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic value? -Why do people value fitness? -What happens when we encounter competing values in fitness? -Is fitness just a means to an end or is it intrinsically valuable? The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to...2021-03-222h 21Fitness in PhilosophyBelief and FitnessIn this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of the belief and its relationship with fitness. They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode: -What is belief? -What role does belief within fitness? -What are some delusional beliefs in fitness and how do they come about? -How have beliefs in fitness changed over time? -How does shared belief affect fitness movements? -How does belief play a role in fitness coaching? The...2021-03-081h 43Fitness in PhilosophySkepticism and FitnessIn this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of the skepticism and its relationship with fitness.They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode:-What is skepticism?-How can skepticism be useful in our daily lives?-How can skepticism be a useful corrective to dogmatism?-What use is there for skepticism in the fitness world?-What role should skepticism play in the coach/client relationship?The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is...2021-02-221h 28Fitness in PhilosophyDogmatism and Fitness Part 2In 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...2021-02-081h 54Fitness in PhilosophyDogmatism and Fitness Part IIn this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of the dogmatism and its relationship with fitness. They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode: -What is dogmatism -Why is dogmatism bad? -How to avoid dogmatism -Examples of dogmatism in the fitness world -Ways to minimize dogmatism in the fitness world The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in philosophy and their connection with fitness. Each episode we...2021-01-2517 minFitness in PhilosophyLiberty and Fitness Part 2In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of the liberty/freedom and its relationship with fitness.In this continuation of their discussion from Part I, they ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode: -What is liberty? -Why is liberty important? -What’s the difference between negative and positive liberty? -What role should the government play, if any, in regulating fitness coaching? -What role should the government play, if any, in regulating fitness pr...2021-01-111h 23Fitness in PhilosophyLiberty and Fitness Part 1In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of the liberty/freedom and its relationship with fitness. They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode: -What is liberty? -Why is liberty important? -What’s the difference between negative and positive liberty? -What role should the government play, if any, in regulating fitness coaching? -What role should the government play, if any, in...2020-12-141h 21Fitness in PhilosophyThe Coach and PhilosophyIn this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of the fitness coach and its relationship with philosophy. They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode: -What are necessary and sufficient conditions? -What makes a good fitness coach a good fitness coach? -How does the history of fitness practice bear on the current practice of fitness coaching? -Are fitness coaches necessary for the practice of physical fitness? -What virtues should a fitness coach cultivate? ...2020-11-301h 40Fitness in PhilosophyIntention and Fitness Part 2In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby continue their discussion about the concept of intention and its relationship with fitness.They ask new questions about the connection between the two like: -What should the intentions of the fitness coach be?-What role intention plays in determining dose response to a workout?-How can a coach access a client's true intentions?-What role does the virtue of patience play in helping a coach shift a client’s intentions over ti...2020-11-091h 22Fitness in PhilosophyIntention and Fitness Part 1In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of intention and its relationship with fitness. They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode: -What are intentions? -How do intentions differ from desires? -What are the current intentions in the fitness landscape? -What should our intentions in fitness be? -What are the intentions of the fitness coach? What should they be? The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts...2020-10-261h 19Fitness in PhilosophyDesire and FitnessIn this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of desire and its relationship with fitness. They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode: -What are desires? -Can we voluntarily change our desires? -Where does our desire for physical expression come from? -What role does the fitness coach play in shifting a client's desires? -What philosophical implications are there for fitness given the fact that our desires change as we age? -Can...2020-10-121h 24Fitness in PhilosophyScience and Fitness Part 2In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of science and its relationship with fitness. In the last episode, Science and Fitness Part 1, they were primarily concerned with questions surrounding exercise science itself. In this episode, Science and Fitness Part 2, they focus specifically on how the conclusions of science affect, or don't affect, the practice of fitness. They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode: -Can science capture the richness and depth of the practice of fitness? ...2020-09-281h 32Fitness in PhilosophyScience and Fitness Part 1In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of science and its relationship with fitness.They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode:-What is science?-Is science the best way to acquire knowledge?-Is the study of fitness capable of being a science?-What counts as evidence in the study of fitness?-Are there scientific theories in the study of fitness the same way there are in biology or physics?...2020-09-0700 minFitness in PhilosophyTruth and FitnessIn this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of truth and its relationship with fitness. They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode: -What is truth? -Why does truth matter? -Do we currently aim at truth in fitness? -Should truth be our ultimate goal in fitness? -What devices, if any, give us better access to the truth in fitness? The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the intersection between concepts in...2020-08-241h 44Fitness in PhilosophyKnowledge and FitnessIn this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concept of knowledge and its relationship with fitness. They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode: -What is knowledge? -How does knowledge differ from belief and opinion? -How do we know things in fitness? -What are some things we know in fitness? -What are the sources of justification or evidence for what we know in fitness? The Fitness in Philosophy podcast is dedicated to discussing the...2020-08-101h 27Fitness in PhilosophyVirtues, Vices, and FitnessIn this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast James and Robby turn their attention to the concepts of virtue and vice and their relationship with fitness. They ask and attempt to answer the following questions in the episode. -What is virtue? -How is virtue connected with the good or happy life? -How does engaging in certain types of fitness makes us better (or potentially) worse people? -How do virtues or vices that we cultivate in our lives play a role in our fitness practice? -Are there...2020-07-271h 23Fitness in PhilosophyAutonomy and FitnessIn 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...2020-07-131h 27Fitness in PhilosophyWhat is Fitness? Part 2In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast, James and Robby continue discussing the question "What is fitness?" In particular they discuss: -The distinction between descriptive and normative claims in philosophy, which is mainly the distinction between what is (descriptive claims) and what should be (normative claims) -The question: when we ask "What is fitness?" are we merely describing how fitness is practiced today or are we saying what it should be? -James' definition of what fitness should be -How the concept of fitness compares and contrasts with...2020-06-291h 20Fitness in PhilosophyWhat is Fitness?-Part 1In the inaugural episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast, James and Robby:-introduce themselves-explain why they decided to create this podcast-ask and begin to answer the question, "What is Fitness?"About the Podcast: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...2020-06-151h 31