Subjectivity and Fitness

Fitness in Philosophy

In 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 losing our connection to our own human subjectivity and intuition?

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.