#63 - Inside The Mind w/ James Fitzgerald

Today, we have James Fitzgerald. He is the founder of OPEX. His 20+ years of experience and service as a strength coach/technician, tireless practice in refining energy system work, nutritional and lifestyle balancing techniques, and training of other coaches have made OPEX a sought-after method of bringing fitness to a higher order.James has found a desire and passion to understand fitness through assessment, testing, research, programming, and more. He has had many years of experience as an athlete from early childhood into adulthood, from playing top-level soccer, and short and long-distance running to CrossFit where he was crowned “The Fittest on Earth”, and Winner of the 2007 CrossFit Games.We dive into difficulty in training, balancing effort with rest, overcoming challenges, and more.Show Notes: (06:34): Difficulty in training(12:04): How to change your relationship with food(20:32): Balancing effort with rest(25:46): Coaching as a passion(33:16): James’ life outside OPEX(40:53): Seeing inspiration with different movement expressions(47:58): Overcoming challenges(57:37): Top obstacles James encountered(1:03:22): Trying to change insecurities(1:14:43): Happenings at USA functional fitness national competition(1:23:59): How to follow James’ journeyHow to Connect with James Fitzgerald:Website: https://www.opexfit.com/OPEX fitness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OPEXFitnessOPEX fitness Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCgDGih2kSp0A6W_0cVYuaQOPEX fitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opexfitness/OPEX fitness Twitter: https://twitter.com/opexfitnessConnect with me:Habit Chess Newsletter: https://geni.us/VU0ptPod Mahal book on Amazon: https://geni.us/16YofIWork with me: https://geni.us/C1qB3DaGet in touch: https://geni.us/gBtz