Simplicity and Fitness

In 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 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.