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Fitlosophy
Fitness and lifestyle changes are not solely physical undertakings. Altering our habits and aspiring to new goals begins with a psychological approach, and an evaluation of what matters most. Our values and actions affect the way we grow and mold our lives, whether it involves our training routines, performance goals, or even nutritional habits. In fact, philosophy’s enduring legacy lies in our attempts to understand the way we lead our lives, and can have a phenomenal impact on the way we apply modern self-help techniques.
Calling on her experience as a coach, student of psychology, and advocate for some of philosophy’s most popular and practical principles, Sophie Thomas wrote Fitlosophy to explain how philosophical thinkers can help us better understand what we value and to be more analytical and open-minded when it comes to our fitness journeys.
When it comes to getting fitter, or even simply understanding the way we think about our goals, Sophie’s coaching guidance based on psychological research and philosophical wisdom can help individuals find more meaning in their fitness routines and, by extension, their lives.
This discussion guide and recommended reading was shared and sponsored in partnership with Dartfrog books.
Book club questions for Fitlosophy by Sophie Thomas
Use these discussion questions to guide your next book club meeting.
What about this book resonated the most with you and why?
What did you learn about yourself and your lifestyle from reading Fitlosophy? What goals did you meet that you plan to incorporate in your everyday routine?
What surprised you about the methods you read about in this book? Are they similar to other strategies you've tried in order to change your habits, or were they completely different? How so?
What kind of language does the author use? Is it objective and detached, or is there passion and emotion in the way they describe the different topics found throughout the book? Moreover, did this approach make it easier for you to engage with the theories and practical exercises?
The book discusses philosophies like absurdism and existentialism, which can be interpreted as meaning-seeking or meaning-making world views. How can you connect this idea of making one's life meaningful with looking after your health, fitness, and overall wellbeing?
Stoicism is an extremely popular approach that many individuals, ranging from those involved in the self-help industry all the way to those who interact in corporate environments, can connect with improved wellbeing and increased productivity levels. Have you learned anything new about stoicism from Fitlosophy and how you can apply it in terms of your daily routine and fitness goals?
How you view exercise and lifestyle change can depend largely on a multitude of factors. And while this book can't necessarily define those for you, do you feel that it has instilled in you the desire to independently explore who you are at a fundamental level? Why or why not? What theories or methods discussed throughout the book might help you in this journey of self-discovery?
Fitlosophy Book Club Questions PDF
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