The evolution of academia in the fitness industry with Dr. Mike Israetel

In this conversation, Mike Israetel, Co-Founder of Renaissance Periodization, discusses his career trajectory, the founding of RP, and the evolution of academia and the fitness industry.


He shares his experiences as a professor and content creator, highlighting the differences between formal education and private industry. Mike also discusses the future of education and the significance of degrees in the fitness industry.


Mike Israetel also provides guidance on evaluating fitness content and developing a bullshit detector. Mike shares his approach to managing criticism and responding to attacks, emphasizing the importance of choosing when and how to respond. He also addresses the topic of influencers who shoot down others and offers insights on navigating such situations.


Mike also shares his motivation for discussing broader topics and the impact of progress on society. He delves into the potential of artificial intelligence and its transformational power. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of continuous learning and embracing change.

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0:00 Introduction and Background
3:33 Career Trajectory and Education
11:37 Starting Renaissance Periodization (RP)
19:13 Content Creation and OnlyFans
22:35 Academia vs Private Industry
28:00 Evolution of Academia and Fitness Industry
34:51 Future of Education and Significance of Degrees
39:06 The Significance of Credentials in the Fitness Industry
46:23 Navigating the ROI of Formal Education in Content Creation
49:31 Developing a Bullshit Detector for Evaluating Fitness Content
50:26 Providing Guidance for Consumers in Evaluating Fitness Content
56:23 Managing Criticism and Responding to Attacks
1:11:46 Addressing Influencers Who Shoot Down Others
1:17:50 Admitting Mistakes and Improving Technique
1:19:09 Extracting Value from Criticism
1:20:01 The Consequences of Bullying
1:20:55 The Impact of Making Fun of Someone's Technique
1:22:47 The Power Dynamics of Talking Up and Down the Hierarchy
1:23:53 The Motivation to Discuss Broader Topics
1:24:19 Understanding Society and Progress
1:25:28 The Personal Experience of Progress
1:26:10 The Complexity of Organizing Society
1:28:22 The Potential of Artificial Intelligence
1:31:08 The Upsides of Artificial Intelligence
1:34:26 The Progress of Human Civilization
1:36:46 The Transformational Power of Artificial Intelligence