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  • RECONsider… Training Variety and KPIs with Bill Hartman

    RECONsider… Training Variety and KPIs with Bill Hartman


    In this episode, Chris and Bill discuss the importance of consistency in fitness and the desire for novelty. They emphasize the need to stick with a program long enough to see results and avoid constantly changing routines. They also discuss the illusion of choice and the marketing tactics that promote new and trendy workouts. The conversation concludes with a discussion on identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) for tracking progress in mobility, endurance, and strength training. The conversation covers various topics related to health and fitness. The chapters include discussions on key performance indicators (KPIs) for movement and cardiovascular health, the relationship between muscle activity and blood pressure, the availability of standardized literature on title volume and health, and the impact of movement on general health. Other chapters explore the importance of setting specific intentions and measuring progress, the context-dependent nature of strength, and the role of genetics, relationships, and stress in longevity. The conversation also touches on the significance of body size and BMI, the use of comparative exercises as strength indicators, and the avoidance of one-rep max testing. Additionally, the conversation delves into the complexity of Marvel movies and the potential integration of different characters in the multiverse.

    Takeaways

    Consistency is key in fitness – sticking with a program long enough to see results is crucial.

    The desire for novelty can lead to constantly changing routines and hinder progress.

    Identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) can help track progress in mobility, endurance, and strength training.

    Resting heart rate, ease of movement, and recovery heart rate are useful KPIs to monitor. Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) is crucial for assessing movement and cardiovascular health.

    Reducing superficial muscle activity can lead to a decrease in blood pressure.

    There is a need for standardized literature on title volume and its impact on health.

    Relative motion and increased volume can contribute to improved health outcomes.

    Setting specific intentions and measuring progress are essential for achieving health goals.

    Strength is a comparative and context-dependent measure.

    Long-term commitment to health can be boring but is necessary for long-term success.

    Avoiding misinformation and finding reliable KPIs are important for making informed decisions about health and fitness.

    Genetics, relationships, and stress play a role in longevity.

    Body size and BMI can impact health outcomes.

    Conservative testing and avoiding technical breakdown are important in strength training.

    Marvel movies are exploring the concept of the multiverse and integrating different characters.

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  • The Bill Hartman Podcast for The 16% – Season 18 – Number 4

    The Bill Hartman Podcast for The 16% – Season 18 – Number 4

    The Bill Hartman Podcast for The 16%

    Season 18 Number 4

    This weeks topics: 

    1. High Oblique Sit
      0:00 This Q&A is with Zach who is working with an athlete with a limited degree of rib cage mobility as indicated by a great deal of limited extremity movement. Such cases require that we identify where any movement is possible and build from there. This video refers to a simple solution video on my YouTube channel in the Simple Solutions playlist.
    2. Taking a Step Forward
      11:13 This Q&A is a part 2 with Alex as we discuss how lower extremity shape will change to promote what we perceive as a step forward. One thing to keep in mind is that forward is changing directions as we move and change shape. Special thanks to Isaac Newton.
    3. High vs. Low Oblique Sit
      19:38 This Q&A is with Matt who had a question about execution of a high vs. low oblique sit with a client. This gave us an opportunity to classify and compare the differences in propulsive representation, when one may be desirable vs. the other, and some key elements of an effective set-up.
    4. Middle Propulsion Manipulation
      31:24 This Q&A is with Stephen who had used a middle propulsive foot manipulation on a client with great success in recapturing her hip range of motion. We talk through some reasoning as to execution and why it was successful. You can see the manipulation on my YouTube Channel.

    Don’t forget to check out the latest RECONsider Podcast episode. If you’re running into obstacles every time to try to restart your fitness program, RECONsider your program. RECON may be your solution.

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  • The Bill Hartman Podcast for The 16% – Season 18 – Number 3

    The Bill Hartman Podcast for The 16% – Season 18 – Number 3

    The Bill Hartman Podcast for The 16%

    Season 18 Number 3

    This weeks topics: 

    1. Reverse Band and Axial Configuration Strategy
    2. Using Leading Resistance/Moving Center of Gravity
    3. Middle Propulsion and Ground Reaction Force
    4. Weight Releasers, Flywheels, and the Pelvic Outlet

    Don’t forget to check out the latest RECONsider Podcast episode. If you’re running into obstacles every time to try to restart your fitness program, RECONsider your program. RECON may be your solution.

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    0:00 This Q&A is with Matt who had a question regarding the influence of axial skeleton configuration on strategies we may use to improve movement. Gravity will affect clients differently based on the their physical structure. Matt already has a very solid understanding, but this video provides recommendations for how you might sequence activities that may include reverse band exercises for best outcomes.

    4:32 This Q&A is with Anat who had a question as to how we move the center of gravity with a Narrow ISA individual. She is kind enough to let me walk her through a demonstration of how to use a leading resistance to produce the desired change in her center of gravity. Sometimes one exercise is all you need.

    13:30 This Q&A is with Alex who had a question framed around walking that led to discussing how we resolved getting from early propulsion through middle propulsion pushing downward into the ground and then to late propulsion. We ultimately have to push straight down in middle P.

    21:58 This Q&A is with Manuel who started with a question about weight releasers. We often talk about bands and chains in prescriptive loading to influence internal dynamics, so this question is a nice adjunct to that concept. Not only do we have appendicular influences, but the pelvic outlet behavior must also be considered. There are also secondary consequences to consider.

  • The Bill Hartman Podcast for The 16% – Season 18 – Number 2

    The Bill Hartman Podcast for The 16% – Season 18 – Number 2

    The Bill Hartman Podcast for The 16%

    Season 18 Number 2

    This weeks topics: 

    1. Late ER of the Upper Extremity

    2. Cutting Mechanics/Pelvic outlet

    3. Cutting Mechanics/slant board use

    Don’t forget to check out the latest RECONsider Podcast episode.

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    0:00 This Q&A is with Anat who had a foundational question in regard to working with Narrow ISA individuals and capturing the late ER representation on the right side. She had a martial arts background, so we use this as an example. This led to discussion of how the relative movement in the upper extremity changes with position.

    7:04 This Q&A is with Thanasis who wanted to review the mechanics of cutting in regard to the pelvic outlet and connective tissue behaviors. This also gave us an opportunity to understand the necessity of our intentions with exercise selection and the importance of secondary consequences.

    19:31 This Q&A is with Jordan who had a question about some change of direction activity the involves manipulation of the foot position as we move into and out of a cut. Recognition of the actual foot position for change of direction will matter as will recognition of foot position for the activity in question in regard to transfer of one activity to another. There are also secondary consequences that influence systemic movement that may be undesirable.

  • The Bill Hartman Podcast for The 16% – Season 18 – Number 1

    The Bill Hartman Podcast for The 16% – Season 18 – Number 1

    The Bill Hartman Podcast for The 16%

    Season 18 Number 1

    This weeks topics: 

    1. Programming Training/Specialization

    2. Conventional vs. Sumo Deadlift

    3. Trendelenburg gait cause-solution

    4. Structural differences/pronated feet

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    0:00 This Q&A is part 2 with Greg discussing programming and organization of training. We get into the high specialized athletes like baseball pitchers, training elements throughout the year, and recapturing your KPI’s on a predictable schedule. Really good discussion.

    4:57 This Q&A is with Shan who is a powerlifter with a Narrow ISA archetype. His question pertains as to why he would choose a conventional vs. Sumo stance in his deadlift. Here’s some reasoning as to why one may be better than the other.

    11:11 Today’s Q&A is with Anat who had a question regarding Trendelenburg gait causes and solutions. We discuss what you’ll find and what you’ll need to achieve to resolve it.

    23:57 This Q&A is with Matt who asked a question regarding the influence of idiosyncratic structural differences on how someone may compensate. When we understand what the options are, we can see how individual differences may produce the magnitude of movement limitation or allow movement and adaptation to occur. The “pronated foot” takes on greater meaning when we deepen our understanding.