Reconsider... with Bill Hartman

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June 04, 2023 Reconsider... Different Bodies, Different Breathing with Bill Hartman | Episode #12
In part III of their discussion on all things breathing, Bill and Chris shift the focus to specific types of breathing positions based on structural archetypes and biases. It is a myth that everyone should breathe the same and do the same exercises. We will get into why the intensity of breathing matters, what positional breathing exercises people should do, and why we have varying structural presentations. #breathing #breathingmechanics #breathwork #yoga #backpain #stressrelief LIKE the podcast to help other see it COMMENT on YT with any questions you might have and let’s start a discussion SHARE it with anyone who you know is stuck in the land of fitness confusion JOIN the RECON training program: Interested in learning more about Bill and Chris’s fitness program RECON? Fill out the form here to see how we can safely help you get back into shape again. https://forms.gle/iL9pXSHeeZkLtvz17 FREE FITNESS EBOOK from Bill Hartman is available once you submit the form above. SUBSCRIBE for even more helpful content: YT: https://www.youtube.com/@BillHartmanPT IG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/BillHartmanPT WEB: https://billhartmanpt.com/ Podcast audio: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cJM6v5S38RLroac6BQjrd?si=eca3b211dafc4202 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reconsider-with-bill-hartman/id1662268221 or download with YT Premium Books mentioned in this episode: All Gain, No Pain by Bill Hartman https://amzn.to/3kHpJjT Important questions asked in this episode: (0:00) Shall we pump you up? (1:22) What aspects of breathing did we already talk about? (2:39) What sort of bias does our differing physical structure create? (9:56) How should we consider breathing position when we choose movement activities? (14:28) How do these genetic structural differences develop? (20:51) Which breathing positions work best for each structure? (27:29) Why might a hip bridge be the best breathing position for a wider person? Reconsider… is sponsored by Substance Nutrition https://substancenutrition.com/ A healthy brain requires a healthy body. Why not take care of both all at once by using Synthesis protein and Neuro Coffee? Use code RECON at checkout to get free shipping on all of your orders
36 min
April 24, 2023 Reconsider... Full Body Training with Bill Hartman | Episode #9
In this episode Bill and Chris talk about isolation training vs full body workouts and the idea of balancing your movements in training at the gym. The start by talking about a common concept in fitness of trying to attain some sort of push and pull balance of certain muscle groups. Why can training one side of the body actually benefit the entire body and seemingly separate parts? We will touch on this question and many more as we ask you to reconsider what is typically presented as balanced training. #workout #bodybuilding #legday #personaltrainer #fitnessLIKE the podcast to help other see it COMMENT on YT with any questions you might have and let’s start a discussion SHARE it with anyone who you know is stuck in the land of fitness confusionYT: https://www.youtube.com/@BillHartmanPT IG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/BillHartmanPT WEB: https://billhartmanpt.com/Podcast audio: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cJM6v5S38RLroac6BQjrd?si=eca3b211dafc4202 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reconsider-with-bill-hartman/id1662268221 or download with YT PremiumImportant questions asked in this episode: (0:00) You ever dance with the devil in the pale moon light? (0:59) What should we talk about today? (3:49) Can we elaborate on resisting motion? (4:45) What have we talked about so far and where is this going? (11:39) What is regional interdependence and can we train only one side of the body for full effect? (17:53) What about push pull balance? (25:30) How about a practical example for the layman? (29:23) What does the ground offer us when training? (36:57) How about some closing thoughts fellas?Reconsider… is sponsored by Substance Nutrition https://substancenutrition.com/ A healthy brain requires a healthy body. Why not take care of both all at once by using Synthesis protein and Neuro Coffee? Use code RECON at checkout to get free shipping on all of your orders
40 min
April 09, 2023 Reconsider... Foam Rolling with Bill Hartman | Episode #8
In this episode Bill and Chris talk about their most requested topic, foam rolling and massage guns. They dive into the history of these devices and their use. What does foam rolling or massage do to your muscles? What is the generally accepted reasoning behind using them? What might actually be happening? Join us as we help you ask the right questions and guide you closer to what might be the truth. #foamroller #fitness #massagegun #yoga #mobility #backpainLIKE the podcast to help other see itCOMMENT on YT with any questions you might have and let’s start a discussionSHARE it with anyone who you know is stuck in the land of fitness confusionSUBSCRIBE for even more helpful content:YT: https://www.youtube.com/@BillHartmanPTIG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/FB: https://www.facebook.com/BillHartmanPTWEB: https://billhartmanpt.com/Podcast audio:https://open.spotify.com/show/7cJM6v5S38RLroac6BQjrd?si=eca3b211dafc4202https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reconsider-with-bill-hartman/id1662268221or download with YT PremiumBooks mentioned in this episode:All Gain, No Pain by Bill Hartman https://amzn.to/3kHpJjTThe Endless Web by R. Louis Schultz https://amzn.to/3nWuPdAAwareness Through Movement by Moshe Feldenkrais https://amzn.to/3zJNHPKThe Elusive Obvious by Moshe Feldenkrais https://amzn.to/3UiZTApImportant questions asked in this episode:(0:00) What topics about foam rolling will be covered today?(1:07) What’s the deal with windows of opportunity?(3:25) Who invented foam rolling and where does it come from?(9:18) What do people say happens when we foam roll? (20:03) What might actually be happening?(28:14) How about that for a long explanation?(31:27) How do we effectively use foam rollers and massage guns?(36:00) Can we talk about shape change for movement?(40:43) How is rolling your foot a great example of this?(44:06) Can we get some closing thoughts guys?Reconsider… is sponsored by Substance Nutritionhttps://substancenutrition.com/A healthy brain requires a healthy body. Why not take care of both all at once by using Synthesis protein and Neuro Coffee? Use code RECON at checkout to get free shipping on all of your orders
47 min
March 26, 2023 Reconsider... Research Based with Bill Hartman | Episode #7
In this episode Bill and Chris continue their discussion on stretching and relate it back to how the research is done. This evolves into a conversation about understanding research and how we can interpret the results. The “do your own research” crowd typically gathers minimal information from the actual studies they are investigating, if they even look at the studies at all. By reading headlines and the titles of reddit posts, the DYOR folks, or better yet, the “evidence based” crowd tend to overlook the counterfactuals and shortcomings of the research being done. A more thorough analysis is needed, and there will always need to be further questioning in order to stay on the path towards the truth and what is most useful. #stretching #fitness #dyor #tabata #research LIKE the podcast to help other see itCOMMENT on YT with any questions you might have and let’s start a discussionSHARE it with anyone who you know is stuck in the land of fitness confusion SUBSCRIBE for even more helpful content:YT: https://www.youtube.com/@BillHartmanPTIG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/FB: https://www.facebook.com/BillHartmanPTWEB: https://billhartmanpt.com/ Podcast audio:https://open.spotify.com/show/7cJM6v5S38RLroac6BQjrd?si=eca3b211dafc4202https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reconsider-with-bill-hartman/id1662268221or download with YT Premium Books mentioned in this episode:All Gain, No Pain by Bill Hartman https://amzn.to/3kHpJjT Important questions asked in this episode:(0:00) Does Santa exist?(2:23) What are researchers even trying to do?(7:24) Why is doing your research through reading headlines and abstracts problematic?(12:52) Why do people perceive a varied perspective as a personal attack?(19:23) Why is the Tabata research a good example of how people are mislead?(27:16) Should we even care if we cannot measure the thing that is supposedly happening? Reconsider… is sponsored by Substance Nutritionhttps://substancenutrition.com/A healthy brain requires a healthy body. Why not take care of both all at once by using Synthesis protein and Neuro Coffee? Use code RECON at checkout to get free shipping on all of your orders
33 min
March 12, 2023 RECONSIDER... Stretching with Bill Hartman | Episode #6
In this episode Bill and Chris ask you to reconsider blindly stretching all of your muscles. Should everyone stretch? What is it really doing? Is yoga something everyone needs to do? When is it bad to do? What might we actually be achieving when we get on the ground and stretch before or after working out? Ask the right questions and find better answers with us. #stretching #fitness #yoga #backpain #wellness
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Podcast audio: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cJM6v5S38RLroac6BQjrd?si=eca3b211dafc4202 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reconsider-with-bill-hartman/id1662268221 or download with YT Premium
Books mentioned in this episode: All Gain, No Pain by Bill Hartman https://amzn.to/3kHpJjT
Important questions asked in this episode: (0:00) What shape do you take during a stretch? (1:28) Where do the time frames for stretching come from? (3:35) Who determines what good flexibility is? (6:48) Does feeling something mean that it is working? (7:55) What is stretching actually doing? (10:19) What is the difference between elastic and static stretching? (12:55) What might actually be happening when we stretch? (18:14) Should we clarify what the stretching sensation even is? (21:05) Why are people convinced they need to stretch more or do yoga? (24:53) What is the stretching research really showing us? (27:40) What helpful things are happening when we stretch? (30:26) Is it stretching or is it shape change? (35:46) Can we stretch ourselves into different exercise positions? (39:43) How about some closing thoughts guys?
Reconsider… is sponsored by Substance Nutrition https://substancenutrition.com/
A healthy brain requires a healthy body. Why not take care of both all at once by using Synthesis protein and Neuro Coffee? Use code RECON at checkout to get free shipping on all of your orders
44 min
February 26, 2023 Reconsider... Walking for Exercise with Bill Hartman | Episode #5
In this episode Bill and Chris talk about walking as a form of exercise.
What are the potential health benefits?
What are the common mistakes that people make when trying to count their steps?
Is walking actually a good workout?
Does any of this even matter?
These questions and more will be addressed.
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Books mentioned in this episode:
Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi https://amzn.to/3XX6u3G
Rise of Superman by Steven Cotler https://amzn.to/3m6RCTh
All Gain, No Pain by Bill Hartman https://amzn.to/3kHpJjT
Important questions asked in this episode:
(0:00) What is the problem with blind recommendations?
(3:55) Where does the recommended 10000 steps come from?
(6:26) Where is the current research on counting steps at?
(8:20) What kind of steps are we talking about here?
(11:31) What state do you need to be in to use walking for health and fitness?
(13:07) What are some good books about flow state?
(16:53) What is the hardest way to walk these days?
(19:42) So is walking actually good exercise?
(20:37) What are the key performance indicators of walking?
(23:57) Is there a proper technique for walking?
(27:01) What is Bill’s dirty secret to figure out how you should walk?
(29:24) Maybe the way you move is actually the problem?
(33:37) Can we simplify effective walking to 3 cues?
(35:37) What is the goal really?
Reconsider… is sponsored by Substance Nutrition https://substancenutrition.com/
A healthy brain requires a healthy body. Why not take care of both all at once by using Synthesis protein and Neuro Coffee? Use code RECON at checkout to get free shipping on all of your orders
37 min
February 12, 2023 Reconsider... Perfect Posture with Bill Hartman | Episode #4
In this episode Bill and Chris discuss what “good posture” actually is. In the health, wellness and fitness world, having good posture has become some sort of ideal position that people should aspire to be in at all times. If we are designed to move, how could a static representation like this make much sense? These questions will be answered, and more, as the guys dive into where this idea comes from, the current misconceptions about it, and what we can actually do in order to improve our ability to manage gravity.
#posture #fitness #yoga #backpain #physicaltherapy
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or download with YT Premium Books mentioned in this episode: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey https://amzn.to/3xgGmWt All Gain, No Pain by Bill Hartman https://amzn.to/3kHpJjT
Important questions asked in this episode:
(0:00) What is the correct response to someone saying "I am working on my posture"? (2:23) What is posture determined by?
(5:54) What do we need to go after first?
(7:03) Why does Bill hate the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and does Chris agree?
(9:37) If people could understand posture quickly would it solve many problems?
(11:17) Could you leave us some comments please?
(13:49) What are some tips for posture?
(18:09) What is a big part of the postural problem?
(21:15) How do we determine our greatest potential for movement?
(23:39) Are ergonomic devices and furniture actually helpful?
(24:47) Why wouldn't we address the thing that is the underlying issue?
(26:27) What is your circle of competence?
(29:50) What about your ability to change shape?
(32:17) How do we reestablish the ability to change?
Reconsider… is sponsored by Substance Nutrition https://substancenutrition.com/ A healthy brain requires a healthy body. Why not take care of both all at once by using Synthesis protein and Neuro Coffee? Use code RECON at checkout to get free shipping on all of your orders
34 min
January 29, 2023 Reconsider... Weight & Fat Loss with Bill Hartman | Episode #3
In this episode Bill and Chris talk about the misconceptions of weight loss and fat loss in the health, wellness and fitness world. Many people go to the gym and try to train themselves for better body composition under poor guidance and through workout models that will more often than not result in injury. If we can understand the first principles of fat loss and what is necessary in order to experience success, we can get a much greater return on our investment of energy and resources. #weightloss #fatlossworkouts #exercise
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Premium Books mentioned in this episode: The Book of Why by Judea Pearl https://amzn.to/3CNz6Va The One Thing by Greg Keller https://amzn.to/3iGyJ8g All Gain, No Pain by Bill Hartman https://amzn.to/3kHpJjT
Important questions asked in this episode: (0:00) What are we even talking about here? (3:00) What are second and third order consequences? (4:35) Why do we need to continually expand our perspectives? (6:00) What are leading and lagging measures and how do we use them? (10:09) Why are systems better than goals? (11:56) What is the “one thing” that we can do to help with our progress today? (14:05) What is some of the history behind weight loss, fat loss diets and exercise? (18:40) Isn’t it possible for us to find whatever result we might want if we look hard enough in the research? (19:45) What is the current confusion and misinformation about weight/fat loss? (23:05) Can we shift away from the idea of weight loss please? (25:24) What is one of the biggest first principles of fat loss training? (26:25) What are two very useful lag measures for fat loss? (27:37) How can thinking algorithmically apply to fat loss workouts? (29:17) What is the problem with just focusing on losing weight? (33:01) Can we get a recap and wrap this up guys? (35:42) Is exercise even a good way to lose fat? (37:29) What about walking and step counting? (39:00) Will Bill say something profound to close this out?
Reconsider… is sponsored by Substance Nutrition https://substancenutrition.com/ A healthy brain requires a healthy body. Why not take care of both all at once by using Synthesis protein and Neuro Coffee? Use code RECON at checkout to get free shipping on all of your orders
40 min
January 15, 2023 RECONsider... No Pain, No Gain with Bill Hartman | Episode #2
In this episode Bill and Chris talk about the common aphorism “no pain, no gain” as it relates to progress you might see by going to the gym or training. Do we really need blood, sweat and tears for results?
As a continuation of the topics discussed in the first episode about mental models and reconsiderations for getting into shape; the guys explore the history of the saying, what the current myths are surrounding it, and offer better questions to ask in order to reach any health/fitness outcome desired. #askbetterquestions
(3:15) Who are these guys and what are they talking about?
(4:18) Is pain even necessary for progress? (
6:48) How do we manage expectations for success?
(9:02) What is some history of the saying?
(13:24) What sort of test does Bill use to help determine if the sensation someone is feeling is pain/injury or not?
(18:43) Is there ever a good type of pain?
(21:41) How can we establish safe to fail ranges for ourselves?
Books mentioned in this episode:
The Book of Why by Judea Pearl https://amzn.to/3CNz6Va
The One Thing by Greg Keller https://amzn.to/3iGyJ8g
Reconsider… is sponsored by Substance Nutrition www.substancenutrition.com A healthy brain requires a healthy body. Why not take care of both all at once by using Synthesis protein and Neuro Coffee?
Use code RECON at checkout to get free shipping on all of your orders Make sure to like, comment and subscribe to the podcast to help us continue to grow and evolve.
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28 min
January 06, 2023 RECONSIDER... Fitness and Getting in Shape with Bill Hartman | Episode #1
In this episode Bill and Chris discuss mental models in the context of fitness and “getting into shape.” These words get thrown around a lot in the health and wellness world, but do you really know what they mean or where they come from? The number one new year’s resolution is to get into shape, or get back into shape. How you navigate that will require effective mental models and systems based thinking. More importantly, achieving the desired outcomes will require you to continue to ask the right questions. We’re here to help you with that.
(1:00) What does “getting into shape” even mean? Where does it come from?
(2:55) Fitness? Fit for what?
(5:20) Origins of fitness. When did we start paying attention to this and why?
(8:50) What are the foundations of fitness and “fit for what” style of thinking? What can we blame? (it’s “yogging” with a soft J)
(11:00) What does fitness mean nowadays?
(13:50) Can you really be anything you want to be or look like anyone you want to if you put your mind to it? (spoiler alert: No)
(15:50) How do we look past the click-bait and sales pitches of the fitness world?
(17:50) Mid-point recap
(19:35) Can we pick on running for getting in shape?
(22:00) Should we keep putting the cart before the horse? What are the qualitative and quantitative needs?
(24:00) How do we track down the proper help? How can I get from point A to point B safely? What mental models do I need to use?
(26:00) How do we determine potential outcomes based on probabilities?
Reconsider… is sponsored by Substance Nutrition www.substancenutrition.com
A healthy brain requires a healthy body. Why not take care of both all at once by using Synthesis protein and Neuro Coffee?
Use code RECON at checkout to get free shipping on all of your orders
Make sure to like, comment and subscribe to the podcast to help us continue to grow and evolve. If you know anyone else struggling to navigate the murky waters of health, wellness and fitness please share this episode.
If you would like us to cover a certain topic that you find surrounded with confusion please email us at [email protected] and put “Reconsider” in the subject line.
30 min