Rethinking Your Model with Bill Hartman

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Aug 21, 2025

In this insightful discussion, physical therapist and strength coach Bill Hartman shares his innovative Unified Health & Performance Continuum Model. Hartman delves into the fascinating world of helical structures and their profound impact on biomechanics and athletic performance. He offers practical insights on how foundational structure influences exercise selection and training outcomes. Listeners will learn about balancing force and velocity in programming and hear real-world case studies that illustrate the importance of body configurations in sports.

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Helical Structure Underpins Human Movement

Human bodies use a helical, spring-like structure that stores and releases energy efficiently.
Recognizing this shape explains movement, resilience, and why curves are triangulated not purely curved.

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Structure Predicts Tendencies, Not Fate

Body shape biases create probabilistic tendencies for force vs. velocity performance.
Use structure as a proxy to predict likely strengths and limitations, not absolute destiny.

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Force–Velocity Trade-Off By Archetype

Wider helical builds skew toward high force but lower velocity; narrow builds favor velocity over force.
The force–velocity trade-off explains why different athletes excel with different training emphases.

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Episode 416 of the Strength Coach Podcast brings you “Rethinking Your Model” with guest Bill Hartman, constructor of the United Health & Performance Network (http://uhp.network).

In this action-packed chat, we explore groundbreaking ideas on biomechanics and programming strategies to help you train smarter and achieve better results.

Brought to you by PerformBetter.com, this episode is packed with insights for coaches, therapists, and fitness enthusiasts looking to take their skills to the next level.

**Highlights of the Episode**:

- A fascinating chat on the benefits of helical structure and its impact on movement and performance.

- How foundational structure affects exercise selection and training outcomes for athletes.

- Practical insights into avoiding trade-offs in force development and maintaining performance health.

- Real-world examples and case studies, including the influence of body configurations on athletic abilities.

- A new way to think about balancing force and velocity in programming for optimal results.

There is a lot of information in this interview and Bill goes much deeper at http://uhp.network

We also feature Naamly's "Maximizing the Member Experience" segment with Sumit Seth, who shares why your brand should be a "painkiller" and not just a "vitamin."

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Whether you're a coach, trainer, therapist, or business owner, this episode has actionable takeaways to elevate your approach. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comments below!

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Bill Hartman on Force Production Trade-Offs

01:11 - Introduction to the Discussion

03:49 - NPE: Vitamins vs Painkillers Concept

09:14 - Bill Hartman on Unified Health & Performance Model

15:36 - Reasons for Establishing the the UHP Model

19:25 - Understanding the Helical Structure

26:33 - The Chicken or the Egg Dilemma

36:05 - Impact of Structure on Performance

38:20 - Exploring the Force-Velocity Curve

46:30 - Structure's Influence on Movement

51:40 - Discovering Knowledge in the Field

57:45 - Case Study: Analyzing Trade-Offs

1:02:30 - Dirty Words in the Industry

1:06:54 - Effective Communication with Clients

1:08:18 - UHP Network Overview

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