By Rob Shaul MTI is calling for remote lab rats for an upcoming, narrow and focused, 3.5 weeks, 5 or 6-day/week Mini-Study testing programming we’ve developed to improve the overall score of the famed CrossFit WOD, “Fight Gone Bad.” This Mini-Study will begin Monday, January 2, 2022. The deadline to apply is 1700 Mountain […]
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Arete 12.29.22
Military Military Body Composition Standards and Physical Performance: Historical Perspectives and Future Directions, JSCR Russia’s Brutal War in Ukraine Casts a Shadow over Korea, 1945 China’s Fault: Japan Is Planning a Massive Military Buildup, 1945 West Point Moves to Vanquish Confederate Symbols from Campus, Military.com US Congress approves fund for 11 ships including 3 destroyers […]
Must-Read Books to be a Better Human
By Brian Reed I love to read. As a Soldier and a leader, I like to read history and books on leadership. When I open the aperture, I like to read about the strength of the human spirit with an eye toward being a better human being – more disciplined, more mentally strong, and […]
Q&A 12.29.22
QUESTION Do you have a program that is solely (only) for strength building? I’m looking for that because I already have a conditioning program that I’m working through. ANSWER Big 24 Strength has strength 4 days/week. You can rest Wednesday and/or do your conditioning. The Big 24 progression is super intense, and one of our most successful […]
Inversion Therapy for Soldiers: Literature Review and Personal Experience
By Steve Zachensky, MTI Contributor Low back pain is the single most common chronic spinal disorder among Soldiers, and a viable remedy is as elusive as it is needed. Soldiers, specifically infantry and SOF troops, train and fight under uniquely burdensome loads. Activities such as running, strength training and even parachute operations can add […]
Your Failures are What Make You
By Matt Lensing, MTI Contributor I used to constantly strive for perfection in my daily life. This behavior came from playing video games as a kid. Characters in role playing games usually start with minimal skills and equipment when they set off on their quest. In the beginning enemies are stronger and paths are […]
Q&A 12.22.22
QUESTION Out of curiosity how have you found multimodal endurance training to be helpful as opposed to straight up single modal endurance? ANSWER We haven’t tested these directly against each other. We have found that multi-modal endurance efforts do increase endurance. Click HERE. I’d wager, however, that if you want to improve running endurance, a running focused program […]
Arete 12.22.22
Military How Ukraine Used Old Soviet Drones To Strike Bombers Deep Inside Russia, 1945 Putin’s Next Giant Ukraine Problem: ‘Fragile Morale’, 1945 Commander of Air Force’s Mississippi Training Wing Removed, military.com F-16 Improperly Intercepted a Civilian Aircraft Before Crashing in Louisiana, New Report Says, military.com Have Soldiers Forgotten How to Use a Map and Compass?, […]
Equipment Essentials of a Backcountry Professional: Lessons Learned from 25 Years
By Chris Cagle, MTI Contributor Perfection is achieved,” according to Antoine de Saint-Exupery, “not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” The Lesson of “Light and Fast” On October 16th, 2004, while I chatted aimlessly with a local firefighter in my Yosemite National Park employee housing, […]
Why You Should Be Training Farmers Walks & Carries
By Tammy Kovaluk, MTI Contributor Providing total body strength and conditioning, the farmers walk (farmer carry) maybe one of the most useful exercises out there. The farmer carry is efficient and effective, with multiple benefit. It challenges the whole musculoskeletal system as a unit in terms of strength, stability, and physiological demands, requiring a […]