MTI’s Top Selling Training Plans for February 2020 Athlete’s Subscription 2-Mile Run Improvement Army Combat Fitness Test ACFT Training Plan Bodyweight Foundation Training Plan APFT Training Plan 357 Strenght Training Plan Core Strength Bodyweight Only FBI Special Agent Training Plan Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Training Plan Ruck Based Selection Training Plan Humility SWAT Selection Training […]
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Q&A 3.5.20
QUESTION I am a new subscriber of the Athlete Subscription package and was wondering if I am able to do more than one plan at a time? As of right now, I have only started the Army APFT plan and would like to improve my rucking, swimming, and all-around fitness as well. If I were […]
The Gratitude Enhancing Power of “Appreciate You”
By Rob Shaul I was first on the receiving end of “Appreciate You” from a veteran, high-level mountain guide and athlete who I trained years ago. I can’t remember what I’d done to earn it, but I remember receiving an email of gratitude from her, and instead of signing off with “Thank You,” she […]
Arete 3.5.20
Military / National Security / Foreign Affairs All US troops to leave Afghanistan in 14 months if Taliban meets commitments of peace deal, Defense News SpaceX’s founder tells US Air Force the era of fighter jets is ending, Air Force Times If U.S. Forces Have to Leave the Philippines, Then What?, Rand Corp North Korea Fires Missiles In First […]
Q&A 2.27.19
QUESTION Good afternoon coach. In 2 years I am going to try out for special forces. I’m also very curious about getting into mountain climbing as well. What would be a good plan for me to follow and would it be beneficial to my plans of going to selection? ANSWER Greek Heroine Series, starting with […]
LAB RATS NEEDED FOR PUSH UP/PULL UP MINI-STUDY BEGINNING MARCH 2, 2020
UPDATE – WE’VE RECEIVED ALL THE LAB RATS WE NEED FOR THIS STUDY By Rob Shaul MTI is calling for remote lab rats for an upcoming, narrow and focused, 3.5 weeks, 3-day/week Mini-Study comparing the effectiveness of two progression methodologies to improve max rep Hand Release Push Ups and Pull Ups. This will be a […]
Arete 2.27.20
Military / National Security / Foreign Affairs Russia Leans on Mercenary Forces to Regain Global Clout, Small Wars Journal Germany: Injury toll rises in carnival attack, DW.com Why no retired generals oppose America’s forever wars, Salon Libya Asks U.S. to Set Up Military Base Against Russia, Small Wars Journal Which Country Spends Most Per Person On Defense? It Might Not […]
Mini Study: Mixed Pacing Equals Intervals Only for 6-Mile Run Improvement
By Rob Shaul BLUF This 4-week Mini-Study compared the programming effectiveness of (1) threshold-only running and (2) multi-paced running (threshold, moderate, easy) to improve 6-mile running times. The results found both programming approaches improved average 6-mile run times 7-8%, with no significant difference between the programming approaches. BACKGROUND & STUDY DESIGN For years, MTI […]
Q&A 2.20.20
QUESTION I’ve used many of your plans with great success. I’ve also contacted you at various times over the past few years with questions – I appreciate the answers and everything I’ve learned from MTI. After finishing my current cycle, I will have 27 full weeks (with a few days to spare) before the next […]
Arete 2.20.20
Military / National Security / Foreign Affairs U.S. Pulling Some Combat Troops Out of Africa, Small Wars Journal After Decades Focused on Terrorism, Special Operations is Broadening its Horizons, Small Wars Journal America Is Alone in Its Cold War With China, Defense One Navy EOD chief awarded Silver Star for saving teammates during intense firefight in Iraq, Task & […]