QUESTION I’m starting up the HRT training program in mid December and I need a program do until then. I just finished Hector. What do you recommend? Should I start Hector over again? Is there a program that you recommend as a build up to the HRT program? Thanks very much ANSWER I’d recommend Fortitude next. […]
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Arete 12.12.19
Military / National Security / Foreign Affairs Palestinian ex-prisoners recall torture in Israeli detention, Al Jazerra Will there be peace in eastern Ukraine? Al Jazerra How the Pentagon will experiment with 5G, Defense News Heavy equipment out, unmanned logistics in for the US Marine commandant’s wish list, Defense News US Air Force chief: The biggest threat posed by China is […]
Arete 12.5.19
Military / Foreign Affairs / National Security Several rockets land near Iraqi base housing US troops, Air Force Times F-16 pilot ejects at Kunsan with minor injuries; flights suspended, Air Force Times US Navy awards largest-ever shipbuilding contract to Electric Boat for new attack submarines, Defense News The Marines Want To Swarm Beaches With CRABS, Foxtrot Alpha US Postal […]
MTI’s Top Selling Training Plans for November 2019
MTI’s Top Selling Training Plans for November 2019 Athlete’s Subscription APFT Training Plan Bodyweight Foundation Training Plan Fat-Loss Training Plan Ruck Based Selection Training Plan Backcountry Ski Pre-Season Training Plan Dryland Skiing Training Program Humility Core Strength Bodyweight Only Hypertrophy for Skinny Guys 2-Mile Run Improvement Big 3 + Running Training Plan Military On-Ramp […]
Q&A 12.5.19
QUESTION Quick question for you. Currently working through the body weight foundation course because I’ve lost my training routine and I’m a little worse for the wear. Meanwhile I’m interviewing for positions as a wildland firefighter. There’s a 3 mile ruck-march test as part of the hiring process. My question is for a civilian trying […]
Q&A 11.28.19
QUESTION I work for the Maine State Police. We have formed a riot control team and are looking for guidance on developing a fitness evaluation that would be probative to this specific specialty. Most of our teams use the Cooper Standard which we believe does not measure what we do on this team. We are […]
Arete 11.28.19
Military / Foreign Affairs / National Security How to talk about Europe’s security — and how not to, American Enterprise Institute Helicopter collision kills 13 French troops in Mali, BBC Satellite images reveal location of China’s first locally built aircraft carrier, Defense News Russia’s Military Is Writing an Armed-Robot Playbook, Defense One Merkel vows to hit 2% NATO spending target […]
Evolutionary Steps in MTI Programming – Part 1
By Rob Shaul (1) Progressive Overload Applied to Work Capacity Programming When I first began programming – even before owning a facility, I was familiar with the concept of progressive overload applied to strength training. I’d experienced this first-hand way back in high school during early-morning Winter football strength training. At that time, about […]
Arete 11.21.19
Military / Foreign Affairs / National Security Air Force steeply cuts retention bonuses as growth improves — but you still have a shot to cash in, Air Force Times The Moscow School of Hard Knocks: Key Pillars of Russian Strategy, War on the Rocks Army to use new “Chris H.” robots to disarm, and dispose of bombs; War […]
Q&A 11.21.19
QUESTION First, I just want to say thank you for all the hard work you put into your content. It is really impressive. I have a couple quick questions. What type of rucksack/backpack do you recommend for the ruck-based plans? I’m getting back in after being out a year and a half, so I no […]