Arete 2.14.19

Military / National Defense Former Green Beret charged with murder says he killed suspected Taliban bomb-maker in an ambush, Task & Purpose Problems with military housing conditions under scrutiny on Capitol Hill this week, Military Times New legal bombshells explode on two Navy SEAL war crimes cases, Marine Times Ukrainian president vows to push for EU, NATO membership, Stars […]

MTI’s Top Selling Training Plans for January 2019

MTI’s Top Selling Training Plans for January 2018   Athlete’s Subscription Bodyweight Foundation Training Plan APFT Training Plan Military On-Ramp Training Plan Core Strength Bodyweight Only Fat-Loss Training Programm Humility Running Improvement Training Plan Big 24 Strength Training Program FBI Special Agent PFT Training Plan Chassis Integrity Training Plan 30 Minutes per Day Dryland Ski […]

Arete 2.7.19

Military / National Security Air Force drops WAPS testing for SNCOs, Air Force Times Russia Is Attacking the US System From Within, Defense One Trump: I forced Mattis to quit because ‘I wasn’t happy with the job he was doing’, Defense News The Marine Corps’ new CH-53K is a mess. This is why its operational date could face delays., […]

Q&A 2.7.19

QUESTION I am a subscriber and prior military. Im training to go back in the military with an 18X contract.  Currently using the SFAS packet. Having fantastic results. I’m finishing Big 24 and starting Fortitude next week. I won’t be going in until September so it looks like I have time to fit an extra […]

MTI’s Recommended Outdoor Gear List – Updated Feb. 2019

  By Rob Shaul, Founder I received an email question this week asking to update my current outdoor gear recommendations. The Below list is what I use/bring for my summer backpacking and summer big game scouting trips. Summer Clothing System Shorts / Long John Combo I wear shorts backpacking and/or summer big game scouting. At […]

Most Common Mistakes Athletes Make Using MTI’s Programming

By Rob Shaul, Founder   1. Not Sticking with One Program To Conclusion One of the most incredible values of MTI programming is the breadth of our programming library. But often, new athletes, and especially new subscribers, to our stuff get distracted and end up doing a couple weeks of this program, then a couple […]

Arete 1.31.19

Military / National Security The Marine Corps Is Embracing A New Naval Warfare Concept For The Next Big Fight Against China, Task & Purpose Rebuilding the Forge: Reshaping How the Air Force Trains Fighter Aviators, War on the Rocks ‘Trump is having an impact’: NATO head credits president’s tough talk for $100B boost, Stars & Stripes Are the Navy’s […]

Q&A 1.31.19

QUESTION Why does your strength standards focus on relative strength vs absolute strength?  I know measuring relative strength allows for a standard of general strength across the board. However, I feel this can be detrimental.  I don’t care is a 150 Soldier can deadlift 2x body weight, especially if the Soldier is unable to deadlift/drag […]

Q&A 1.24.19

QUESTION First of all, I would like to thank you for your commitment to fitness and training, and the knowledge MTI has provided throughout the years.  It has been an invaluable resource throughout my own training and I have spoken with many military athletes who have benefited from one of MTI’s programs. Secondly, I would […]

Arete 1.24.19

Military / National Security America’s Other Endless War: Battling al-Shabaab in Somalia, Small Wars Journal It’s Not Just ISIS. Many Terrorist Groups Have Been Declared Dead — Only to Rise Again., Small Wars Journal America at War: This Map Shows Where in the World the U.S. Military Is Combating Terrorism, Small Wars Journal Forget the Trade War. China Is […]