MTI is looking for research teams to test our programming and lab rat mini-studies. This opportunity extends to all of the athlete types MTI focuses on and is a fantastic opportunity to get paid to train. Read on if interested! Requirements Six or more reliable Lab Rats that train together to test programming and participate […]
Charlie Bausman
Lab Rats Needed: Tactical Mobility Assessment and Training Plan
MTI is calling for fit lab rats to test the effectiveness of our newly developed tactical mobility assessment and training plan. The deadline to apply is 1700 Mountain Time, Monday, July 3, 2023. Details All lab rats will complete the same, focused 3 weeks, 5 day/week focused training cycle. We’re looking to get 8-20 committed, […]
Aerobic Base Assessment: Initial Findings and More Athletes Needed
Aerobic Base Athletes Needed – All Ages MTI is seeking to develop a scoring system for the assessment of an individual’s aerobic base, categorized as poor, good, or excellent. Share your results in the MTI Forum. The Assessment: 60-minute run within the designated aerobic zone. The aerobic zone is calculated as 180 minus the individual’s […]
Favorite Reads of 2023
Brown Dog – Jim Harrison Jim Harrison is one of my favorite authors and is most known for “Legends of the Fall”, which was made into a movie starring Brad Pitt. Brown Dog is a series of novellas centered around a man nicknamed Brown Dog. This half white, half native american from the remote upper […]
Mini Study: Pre-Season Mountain Bike Program Produces an Average of 17.4% Faster 8 Mile Time
Mini Study: Pre-Season Mountain Bike Program Produces an Average of 17.4% Faster 8 Mile Time By Anna Woodring, MTI Head Strength & Conditioning Coach/Researcher BLUF Mountain bike pre-season training program led to an average of 17.4% change in overall performance, resulting in a faster 8-mile assessment for all lab rats. Background Going into this mini-study, […]
MTI Wants You: Share Your Athlete Story
MTI has an exceptional community of athletes and coaches in various professions and athletic pursuits. We want to interview you in order to share the hard-earned insights and lessons learned collected over a career. This is an opportunity to lend your experiences to peers and upcoming athletes of all types with no agenda. The interviews […]
Research Round Up 6.21.23
By Anna Woodring, MTI Head Strength & Conditioning Coach/Researcher BLUF: The first study examined the effects of “smart drugs” on cognitive performance in non-ADHD individuals in highly competitive environments. The findings suggest that taking smart drugs may have negative consequences for cognitive performance, particularly among high-performing individuals without ADHD. The second article examines how the […]
Introducing the New Members of the MTI Team
To drive the cycle of continuous improvement at Mountain Tactical Institute, we’ve brought on two new staff members. We’re excited to introduce Anna and Charlie to the team. Anna Woodring comes to MTI from the University of Georgia Strength and Conditioning team, where she coached the UGA Football team. As a member of the S&C […]