Alcohol consumption is a heavily debated topic in the sports and fitness world. Many coaching gurus will call for quitting alcohol entirely. Ultimately, this isn’t a reasonable approach for a drinking culture as strong as most western countries. The bottom line is that people drink. This is especially true with the tactical and mountain populations […]
Charlie Bausman
Training Plan & App Updates
We’ve been hard at work updating our training plans and converting them to work with all of the new features available in the MTI App available in the Apple & Google Play stores. Over the next few weeks, the app will be updated based on our Athlete Survey to increase the app’s capabilities and ease […]
Potential Solutions for Wildland Fire Recruitment Problems
Wildland Fire season continues to be a significant problem for the U.S. It sounds like a broken record, but fire season is longer, more intense, and involves far more land than it ever has. This is paired with continued challenges in recruiting and retaining Wildland Firefighters, who are most often seasonal employees who earn no […]
Maximizing Skill Development: The Role of Fitness and Environment in Performance Progression
I have been Mountain Biking for four years and consider myself to be an intermediate rider. The local riding is primarily enduro-focused, with the terrain dictating a steep climb followed by a long, steep descent. Recently, something has ‘clicked’ in my riding, where my confidence and riding performance has increased dramatically. Tight, fast turns and […]
Marine Infantry – Unit Fitness Leader Course AAR
MTI recently traveled to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina to work with small unit leaders at 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines. The intent behind the education was to teach a plug-and-play style methodology of implementing intentionally designed fitness training, specific to military athletes. We led three classes, one per day, consisting of 40-50 Marines, of Squad […]
Should Enlisted Soldiers Need a Bachelors to Commission?
The current military commissioning pathways require a bachelor’s degree, limiting opportunities for many capable enlisted personnel to advance to officer ranks. This requirement, though rooted in a desire to ensure professional and intellectual standards, overlooks the practical experience and leadership skills that many enlisted members bring to the table. The Current Landscape In the U.S. […]
Q&A 6.29.24
Q: Good Morning coach, I retired from the Army 5 years ago, I am currently 53 years old. I used to be an avid MTN Tactical user, however I have fallen off the wagon. I am trying to determine which is the best plan to start with for an over 50, over weight individual. I […]
Q&A 6.22.24
Q: Good evening Rob, I am emailing you because I wanted to know if you had any advice on a workout program for bodybuilding/athletic training. I want to do a 50/50 training program that incorporates weight lifting but I also want to train like an athlete. I’ve been working for about 5 years now so […]
Q&A 6.15.24
Q: I bought the LE patrol training plan. When I open the workout there are multiple months and workouts to start from. Since this is June should I just start at the beginning of the month or is there another starting point I should start at? A: Thanks for reaching out. You are correct. Start […]
MTI Unit Education Roadshow: No Cost Training & Education for Your Unit
BLUF: Mountain Tactical Institute (MTI) is offering no-cost, on-site education and training for Military, Fire, Law Enforcement, and Mountain Athlete groups. Why Are We Doing This: MTI is approaching 20 years of in business. This is an opportunity to give back and build a network of like-minded individuals who understand that fitness is a professional […]