“For those of you in career fields you enjoy: What career field are you in? How did you get started?” I’m a firefighter. I started volunteering as a teenager and when I got out of the military I got back into volunteer firefighting. I decided if I enjoy doing it as a volunteer, I’d probably […]
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MTI Collective Responses: Fitness Wearables and Pro/Cons
We’ve been curious about the use of various fitness trackers and their viability for MTI Athletes. We’ve used fitness trackers for our own internal research with various units and teams within the military, fire, and law enforcement. The results have been mixed, and the feedback below seems to support our experience thus far. At the […]
Mini Study: Explosive Repeat Intervals Leads to 12% Work Capacity Increase in Jiu Jitsu Athletes
BLUF Our study conducted and examined the impact of an explosive repeat conditioning cycle on athletes engaged in Jiu-Jitsu training 4-5 times a week, revealing a notable 12% increase in work capacity during the 4-week cycle. Background Our jiu-jitsu training offerings are oriented towards serious hobbyists. These athletes all have careers, families, etc. which […]
Fitness Assessment Results of Federal LE Special Operations Pipeline Candidates
We recently worked with an instructor from a federal law enforcement agency who was preparing six candidates who had passed their selection course for the special operations wing of the agency and were preparing for the follow-on training pipeline. The focus was two-fold: PT Assessment The event is well-rounded with clearly defined standards, conducted on […]
Daily Operator Session Athletes Needed for New App BETA Testing!
Want to be a beta tester for MTI’s new App? We’ve been hard at work building a new app from the ground up to vastly improve the athlete experience. We need 12-20 athletes to test the new app and provide feedback for further improvement. Have a direct role in the app production process and make […]
Seeking MTI ‘BETA’ Newsletter Partners
MTI is on the lookout for partners to sponsor our bi-weekly newsletter, Beta. Boasting a distribution list exceeding 40,000 subscribers, our newsletter consistently achieves open and click rates well above industry standards. We deeply value the trust we’ve built with the MTI community and are committed to collaborating with partners whose products or services we […]
MTI Collective Responses: Your Standout Piece of Equipment, Tool, or Kit.
Fitness Equipment Pulk sled loaded with weight/equipment. Pulling a weighted sled strengthens different muscles than running or hiking alone. Great for climb training if you live in a predominantly flat area or can’t hike on designated ski or bike trails on snowy months. Can prepare you for amazing adventures such as backcountry winter camping or […]
Jiu Jitsu Roadmap: Fast and Furious to Enjoying the Ride
I’ve been an athlete of some variety for all of my post-pubescent life. It’s followed this path: Football –> Crossfit –> Boxing –> Military –> Fire/Rescue –> Jiu-Jitsu + Mountain Biking. Motivations have varied and matured, generally following a trend of extrinsic to intrinsic. At 36, I’m no longer trying to impress anyone. This has […]
MTI Collective Responses: What book has had the biggest influence on your professional life?
Thank you to all who responded to last week’s MTI Collective Question, “What book has had the biggest influence on your professional life?” The response comes from across the spectrum of military, law enforcement, fire, mountain, law, and business experiences. We’ve taken the liberty of linking all book recommendations to an Amazon listing should you […]
Planning a Year of Training for the Multi-Sport Mountain Athlete
We often receive questions from athletes who participate in mountain sports year-round on how to schedule out their training to retain a high level of readiness and long-term durability development, as well as timing on when to drop into a sport-specific preseason plan. Periodizing a year of training isn’t easy, so let’s break it down. […]