Q: I am trying out for my agencies special operations team at the end of September, should I start the FBI HRT program now? Or do you think I should way until later in June or early July. A: Recommend the following programs for your timeline: Begin: FBI HRT V2 22 July 2024 If you […]
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MTI Collective Responses: How have mentors impacted you?
“How have mentors played a role in your professional and personal lives? Any anecdotes of positive and/or negative impacts?” “My father passed away when I was young and I was lucky to have an uncle who loved me very much and was a father figure and mentor. All throughout my teens and early […]
Work Capacity Snapshot and Observations of a Regional SWAT Team
BLUF In May of 2024 MTI was invited to an engagement with a Regional SWAT Team. This opportunity provided a venue to have one-on-one discussions with Tactical Athletes, expose them to the “Efficient Strength” methodology, conduct a Tactical Athlete Work Capacity Assessment, and gain further insight into the operational demands and challenges these tactical athletes […]
Lab Rats Wanted in Kalispell/Whitefish, Montana
We’re expanding our operation to the Kalispell/Whitefish area, and looking for in-person lab rats to train with us. MTI has a proud history with hundreds of lab rats… those who let us poke, prod, and test programming so we ensure delivery of the most mission-direct and efficient programming possible for Mountain and Tactical Athletes. Details […]
MTI Collective: Favorite Podcasts for Fitness, Professionalism, General
What is your favorite podcast related to fitness? Why? I like Joe De Sena’s podcast “The Hard Way”. I appreciate his philosophy on life, that taking on challenges leads to growth and resilience. Mind Pump- for when i start overcomplicating things or feel like i’m giving into a fad trap. Nonprophet- for when i want […]
From the USMC to Expedition Fuel: Interview with Deed, the Founder of RecPak
Can you share a bit about your backgrounds and what led you both to start RecPak? I was an officer in the Marine Corps, and the idea for RecPak originated from my experiences leading troops in training and in Afghanistan. When I got out, I went back to school and then into tech, and during […]
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MTI Collective: Leadership vs. Management
How would you define leadership and management? What are the differences conceptually and in action? “You lead people and manage things. Keep people calm and provide directions in order to achieve an objective. ” “Management is control of self and attention and leadership is characterized by action and detachment and situations awareness and calm […]
MTI Collective 4.18.24: Balancing Sport/Hobbies and Life Responsibilities
“We don’t get to have it all, I honestly believe that. Trying punished me for the attempt. The self-help section at the local bookstore or popular podcaster pitching the latest time management scheme is a grifter. Steven Covey’s Jar of Rocks devolves to shards when you have too many big rocks. It’s just math and […]
Mini Study: 1x/week Training Results in Grip Strength Endurance Improvement & Disappointing Burpee Work Capacity Results
BLUF Training Work Capacity and Grip Strength 1x/week with hobbyist jiu-jitsu athletes results in 2.24% average increase on the Burpee Beep Ladder, and a 28.85% increase on the Gi Grip Assessment. Background We’ve seen a significant interest in training program options which work within time-constrained parameters. Careers, family, or hobbies mean training time can be […]