MTI is seeking Lab Rats to try our new MTI 45+ Fitness Assessment. Please complete the assessment described below, and email your results to rob@mtntactical.com by Jan 8! All mountain and tactical athletes will experience a noticeable physical decline in their late 40s and into their 50s. Many come to this age with significant […]
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MTI’s 2023 Wrap Up, and What’s Coming in 2024
MTI has made significant strides in 2023 across it’s programming, research, and educational offerings. This overview highlights the major achievements and previews what’s coming in 2024. Training Daily Programming Stream Subscription: We launched ten new daily programming streams this year. These provide year-round, day-to-day base fitness programming specific to the athlete type. At $15/month, we […]
Cutting Weight for Jiu Jitsu Worlds on Rob’s Diet
I was fortunate to travel to Las Vegas last weekend to compete in IBJFF No-Gi Worlds. This is a huge event, with 4,000 competitors competing in a tournament-style event divided amongst various divisions. Coming from a small gym in Montana where competitions are sparse, I thought it would be a fun way to challenge myself […]
Lessons Learned: MTI First Responder Pilot Program Results
MTI was fortunate to partner with two mid-size Fire Departments, and one mid-size Police Department in November for our First Responder Pilot Program. We had 100 participants overall between the three departments, made up of a unit within the department or department-wide volunteer groups. The purpose of the pilot program was to determine that our […]
MTI Offerings and Discounts
A Note From The MTI Crew We’ve made some significant changes to our offerings to make our programming more accessible to all. The Athlete Subscription provides the most comprehensive training package. With access to 9 daily programming streams and over 450 individual plans, you can select the programming that best meets your needs. $35/month, 30-day […]
The Pursuit of Craftsmanship
Last night, I watched a 90-minute video of a man building a log cabin. It had no narration, music, or conversation: just a guy and his dog. This man used no power tools aside from an ATV to haul the logs he had cut on his property to his work site. The logs were peeled […]
Designating Mexican Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations: Implications and Challenges
Recent proposals by politicians, attorney generals, and the State Department to label Mexican drug cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) has far-reaching implications, from law enforcement strategies to international politics and economics. This move could reshape U.S.-Mexico relations, impact border security, and influence the global fight against drug trafficking. The push for such designations often […]
Mountain Athlete Seeking Graphic Designers
Mountain Tactical Institute started as Mountain Athlete and we’re looking for graphic designers to help us reinvigorate our Mountain Athlete apparel line. From skiing to mountain biking to backcountry hunting (and beyond), we have a huge population of incredible Mountain Athletes. The intent is to design for Mountain Athletes, by Mountain Athletes. We’re giving near […]
Fire/Rescue Assessment 2.0 – Fire Crew Feedback & Additional Testers Wanted
We recently asked for feedback on an update to our Urban Fire/Rescue Assessment. Several firefighter crews completed the assessment, and provided valuable feedback listed below. But first, here’s a recap of the proposed assessment: Equipment: SCBA, Turnout Gear, Sandbag @ 40/60#, Step Up Box or Bench Complete the following movements as quickly as possible in your […]
A Overview of MTI’s Nutrition and Diet Research
MTI has spent years researching and experimenting with different approaches to nutrition, dieting, and event-specific fueling. Below you’ll find an overview of our work. Have a nutrition-related topic you’d like us to explore? Email coach@mtntactical.com MTI’s Current Nutrition Recommendation MTI Nutrition Guidelines Event Nutrition Teton Traverse Nurition: Part 1 Teton Traverse Nutrition: Part 2 Event […]