BLUFThis Mini Study offers a 2-week snapshot of sleep patterns, activity, and stress levels among a group of full-time firefighters over a two-week period, aimed at contributing to the ongoing research on the daily rigors of first responders. Firefighters in this snapshot averaged close to 8 hours of sleep per night, with relatively high sleep […]
Charlie Bausman
Q&A 1.4.24
QUESTION I am applying to the Air Force Academy, West Point, and the Naval Academy. I currently am in decent shape, but am definitely not going to show up off the couch. My parents were smokejumpers and hotshots, so they are telling me I need a targeted training plan geared toward the PT test. Which […]
MONSTER FACTORY
The Athletes HADLEY HAMMER “Cowboy” SPONSORS: Mountain Athlete, Marmot, Smith Optics and Helmets, Line Skis, GU Energy, Runa, AION, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, backcountry.com FAVORITE TRAINING CYCLE: I enjoy each of the training cycles. Work Capacity because it tests my mental strength and I have an odd love of sprinting, Strength because it fills you with confidence […]
Nutrition Coaching with the Tactical Dietitian
Who is the Tactical Dietitian? My name is Susan Lopez. Professionally, I am a registered sports dietitian with over 12 years of experience working with athletes from the tactical community. I have spent my career working with individuals and organizations from fire, law enforcement, conventional military, and special operations. My passion is educating […]
The MTI 45+ Fitness Assessment
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 […]
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 […]