QUESTION After a long hiatus, I renewed my military athlete subscription and was unsure where to begin. I’ve been doing the low back V2 recovery program for the past few months as I recover from a lower back flare. The ideas in your recent article piqued my interest (The training lifecycle…). I am a 42-year-old active-duty infantry […]
Mintra Mattison
Q&A 2.3.22
QUESTION I am an avid ultrarunner trying to get on the podium this year. I’ve already started my running up again, but looking for something to supplement for strength training and durability. What program would be best? Thanks. ANSWER In-Season Strength Training Plan for Endurance Athletes. Likely not more than 2x/week depending on your running […]
MTI’s Top Selling Training Plans for January 2022
MTI’s Top Selling Training Plans for January 2022 Athlete’s Subscription ACFT Training Plan Heliski Trip Training Plan Mountaineering & Hiking Prep Fat-Loss Training Plan Hypertrophy for Skinny Guys Ruck Based Selection Training Plan USMC PFT PLAN FBI Special Agent PFT Training Plan APFT Training Plan 2-Mile Run Improvement Training Plan Core Strength Bodyweight Only […]
Q&A 1.27.22
QUESTION I’m looking for a program that’ll be a good fit for me. I surf, train bjj, hike, run and swim, I’ve been looking around for a program that can help me improve mostly strength, endurance and work capacity simultaneously if it’s at all possible. Nothing sport specific just a program that can help me […]
Q&A 1.13.21
QUESTION I am trying to figure out my training for next year, and I am interested in some of your training plans, but I am not sure which is the best one for me. I am a “weekend warrior” that likes to engage in a variety of recreational activities, with a focus on trail running, […]
MTI’s Fighter Pilot Fitness Assessment
By Rob Shaul Over ten years ago I was first approached by Air Force pilots interested in developing a fitness assessment to test the pilot’s ability to perform the Anti-Gravity Straining Maneuver. The loss of consciousness caused by G-forces (G-LOC) is a hazard unique to fighter pilots. In high-G maneuvers, blood can be forced […]
Q&A 1.6.22
QUESTION I am a former GS athlete looking to get back into it after a break for a few years. Is your High Rep Kettlebell Snatch programming designed to coach someone through a 10 minute kettlebell sport set? Thanks! ANSWER No … This program would be a great way to build snatch fitness prior to […]
MTI’s 10 Most Read Articles from 2021
In 2021 we had an overwhelming pageview of 2.5 Million. Our most-viewed / most-read article in 2021 was an essay from a retired Air Force Colonel, followed by Ideal Bodyweights for Mountain and Tactical Athletes, and Rob’s article on the P:E Diet. MTI’s 10 Most Read Articles from 2021 (1) Don’t leave […]
MTI’s Top Selling Training Plans for 2021
MTI’s Top Selling Training Plans for 2021 Athlete’s Subscription (access to all plans) Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) Training Plan Bodyweight Foundation Training Plan FBI Special Agent PFT Training Program Hypertrophy for Skinny Guys APFT Training Plan Core Strength Bodyweight Only Big 3 + 2-Mile Run Training Plan Military On-Ramp Training Plan Fat-Loss Training Program […]
Q&A 12.30.21
QUESTION I’m interested in the smoke diver training plan but wanted to reach out with some questions. Unfortunately the term “smoke diver” has become a bit unclear in the fire service. Is this program designed to prepare for the 6 day classes in Georgia,Indiana, Oklahoma etc? Secondly, I’ll be starting a bit further than 7 […]