By Charles Bausman In comparison to the professions and events MTI traditionally designs programming for, we were challenged to strike a balance between keeping tactical athletes fit and prepared for the demands of the profession, along with the physical demands of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) in our latest Tactical BJJ Action Hero Training […]
Mintra Mattison
Q&A 12.23.21
QUESTION Hope this email finds you well. I have a little over ten (10) years of military service (Army) as well as Law Enforcement and Security. I was in the process of applying to the United States Customs and Border Protection which I got accepted and have an academy date of this upcoming January. My […]
Plan Focus: Heliski Trip Training Plan
Heliski trips are physically demanding and require a high level of ski-specific strength and strength endurance to maximize safety and the trip experience. These trips can include upwards of 40,000 feet per day of vertical, powder skiing, on multiple, successive days. Heliski operators say that athlete fitness, or lack thereof – is one reason […]
Q&A 12.16.21
QUESTION I’m trying to find MTI programs that would be a good fit for my PM training session. In the morning I have to do the standard grunt/unit PT type training (calisthenics, run, and some ruck). In the afternoon I have access to the gym. My priority in the meantime is to up my Army/Ranger […]
Q&A 12.9.21
QUESTION Thanks for all you do and I hope your endeavors continue to be as successful as they appear to be!! Need some assistance selecting a plan for a young man I’m mentoring. He’s in the process of getting his paperwork completed to join the Army’s (Texas National Guard) ROTC program. Basic training may start […]
Q&A 12.2.21
QUESTION Found you thru the book The comfort crisis. I am 6’6”, 260 lb.’s, ex-college basketball player, and am 48. Sit too much at work, and am getting bored of the same old, run, lift, walk, repeat workouts. I have in mind doing some mountain hunting starting in 2022, but have a busy lifestyle with […]
Q&A 11.25.21
QUESTION I wanted to drop a line and say how much I am loving the programming and the amazing performance gains I am achieving. I am a civilian construction business owner and father of three and am really just training to be great at my career, highly capable, and overall fit for my life and […]
Q&A 11.18.21
QUESTION I am waiting for a start date with USMS for their basic academy. It is nowhere near as demanding as their SOG academy but I figured I’d do your SOG preparation program just to be extra-ready. My running conditioning has always been very poor and I have not completed the SOG program as written. […]
Q&A 11.11.21
QUESTION I’ve reached out to you in the past while training for USAF special warfare. I really like your training programs and would like to chat with you and hopefully get some training recommendations now that I’ve made it through selection and pre-dive. These courses have highlighted some significant areas of my fitness that need […]
Q&A 11.4.21
QUESTION Good afternoon I am working on joining the US Coast Guard. I will not go to basic for several months but I am wanting to go and try out for the MSRT teams and was wondering what program would be best to use in order to prepare for that type of selection. Thank you […]