By Anna Woodring, MTI Strength & Conditioning Coach As a USMC Captain myself, I negatively judge other officers who do not look athletically fit. When a new Captain steps on deck, I size him up. If he looks out of shape, he gets a black mark in my book. But there are exceptions where unit […]
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Research Roundup 6.1.23
By Anna Woodring, MTI Strength and Conditioning Coach BLUF: The first study compared running on a treadmill to running outdoors and found that running on a treadmill without any incline is easier due to the absence of air resistance. The researchers found that setting the treadmill at a 1% incline most closely simulates the energy […]
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Research Roundup 5.23.23
By Anna Woodring, MTI Strength and Conditioning Coach BLUF: The first study investigated how partial sleep deprivation affects moral reasoning and moral judgment in military officers. The study found that sleep deprivation significantly diminished the capacity for mature and principled moral reasoning in officers compared to when they were well-rested. The second study focused on […]
Arete 5.27.23
Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy Navy destroyer USS John Finn’s commanding officer fired, Task & Purpose Navy destroyer USS John Finn’s executive officer fired along with ship’s captain, T&P Academy Cadets with Kids Still Waiting as Pentagon Lags on Rule Change, Dod Iran Nuclear Site Deep Underground Challenges West, Real Clear Defense Air Force Major […]
Arete 5.20.23
Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy The Radical Redesign and Restructuring of the United States Marine Corps, RCD The Space Force needs your help describing what its mission is, Task & Purpose Fort Cavazos battalion commander fired for misconduct, Task & Purpose Special Forces soldiers reveal first details of battle with Russian mercenaries in Syria, Task […]
Reflections on MTI’s “Happiness Formula” & How It Has Shaped My Personal and Professional Life
By Anna Woodring, MTI Strength and Conditioning Coach Being a subscriber to MTI, I made a consistent effort to go through each published article. While certain articles resonated with me more than others, I still enjoyed diving into topics that were unfamiliar to broaden my knowledge. Many of these articles caught my attention to the […]
Inside Look: What It’s Like to Be a Pro Lab Rat for MTI
By Anna Woodring, MTI Strength & Conditioning Coach I have been working as a lab rat for MTI since February 2022. As soon as I came across the post, I wasted no time in applying. Given that I already train every day, it made perfect sense to get paid for doing what I love. Being […]
Lessons Learned As a Grad Assistant Working With The University of Georgia Football Strength and Conditioning Staff
By Anna Woodring, MTI Strength & Conditioning Coach The University of Georgia’s football team has become a force to be reckoned with in college football, having clinched two consecutive national championships. As a graduate student at UGA for the past two seasons, I had the privilege of working with this incredible team during their championship […]
Research Roundup 5.20.23
By Anna Woodring, MTI Strength and Conditioning Coach Effect of Armor and Carrying Load on Body Balance and Leg Muscle Function Published in the Journal of Gait and Posture. The purpose of this study was to examine how the weight and distribution of body armor and load carriage affect static body balance and leg […]