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Introduction Water immersion recovery, a popular technique among athletes, involves immersing the body in water at varying temperatures post-exercise. Different methods—cold water immersion (CWI), contrast water therapy (CWT), hot water immersion (HWI), and thermoneutral water immersion (TWI)—aim to reduce muscle soreness, enhance recovery, and optimize performance. The reviewed study identifies effective protocols and highlights benefits, […]

Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy Closing the U.S. Military’s Public Trust Deficit, Real Clear Defense How Eisenhower Reshaped the Joint Chiefs and U.S. Military Strategy, Real Clear Defense IDF killed Syria-based Hezbollah officer behind 2007 massacre of US troops — report, The Times of Israel An Assessment of the Recruitment Challenges of the U.S. Military […]

Words and photos by Meghann Gunther, MTI Contributor Dumont Dunes are located north of Baker, California and encompass several thousand acres of recreational land managed by the  Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Dumont Dunes are a popular ORV (Off Highway Vehicle) recreation area that attracts dune buggy owners and others both California and Nevada. During […]

BLUF: This article reviewed injury rates, mechanisms of injuries, and recommended warm-up solutions for grappling-specific sports such as Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, and Judo. Grappling sports involve close contact and intense physical engagement, making athletes susceptible to various injuries, especially in the knees, shoulders, and lower back. Flexibility and interlimb asymmetries were found to be the most […]

Our ‘Ask Rob’ series is a direct line to MTI’s Founder, Rob Shaul. We’ll provide in-depth answers on training, coaching, gear, and mountain/tactical topics of any kind (within reason). If you sent a question this week and don’t see a response, don’t fret. We’ll publish the answer to your question next week. Question for Rob? […]

Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy We showed the new Marine Corps recruiting ad to some teenagers. Here’s what they thought of it., Task & Purpose Could Russia’s loosened nuclear doctrine lead to a test detonation?, Al Jazeera Russia warns Ukraine’s ATACMS attacks mark ‘new phase’ of war, Al Jazeera Trump Backs ‘Emergency’ Plan to Use […]

By Paul Adams, MTI Contributor As the miles stretched on and darkness settled over Orcas Island in Washington state, I felt the weight of the night’s task pressing on me. The 100-mile race was halfway over, and my friend GK was counting on me. My role was simple yet profound: keep him moving forward, no […]

Our ‘Ask Rob’ series is a direct line to MTI’s Founder, Rob Shaul. We’ll provide in-depth answers on training, coaching, gear, and mountain/tactical topics of any kind (within reason). If you sent a question this week and don’t see a response, don’t fret. We’ll publish the answer to your question in the following week. Question […]

BLUF Infrared saunas (IR saunas) are increasingly popular in athletic recovery protocols. Unlike traditional saunas, IR saunas use infrared light to penetrate deeper into tissues, which may enhance muscle relaxation, blood flow, and recovery. The articles reviewed show that an IR sauna session at 110-115 degrees Fahrenheit immediately post-training leads to a ~20% greater reduction […]

Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy As Trump Threatens a Wider Trade War, the U.S. Confronts a Changed China, NY Times Mastering Human-Machine Warfighting Teams, RAND The New U.S. Arctic Strategy Is Wrong to Focus on China, Foreign Policy Trump’s Likely Foreign Policy, The Strategist Putin’s 2022 ‘peace proposal’ was a blueprint for the destruction of […]