By Jeff Sonderegger BLUF This 3-week mini study compared the improvements in 2-mile run times between individuals training with a run-emphasis and those training with a strength-emphasis program. Lab rats, all of whom are currently serving in the United States Army, were broken into two groups, with Group A performing a plan focused on running […]
By Rob Shaul MTI is calling for remote lab rats for an upcoming, narrow and focused, 3.5 weeks, 5-day/week Mini-Study testing the effectiveness of MTI’s Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) programming. We hope to test (1) the effectiveness of MTI’s full-equipped ACFT programming, and our limited equipment ACFT Training Plan to improve ACFT scores, and; […]
By Rob Shaul, Founder BLUF Fewer and shorter (45-minute) training sessions achieved similar results for strength, work capacity, and endurance improvement as more and longer (60-minute) training sessions. We conducted a 4-week Mini-Study using remote lab rats to test the effect of training volume across three training measurables: Strength (barbell and bodyweight), Sprint-Based Work Capacity, […]
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QUESTION I would like to pass the FBI Physical Fitness Test in 4-5 months and I already have the MTN Tactical subscription for it. Should I wear a weight vest while running and doing the push ups and sit ups? If so, how often? My weight vest is 10-12 lbs. Thank you for your time. […]
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QUESTION I’m training to go to the USMS BDUSM Academy at FLETC in the next few months; they have yet to set a date due to Covid. I’ve been doing basic workouts such as running, lifting, pushups, etc. I’d like a solid workout plan that’s going to prepare me for the grueling 17.5 week academy. […]
By Anonymous I reported to Officer Candidate School on October 1st, 2010, making me two short weeks away from hitting my ten-year mark on active duty. It’s a personal shock of sorts to admit I’ve been in for 10 years. No one in my family has ever served. Joining wasn’t even an idea until […]
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QUESTION I am getting set to tryout for HRT in March, so I have time. Unfortunately, I just had surgery yesterday so I am out of anything /everything for six weeks. So, I am taking this time to plan/get ahead in other ways. I have the prescribed training plans provided by my organization, which are […]