By Rob Shaul, Founder BLUF Three weeks of ruck running, and no lower body strength training, maintained strength as assessed via 1 Rep Max Front Squat and Back Squat efforts and resulted in an increased unloaded running assessment. MTI’s take on the Grease the Groove Pull-Up progression increased max rep pull-ups an average of 18%. […]
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Arete 3.9.24
Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy 2 Airmen and an Air Force Recruit Busted in Large-Scale Prostitution Sting in Florida, military.com A Promising Air Force Officer Took a Stand Against Racism. Now, His Career Is in Political Jeopardy., military.com Retired Lieutenant Colonel Charged with Leaking Classified Information on Dating Platform, military.com Why are people blaming Yemen’s […]
MTI Collective Responses: Fitness Wearables and Pro/Cons
We’ve been curious about the use of various fitness trackers and their viability for MTI Athletes. We’ve used fitness trackers for our own internal research with various units and teams within the military, fire, and law enforcement. The results have been mixed, and the feedback below seems to support our experience thus far. At the […]
Quickly Cull “Calculated Obliviousness”
By Rob Shaul Calculated – “planned or contrived” Obliviousness – “lacking active conscious knowledge or awareness” – Merriam-Webster You can give a slight break to people who are “Unaware and Self-Absorbed.” Their self-absorption is at the expense of others, but it’s […]
Fitness Assessment Results of Federal LE Special Operations Pipeline Candidates
We recently worked with an instructor from a federal law enforcement agency who was preparing six candidates who had passed their selection course for the special operations wing of the agency and were preparing for the follow-on training pipeline. The focus was two-fold: PT Assessment The event is well-rounded with clearly defined standards, conducted on […]
What I Got Right, and What I Got Wrong My First Year on a Federal Interagency Wildland Hotshot crew in California
By Meghann Gunther, MTI Contributor Preseason Prep Wrongs & Rights My first and biggest mistake was my lack of strength training. I considered myself fit because I was an endurance runner. A couple months before my rookie season on a Federal Interagency Wildland Hotshot crew started, it fully sunk in that I needed to focus […]
Q&A 2.29.24
QUESTION Is there a certain set of plans you’d recommend for someone training for the Tactical Games? ANSWER We have a plan for events such as the Tactical Games…. https://mtntactical.com/shop/tactical-games-training-plan/ If you have more than 7 weeks before the event, jumping on our Operator Sessions would be most appropriate until you’re ready to knock out the plan above. […]
Arete 3.2.24
Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy Why Won’t Arab States Support the Palestinians?, Politico Defense Contractors Are Bilking the American People, The Atlantic Ukraine, A Worthy Investment, The Hill In NATO’s Newest Member, ‘Total Defense’ Includes Teens and Retirees, WSJ Americans Owe Ukraine Nothing, RCP Two Years of War in Ukraine have Changed the Way Armies […]
Daily Operator Session Athletes Needed for New App BETA Testing!
Want to be a beta tester for MTI’s new App? We’ve been hard at work building a new app from the ground up to vastly improve the athlete experience. We need 12-20 athletes to test the new app and provide feedback for further improvement. Have a direct role in the app production process and make […]
How to Mature from “Unaware and Self-Absorbed” to “Aware Selflessness”
By Rob Shaul Okay, you admit you can be Unaware and Self-Absorbed and want to change. “Aware Selflessness” is the goal. You’re strategically and tactically aware of the situation and ready to selflessly take the initiatve to act if needed. This change takes intentional effort and time. Here are the steps. 1. Skillful Observation Start […]