Q&A 8.3.17

KUDOS ON THE ATHLETE’S SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGE “Thank you for putting together such a solid platform for fitness. I’ve PTd and worked out my entire life and have never had such well planned programs. Been well worth the price. Thank you.” QUESTION Hello, I’m looking at the SFAS training packet and have a question about the […]

In case you were wondering – our stuff works, guaranteed.

By Mintra Mattison I think we can all agree that these days the number of self-proclaimed coaches, as well as the endless variety of online programming, can be quiet overwhelming. Luckily, at MTI we don’t believe too much in hypes or “Instafame”. Ours is more simple: quiet professionalism along with honest and hard work. We […]

How Firefighters Feel About Work Dominated by EMS Calls

By Mintra Mattison   For this survey, we asked for the input of our fire/rescue athletes regarding the prominence and implications of EMS requirements within fire departments nationwide. We received some great feedback we want to share with you. In addition to our survey we received some interesting feedback through our MTI Facebook Page as […]

Quiet Professional: The Difference Between “Experience” and “Wisdom”

  By Rob Shaul We all know senior citizens – folks in their 70’s or older – who are bitter, impatient, angry, petty, unhappy … just plain miserable. You don’t want to end up like that. The difference between being miserable at 70, and content at 70, is wisdom. But wisdom isn’t experienced; it doesn’t […]

Packet Focus: Push Up Improvement Packet

By Charles Bausman We are consistently asked how to improve Push Up performance from tactical athletes. Push Ups are included in nearly all tactical physical assessments, and it’s a solid method of determining an athlete’s upper-body muscular endurance. The Push Up Improvement Packet provides three different progressions which focus solely on improving push up performance on […]

Mini Study Results: Improving Heavy Rucking and Upper Body Pulling Strength in Females

  By Jaimie Cunningham In a previous article, I discussed the background research and theory that led to the development of this study.  The study recently concluded. Study background, design and results are below:       BACKGROUND Females are entering combat roles as well as attending military schools and selections that were previously open only […]

Arete 7.27.17

Military The CIA is Entering a Danger Zone. Here’s the Map.,Washington Post Do Civilian Casualties Cause Counterinsurgents to Fail?, War is Boring New Concepts in Warfare Between 2030 and 2050: The Fence of Doom – War Destroys Humans – It Doesn’t Destroy Human Nature, Small Wars Journal The Myth of ISIS’s Strategic Brilliance, Defense One Bringing […]

Q&A 7.27.17

KUDOS ON RAT 6 STRENGTH “Rob, Kudos to RAT 6, its given me a great boost in strength, overall performance, and confidence in moving heavy weight. All my lifts increased. Ill send you my final numbers once finished. I am very happy I have a year subscription to Military Athlete. Wishing you well from Iraq. […]

Packet Focus: Mountain Base Greek Heroine Packet

By Rob Shaul   The Greek Heroine Packet of training plans represents the latest evolution of our Fluid Periodization to day-to-day programming for multi-sport mountain athletes. Each of the plans were completed by the mountain “Lab Rats” at our Jackson Facility. All the plans in this series are 6 weeks long (including an assessment/unload week) and train 5-6 days/week. This […]

Packet Focus: Backcountry Big Game Hunting Packet

By Rob Shaul Gone are the days were Hunters were perceived as old, fat and out of shape. The sport of backcountry hunting has gained lots of popularity thanks to companies such as Sitka and Under Armour which sponsor their own athletes – backcountry hunters who record their hunts with GoPro’s and stories, and sometimes, […]