By Rob Shaul Below details the kit I’m currently running and/or recommend for backcountry hunt scouting (mule deer & elk) in summer. This kit would also work for backpacking. Note that many of these items are on promotive.com – military, LE and mountain professionals should all qualify for this program. PACK AND ESSENTIALS […]
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Q&A 7.20.17
KUDOS ON HUMILITY “Last time I emailed you I was preparing to ship for Army BCT. I just got back from training a week ago. I just wanted to let you know I was by far one of the most physically prepared individuals throughout basic and AIT because of your programs.” QUESTION I’m an […]
Packet Focus: Ranger School Training Packet
By Rob Shaul Ranger School is a right of passage and badge of professional excellence for Infantry. The fitness programming to prepare athletes for Ranger School has two distinct missions: (1) Prepare athletes for the intensity and specific physical gates of RAP week. (2) Prepare athletes’ physical and mental stamina, endurance, durability and resiliency […]
Arete 7.13.17
Military Ex-CIA contractor says Pakistan’s leaders helped him escape murder charges, Intel News Islamic State fights the Taliban, Afghan government-backed locals in Tora Bora Mountains, Long War Journal Qassem Soleimani boasts of Tehran’s expanded footprint throughout Middle East, Long War Journal China’s First Overseas Military Base, The Atlantic Israel’s Forthcoming Security Dilemma, War on the […]
Geek Cycle #2 – Ruck Run Speed Improvement
By Charlie Bausman In 2012, our tactical lab rats began a second iteration of our Geek Cycle. With this cycle, we pivoted to improving ruck run speed. We’ve programmed interval ruck progressions based on varying assessment distances for Operator Sessions, selection plans, and ruck improvement plans. Our rule of thumb for the intervals is one-third […]
MTI’s Top Selling Training Plans for June, 2017
MTI’s Top Selling Training Plans for June, 2017: Athlete’s Subscription APFT Training Plan Bodyweight Foundation Training Plan Running Improvement Training Plan Hypertrophy for Skinny Guys Core Strength Bodyweight Only 357 Strength Big 24 Strength Training Program Back Country Big Game Hunting Training Program Humility Swimming Improvement Plan Military On-Ramp Training Plan Ruck Based Selection Training […]
The 200+ Plans Included with an MTI Athlete’s Subscription
By Mintra Mattison Below is a list of the 200+ plans that are now included with the Athlete’s Subscription Package: Mountain Plans: 100 Mile Ultra Training Plan 30 Minutes/Day Dryland Ski Training Plan 50-Mile Ultra Training Plan Alpine Rock Climb Alpine Running Training Plan Alpinist Fitness Assessment Training Plan AMGA Alpine Guide Course Training Plan […]
Plan Focus: Australian Special Forces Entry Test Training Plan
By Charlie Bausman This intense, 6-Week, 5 day/week training plan is “sport-specifically” designed to prepare candidates for the physical demands of the 1-day Australian Special Forces Entry Test. The Events Cadence Push Ups Cadence Pull Ups 3.2km Run with 8kg webbing gear + 4kg weapon Pack March 1.5 Hours for Max Distance […]
Q&A 7.13.17
KUDOS ON THE RUCK BASED SELECTION TRAINING PLAN “Morning Rob, I hope you are well. Also I went to SFAS in May and got selected. I followed your Ruck Based Selection Plan and never had a problem – was told by the cadre I was a top 5 performer.It worked extremely well and I felt […]
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