By Rob Shaul I developed this On-Ramp Plan specifically to build reasonably fit military athletes to the point where they can complete MTI’s Operator Sessions and other training plans designed for SOF personnel and those who aspire to that level of fitness. This program is progressive in nature. It increases in difficulty and intensity […]
Knowledge
Everyone wants 7.62… Until They Have to Carry It
“Our military currently shoots a bullet that, as you know, is illegal for shooting small deer in nearly all states due to its lack of killing power…”
Arete 3.16.17
MILITARY/NATIONAL DEFENSE The Never-Ending War in Afghanistan, NY Times Consequences of Afghanistan Corruption, Small Wars Journal Opposition Grows to Coast Guard Budget Cuts, DOD Buzz US SOF on the Move in Syria, DOD Buzz New Rules for US Military Intervention, War on the Rocks Re-Assessing Obama’s Legacy of Restraint, War on the Rocks 40 US […]
Q&A 3.16.17
QUESTION Hello, My wife and I are volunteer ski patrollers and on a volunteer search and rescue team in Southern California. We’ve been following your base fitness, climbing, and ski specific programs for the last 2 years and we’ve had a lot of success! It has been incredible to watch my wife drastically improve her […]
MTI Collars vs. Rogue Collars.
MTI Collars are simple, indestructible and under-appreciated. $20/pair. More HERE.
Plan Focus: Chassis Integrity
By Rob Shaul Our Chassis Integrity programming theory evolved last summer after a personal experience. I had moved away from the tactical programming to some distance running and bodyweight work. The bodyweight training included plenty of core work – sit-up variations, bridging, lower back complexes, EO’s, and some ground and equipment based work such as Russian Triangles, […]
Plan Focus: Fat-Loss Training Program
By Rob Shaul For some Athletes, their muscle/fat ratio can be a limiting factor. The impact of muscle/fat relation on physical performances is crucial. Our Fat-Loss Training Program is designed to help you lose fat and build muscle at the same time. It focusses on aerobic conditioning, work capacity circuits, and total-body muscular endurance. It includes multiple […]
Plan Focus: Bodyweight Foundation Training Plan
By Rob Shaul Our Bodyweight Foundation Training Plan is one of our most popular plans, and a great starting point for both fit and new athletes to MTI programming. We updated this plan in June, 2017, following changes we tested with our Lab Rats at our Jackson, Wyoming facility. This is Version 2 of this plan. […]
Packet Focus: LE Athlete “Spirits” Training Packet
By Rob Shaul The 5 training plans contained within this packet details 35 weeks of cutting edge, day-to-day training for Law Enforcement Athletes. Each plan deploys our most recent iteration of “Fluid Periodization” and training the following fitness attributes essential to LE mission performance: High Relative Strength – Strength per bodyweight, especially total and lower […]
Packet Focus: SWAT/SRT Gun Maker Training Packet
By Rob Shaul The Gun Maker Packet of training plans represents the latest evolution of our Fluid Periodization to programming for full-time SWAT/SRT athletes. Each plan is 7 weeks long. Together, these plans represent 35 weeks of programming for SWAT/SRT personnel. Each training session is designed to last 60 minutes. The 5 training plans: Ruger, […]