By Rob Shaul We’re looking for coaches, individuals, and small groups of athletes who train together consistently to test our programming and give us feedback during and after completing the plan. We’d communicate via a private slack channel about pre and post training results, issues or question that arise during training, and any other notes […]
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Chassis Integrity 2.0
By Rob Shaul I first deployed our Chassis Integrity methodology of midsection training last summer. The theory continues to evolve and here’s the latest: Chassis Integrity alternates between two types of circuits: (1) ART Three exercises – Anti Rotation, Rotation and Total Core completed in a 15-20 minute Grind for Time Example: 20 Minute Grind … […]
Don’t Let Fitness Training Get in the Way of Technical Practice
By Rob Shaul You may be surprised that I’ve emphasized this principle in every programming course I’ve taught. Not the message you’d expect from a strength and conditioning coach. It first came to my attention when working with a West Point Sandhurst Team several years ago. The team hadn’t done well at the […]
Roles, Responsibilities and Limitations of a Unit Fitness Leader
By Rob Shaul We have a distinctly different view of the job description for a Unit Fitness Leader or “Peer Fitness Coordinator/Leader” from what has been traditionally put in place at many tactical units – military, LE and Fire/Rescue: Below we break down our vision of the role, and responsibilities of Unit Fitness Leaders, as […]
First Responders: Why do you tolerate unfit police and firefighters?
By Rob Shaul In April 2016 I taught a pilot Unit Fitness Leader courses to law enforcement and fire rescue athletes in Salt Lake and Denver. Our approach to the role and responsibilities of a first responder Unit Fitness Leader is significantly different than the current, soft and supporting “Peer Fitness Leader” role which […]
The MTI Route Card – Estimating Rucking and Hiking Times
By Adam Scott, MS, CSCS The MTI Route Card is an adjustable Microsoft Excel Workbook that can estimate how long a ruck or hike should take based on a few easy-to-find variables. The Route Card combines previous academic research and months of MTI’s mission direct studies in order to estimate the effect of […]
Feedback: Increasing Elements of Strong Fitness Culture at First Responder Unit
Here’s the feedback we got from last week’s article: Increasing Elements of a Strong Fitness Culture at a First Responder Unit: I am a Captain for Cal Fire, in California. In my 20 years experience in this department the I have seen some things change in regards to PT. It has always been a “mandatory” […]
The MTI Route Card – Initial Results, Lab Rats Needed
Adam Scott, MS, CSCS If you have been following our articles over the last few months you know that we are extremely interested in how our athletes (both mountain and tactical) plan for, train for, and estimate their movement over ground (MOG). You have probably also noticed that this interest has led to a number […]
Show Tactical Patience- Worst Leader Essays
In 2016 we featured essays from our community members. These essays were the final installment of a series that explore the lessons learned from the “worst leaders.” Show Tactical Patience By Austin C. I couldn’t believe what I saw when I entered the Company Tactical Operations Center (TOC). I was the Quick Reaction Force (QRF) […]
Crux Mountain Award Recipient: Ryan Burke
We’re pleased to announce Ryan Burke is the first recipient of the Crux Mountain Award. His project is ambitious, original, and will push the edge of his physical ability. Ryan plans to do a “Grand Finale Traverse” trip which includes mountain running and climbing over 40 different peaks in the Teton Range: “I have been working on a project in […]