Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy The Next Global Superpower Isn’t Who You Think, Foreign Policy American Woman Dies at Neuschwanstein Castle in Cliff-Top Attack, NY Times All Alaska Troops Get a Free Round Trip Home Each Year Under New Policy, Military.com Leonardo DRS Awarded $94 Million Contract for Advanced Infrared Weapon Sights for Army Snipers, […]
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Introducing the New Members of the MTI Team
To drive the cycle of continuous improvement at Mountain Tactical Institute, we’ve brought on two new staff members. We’re excited to introduce Anna and Charlie to the team. Anna Woodring comes to MTI from the University of Georgia Strength and Conditioning team, where she coached the UGA Football team. As a member of the S&C […]
Lab Rats Needed To Take MTI’s Aerobic Base Assessment
By Rob Shaul, Founder One of the frustrations I’ve had over the years with conventional endurance coaches and programming is their emphasis on aerobic base training, but inability to clearly define a specific and simple assessment of aerobic base. Conventional endurance programming begins with aerobic base programming – primarily long, slow efforts in the Zone […]
Arete 6.10.23
Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy Army Retention on Track, Even as Recruiting Struggles, Defense One US troops launched 38 missions against ISIS in Iraq and Syria in May, T&P Green Berets Have Struggled for Years with Recruiting, Internal Data Shows, Military News Countries Buy Defective Chinese Military Equipment. Why? RAND Researchers Say Military Service Is the […]
Research Roundup 6.9.23
By Anna Woodring, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach/Researcher BLUF: The first study examined the effects of creatine supplementation on memory. The results of eight meta-analyses indicated that taking creatine supplements resulted in improved memory, particularly in older adults. The second study investigates if post exercise muscle soreness is a valid indicator for muscular adaptations. DOMS […]
Q&A 6.10.23
QUESTION Interested in completing the Big 24 progression but would like to continue running throughout the program to not lose significant cardio/endurance. Is this against your recommendation? What would you advise to maintain cardio while doing the progression? ANSWER Some academic research has shown that endurance training negatively affects strength gains. We haven’t tested this […]
How the Russia-Ukraine Conflict is Refocusing U.S. Army Commanders’ Priorities Towards Protection, Camouflage, Deception, and Sustainment
By Matt Lensing, MTI Contributor For the last year and a half U.S. Army leaders have scrutinized their combat readiness in the wake of Russia’s invasion of neighboring Ukraine. Strategists and historians of modern warfare continue to analyze how Ukrainian forces are holding up against a perceived superior opponent while many U.S. commanders wonder if […]
MTI’s Top Selling Training Plans for June 2023
MTI’s Top Selling Training Plans for June 2023 1. Athlete’s Subscription 2. Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) Training Plan 3. Bodyweight Foundation 4. FBI Special Agent PFT Training 5. Bodyweight Build 6. Big 3 Strength + 5-Mile Run Training Plan 7. Bodyweight Beginner 8. Big 3 Strength + 3-Mile Run Training Plan 9. Gladiator […]
Arete 6.3.23
Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy Air Force said AI drone killed its human operator in a simulation, Task & Purpose USAF Calls Killer-AI Report ‘Anecdotal’, Defense One Defense Secretary Orders No Drag Shows on Military Bases After Political Furor, Real Clear Defense Congress Must Save the Marine Corps, Real Clear Defense Five juveniles arrested for […]
The Instances Where Unfit Tactical Leaders and an Unfit S&C Coach Ultimately Earned My Respect
By Anna Woodring, MTI Strength & Conditioning Coach As a USMC Captain myself, I negatively judge other officers who do not look athletically fit. When a new Captain steps on deck, I size him up. If he looks out of shape, he gets a black mark in my book. But there are exceptions where unit […]