Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy The Radical Redesign and Restructuring of the United States Marine Corps, RCD The Space Force needs your help describing what its mission is, Task & Purpose Fort Cavazos battalion commander fired for misconduct, Task & Purpose Special Forces soldiers reveal first details of battle with Russian mercenaries in Syria, Task […]
Knowledge
Reflections on MTI’s “Happiness Formula” & How It Has Shaped My Personal and Professional Life
By Anna Woodring, MTI Strength and Conditioning Coach Being a subscriber to MTI, I made a consistent effort to go through each published article. While certain articles resonated with me more than others, I still enjoyed diving into topics that were unfamiliar to broaden my knowledge. Many of these articles caught my attention to the […]
Inside Look: What It’s Like to Be a Pro Lab Rat for MTI
By Anna Woodring, MTI Strength & Conditioning Coach I have been working as a lab rat for MTI since February 2022. As soon as I came across the post, I wasted no time in applying. Given that I already train every day, it made perfect sense to get paid for doing what I love. Being […]
Lessons Learned As a Grad Assistant Working With The University of Georgia Football Strength and Conditioning Staff
By Anna Woodring, MTI Strength & Conditioning Coach The University of Georgia’s football team has become a force to be reckoned with in college football, having clinched two consecutive national championships. As a graduate student at UGA for the past two seasons, I had the privilege of working with this incredible team during their championship […]
Research Roundup 5.20.23
By Anna Woodring, MTI Strength and Conditioning Coach Effect of Armor and Carrying Load on Body Balance and Leg Muscle Function Published in the Journal of Gait and Posture. The purpose of this study was to examine how the weight and distribution of body armor and load carriage affect static body balance and leg […]
Q&A 5.13.23
QUESTION I’m sure you get millions of these, so I’m grateful for your patience and I’ll be direct. I’ve been inconsistent with the gym since I’ve started work (several months), and my lower back feels kind of pinched when I squat heavy, in a way it’s never done before. It gets sore when I run […]
Research Roundup 5.11.23
By Anna Woodring, MTI Strength & Conditioning Coach Training principles: evaluation of modes and methods of resistance training – a coaching perspective The article published in the Journal of Sports Sciences discusses the principles of resistance training, including the various modes and methods of resistance training that can be used to improve strength and […]
The Harsh Reality of Being a Veteran College Student
By Anna Woodring, MTI Strength & Conditioning Coach In November 2020, I had to make a decision like many others do – whether to continue my military service or transition into the civilian sector. I loved the Marine Corps almost to a fault, so the thought of leaving it was not one I thought I […]
Arete 5.13.22
Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy Watch an Extreme Skier Muse on Mortality in ‘Tempting Fear’, Gear Junkie Too Many Lawyers – Why Legalism is Undermining Ethical Conduct in the SOF Community, RCD The Right Fighter Mix: The Commander’s Perspective, RCD The Utility of Deterrence, RCD Fort Benning, ‘home of the Infantry,’ is now Fort Moore, […]
Research Roundup, 5.5.23
By Anna Woodring, MTI Strength & Conditioning Coach Decreased Percent Body Fat but Not Body Mass is Associated with Better Performance on Combat Fitness Test in Male and Female Marines The study published in the Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, aimed to examine the link between body composition and performance on the Combat Fitness Test […]