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By Rob Shaul, Founder BLUF Three remote veteran athlete lab rats age 45+ saw significant strength gains following a 5-week, 5-day/week multi-modal “base” fitness cycle with a slight strength emphasis.  Specifically, the lab rats experienced a … 12.17% Average Increase in Back Squat 1RM 5.72% average increase in Push Press 1RM 23.13% average increase in […]

Most Popular Training Subscriptions The Athlete Subscription, with full access to our catalog of 450+ Training Plans and 10x Daily Programming Streams, remains our most popular training option. MTI launched its Daily Programming Streams in 2024, which have quickly become an athlete favorite as well. These programming streams provide monthly training cycles focused on Base […]

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By Rob Shaul, Founder BLUF Four remote lab rats complete the first 4 weeks of MTI’s Max Effort Strength + Aerobic Base training plan and overall saw increases in three max effort strength assessment and one aerobic base fitness assessment. Specifically, the lab rats experienced a … 4.97% Average Increase in Back Squat 1RM 6.35% […]

The Mountain Pursuit stream, launching in January 2024, is year-round, day-to-day strength and conditioning programming for committed, backcountry big game mountain hunters. This programming is specifically designed for hunters and hunting guides who endeavor on multi-week, self-supported or guided backcountry big game hunting trips in the Rocky Mountain West, Canada, New Zealand, Alaska, Russia, Mongolia […]

By Rob Shaul, Founder BLUF Four remote lab rats complete the first 4 weeks of MTI’s Valor cycle for military athletes. Valor is an intense, assessment based cycle that concurrently trains strength, work capacity, military endurance (running and rucking), and chassis integrity. The lab rats saw a 10.3% increase in strength, 6.8% increase in rucking […]

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Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) Weight management and/or weight loss paired with consistent strength training at moderate intensity remains the most effective method in reducing arthritic knee symptoms. Warm water therapy and exercise, mineral baths, and balance training disciplines are simple but effective methods to improving symptoms. Specialized techniques that would require trained professional assistance […]

BLUF A study comparing two simultaneous law enforcement academies evaluated a physical training program designed by strength and conditioning coaches using evidence-based practices against a traditional, instructor-led program. The evidence-based approach led to significantly greater improvements in physical fitness assessments, including mobility, power, endurance, and agility, while reducing injury rates by 40% compared to the […]

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