Questions by Rob Shaul, Answers by AI What is creatine, and how does it work as a nutritional supplement? Creatine is a naturally occurring substance found in the body that plays a key role in energy metabolism, particularly in muscle cells. As a nutritional supplement, creatine is typically consumed in the form of creatine monohydrate, […]
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Q&A 4.15.23
QUESTION Is your program good for another sports? (Bjj, basketball, ecc) ANSWER We have a sport specific training plans for BJJ, but none for basketball. – Rob QUESTION I’m looking for a plan to help in my workouts in the gym I do powerlifting and Olympic weightlifting ANSWER Big 24 Strength. – Rob QUESTION I am […]
My Sanctuary of Disruptions
By Joe Hogan, MTI Contributor The fire I’d set was lazy, low temperature and crawling slowly across the floor of the forest. It curled the dried leaves and drew them into the irregular flame front as it advanced, leaving a black mat of ash in its wake. Occasionally it heated a pocket of trapped moisture […]
Arete 4.15.23
Military Judge Grants Bowe Bergdahl Partial Win in Case Seeking to Erase Conviction, Sentence, Military News Commander of Army Pacific Training Brigade Suspended, Military News Airman killed by MMA fighter in Florida, 4 others charged in connection, Military News 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade commander suspended, Task & Purpose US military raid in Syria captures […]
Q&A 4.8.23
QUESTION I am in the last week (Week 6) of the Bodyweight Beginner Program. The following are my scores: WK1: Hand release (T) pushups: 22 Squats: 32 Sit ups:26 Diesel Row: 11 WK3: Hand-release pushups: 33 (with breaks) Squats: 49 (continuous) Sit-ups: 37 (continuous) Pull-ups: 12 (with breaks) WK6: Hand-release pushups: 40 (with breaks) Squats: […]
Caffeine Deep Dive Q&A
Questions by Rob Shaul, Answers by AI/ChatGPT What does the latest research say about the benefits or negatives of caffeine? The latest research on caffeine suggests both benefits and negatives, depending on the dose, frequency, and individual response. Here are some key findings: Benefits: Improved cognitive function: Caffeine can enhance mental alertness, concentration, and cognitive […]
Arete 4.8.23
Military Marine trio honored for foiling stabbing at a Virginia Chick-fil-A, Task & Purpose From Korea to Afghanistan: Special Forces Legend Billy Waugh’s Amazing Career Spanned Five Decades, Military News The Army Should Be Looking for a Few Older Soldiers, Defense One 5th Active-Duty Service Member Arrested on Jan. 6 Charges, Military News Pandemic Pounds […]
Feedback Wanted: How would designating Mexican drug cartels as official “Terrorist Organizations” impact the US Military, SOCOM, Federal LE (DEA, Border Patrol, FBI, etc.) and bordering state law enforcement?
By Rob Shaul Former US Attorney General Bill Barr urged the US to declare certain Mexican drug cartels as official “Terrorist Organization” in a March 2, 2023 opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal. In his argument, Barr cited the 100,000+ deaths in America annually caused by opioid overdoses. Then, on March 8, 2023, GOP Senators […]
MTI’s Summer Backcountry Gear List
By Rob Shaul We received an email question this week asking to update my current outdoor gear recommendations. The below list is what MTI recommends for summer backpacking, car camping, and fly fishing trips. Clothing Shorts: Outdoor Research Ferrosi Shorts Pants: Outdoor Research’s Ferossi Pants Underwear: Outdoor Research Echo Boxer Briefs Long Johns: Anything […]
MTI’s Top Selling Training Plans for March 2023
MTI’s Top Selling Training Plans for March 2023 1. Athlete’s Subscription 2. Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) Training Plan 3. Bodyweight Foundation 4. Big 3 Strength + 3-Mile Run Training Plan 5. Hypertrophy Program for Skinny Guys 6. Ultimate Meathead Cycle 7. Military On-Ramp Training Plan 8. Big 3 Strength + 5-Mile Run Training […]