QUESTION Retired SOF (age 44) guy here. Big fan of what you do. I know you’re busy, so I’ll keep it brief: ASK: Based on the below, I would like to get your thoughts on which programs to complete before beginning the Big Game Hunter Package. ISSUE: Body is worn down from the military, 3 meniscus operations, 2 labrum […]
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Strategies to Stay Tactical as Long As Possible As a Military Officer
By Trent Gardner, MTI Contributor For many military officers, the transition from the tactical level to the organizational and strategic levels is unwelcome. Most of us prefer tactical jobs, with their smaller teams and direct impacts. However, the military desires officers capable of leading at the national and strategic levels. The normal career path […]
Despite Predispositions, You Still Can’t Blame Your Genes for Being Obese
By René Eastin, MTI Contributor The prevalence of obesity has more than tripled over the last five decades. Growing so rapidly from 13.4% in the 1980’s to 41.9% today that in 1997 it was declared a global epidemic by The World Health Organization. In 2013 The American Medical Association began recognizing obesity as […]
The “Lazy Genius” Colonel Who Figured out How to Achieve Rank and Promotion by Doing the Minimum…and How I Allowed this to Happen
By Brian Reed, MTI Contributor I didn’t coin the term, but when I heard it, I knew it was the perfect moniker to describe that Colonel in my organization (and others like him) who managed to do the minimum (or below the minimum) throughout his career, but still achieved rank and promotion. The Lazy […]
Arete 1.10.23
Military The US Navy’s Stranded Lieutenant, Wall Street Journal Astronauts Will Share a Painfully Cramped Space Aboard Future Lunar Space Station, Gizmodo Psychedelics and Veterans’ Mental Health, RAND INew Polish 1st Legions Infantry Division created and to receive best equipment available, World Defense News RCAF Canadian Air Force to get 88 F-35 Lightning II fighters, […]
Q&A 1.5.23
QUESTION Just finishing up a time constrained program. Looking for something that focuses on rock climbing-strength-endurance. What would you suggest? Thank you ANSWER Rock Climbing Pre-Season Training Plan. – Rob QUESTION After rehabbing a torn labrum and tear in my forearm I have been back on the track at work and working out hard again. […]
Arete 1.5.23
Military Will Joe Biden Send Bradley Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine?, 1945 Veteran Had Weapons, Drugs with Him When Shot at Shaw Air Force Base, FBI Says, Military News How commercial innovation is reshaping military operations (Studio), Digital Battlespace The Army Expects Its New Rifle to Be of a Different Caliber, Forbes How Ukraine Uses Old […]
Regretful Responses to Bad Leadership During My First Professional Job as an Athletic Trainer
By Jim Spengler, MTI Contributor Over a decade ago, I started a post-college professional career as an athletic trainer. My first position was working within a Division I collegiate sports medicine department. My job-title was the lowest in the hierarchy of the 20 person department. Working with high-level athletes seemed prestigious and could serve […]
MTI’s 10 Most Read Articles from 2022
In 2022 we had over of 2.2 Million visitors on our website. Our most-viewed / most-read article in 2022 was Rob’s article on the P:E Diet, followed by an essay from an anonymous Army Major, followed by Ideal Bodyweights for Mountain and Tactical Athletes. MTI’s 10 Most Read Articles from 2022 (1) 4 […]
MTI’s Top Selling Training Plans for 2022
MTI’s Top Selling Training Plans for 2022 Athlete’s Subscription (access to all plans) ACFT Training Plan FBI Special Agent PFT Training Program Hypertrophy for Skinny Guys Bodyweight Foundation Bodyweight Beginner Big 3 Strength + 5-Mile Run Training Plan Military On-Ramp Training Plan Fat-Loss Training Program Core Strength Bodyweight Only Mountaineering & Hiking Prep Ultimate […]