By Rob Shaul I received multiple email questions about my Overcoming Age-Induced Metabolic Slowdown With A Protein-Shake Diet article. Below are the most common questions, and my answers. What about calorie counting? I don’t count calories, never have, and don’t think it is sustainable anyway. One of the biggest lessons from Taube’s Why We Get […]
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Arete 10.18.23
Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy Army general says moldy barracks are a ‘discipline problem’, Task & Purpose Why Navy SEALs wear a trident and other facts about life as a frogman, Task & Purpose Air Force two-star general charged with sexual misconduct, flying after drinking, Task & Purpose Sailor who ripped rifle away from Club […]
Q&A 10.14.23
QUESTION I hope you are doing well today. I have used several of your plans in the past with some of my favorites being Big 36 Strength, and Big 3 + 2 mile improvement. I am writing this email to see if their is a cycle or rotation of plans for holistic fitness to maintain strength […]
Overcoming Age-Induced Metabolic Slowdown With A Protein-Shake Diet
By Rob Shaul I’m 55 years old, and two things have occurred as I’ve aged: (1) Joint Pain – low back, knees, shoulders, ankles … nothing unusual for someone my age who’s been as active as I have over the years. Injury-wise, I’ve been lucky – I’ve never broken a bone, but I have had […]
Balancing Work-Related Demands and the need for Durability and Longevity for Tactical Athletes: What a Total Hip Replacement at the age of 39 taught me
Anonymous For the past 2 years, I have experienced a nagging and persistent dull pain in my left hip flexor and leg. Additionally, sporadic back pain and spasms throughout my thoracic and lumbar spine had become the norm. Having nearly 22 years of hard fitness training (weight-lifting, long distance running, Crossfit etc.), I paid little […]
Isometrics for tactical athletes: Categories, purpose, and progression.
Zack Phillips, CSCS Isometrics, or an isometric hold, is the body working against gravity or external resistance to maintain a static position. During an isometric contraction, the muscle’s tension changes to meet the challenge of fighting for position while the muscle length remains unchanged. Unlike a dynamic lift, where the contraction may last as little […]
Winter is Coming… An Overview of MTI’s Ski and Snowboard Training Plans
MTI’s roots lay in the powder mecca of Jackson Hole, WY. Our location has led to 10+ years of program design and implementation of fall ski and snowboard prep training across multiple disciplines. Tested on well over 100 lab rats pulled from the local ski community (including professional and olympic level athletes), we know that […]
Choosing to be Bald
I’ve been shaving my head for 20+ years. At 36, this is the majority of my life. This is a choice, not a forcing function of balding. As far as I can tell, I still have the potential for a full head of hair. Surprisingly, I often get asked why I shave my head. I […]
Arete 10.11.23
Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy A ‘mustang’ officer created the greatest challenge coin ever, Task & Purpose Commandant wants all Marines to do a tour in the Indo-Pacific, Task & Purpose ‘Band of Brothers’ follow-up ‘Masters of the Air’ set for 2024 release, Task & Purpose Army wants one-third of future recruits to be college […]
Q&A 10.7.23
QUESTION I hope you are well. Just reaching out per your instructions on the MTI app. I was anticipating heading to the FBI HRT selection process in April 2025, but there may be a possibility of March/April 2024. I have access to the gunmaker packet as well as the HRT selection prep program. Any advice […]