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A note about Arete …. I select the links and articles that make up Arete weekly. Those that I select are ones that I find interesting and/or important – either because of the topic or the source. Just because I select an article or link does not mean that I believe in what the article […]

BLUF In May of 2024 MTI was invited to an engagement with a Regional SWAT Team.  This opportunity provided a venue to have one-on-one discussions with Tactical Athletes, expose them to the “Efficient Strength” methodology, conduct a Tactical Athlete Work Capacity Assessment,  and gain further insight into the operational demands and challenges these tactical athletes […]

We’re expanding our operation to the Kalispell/Whitefish area, and looking for in-person lab rats to train with us. MTI has a proud history with hundreds of lab rats… those who let us poke, prod, and test programming so we ensure delivery of the most mission-direct and efficient programming possible for Mountain and Tactical Athletes. Details […]

What is your favorite podcast related to fitness? Why? I like Joe De Sena’s podcast “The Hard Way”.  I appreciate his philosophy on life, that taking on challenges leads to growth and resilience. Mind Pump- for when i start overcomplicating things or feel like i’m giving into a fad trap. Nonprophet- for when i want […]

 Can you share a bit about your backgrounds and what led you both to start RecPak? I was an officer in the Marine Corps, and the idea for RecPak originated from my experiences leading troops in training and in Afghanistan. When I got out, I went back to school and then into tech, and during […]

A note about Arete …. I select the links and articles that make up Arete weekly. Those that I select are ones that I find interesting and/or important – either because of the topic or the source. Just because I select an article or link does not mean that I believe in what the article […]

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  How would you define leadership and management? What are the differences conceptually and in action? “You lead people and manage things. Keep people calm and provide directions in order to achieve an objective. ” “Management is control of self and attention and leadership is characterized by action and detachment and situations awareness and calm […]

QUESTION Hey there any recommendations for any of the programs that have hypertrophy, while training strength, endurance, ruck and run? ANSWER Our Greek Hero training plans have a mix of strength and military-specific endurance (ruck/run). You can view the individual plans overviews at the provided link … I’d recommend starting with Hector. QUESTION I’m hiking a Rim to […]

A note about Arete …. I select the links and articles that make up Arete weekly. Those that I select are ones that I find interesting and/or important – either because of the topic or the source. Just because I select an article or link does not mean that I believe in what the article […]