By Rob Shaul, Founder BLUF Remote lab rats were able to increase both 1RM Strength Back Squat Strength, Max Rep Push Ups and Pull Ups, and 1-Mile Run and 6-Mile Ruck Times concurrently while completing a focused, 3.5 week training cycle. Background and Study Design We conducted a 3.5-week Mini-Study using remote lab rats […]
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Q&A 7.22.21
QUESTION I am currently following the SFAS packet with the plan on entering the Army and going to SFAS. As I follow the training programs I have increased my mileage i.e Humility week 6 calls for a 9 mile run I increased the run to a 14 mile run and maintained the prescribed average mile […]
Arete 7.22.21
Military / Foreign Relations / National Security Special Operations News Update – Monday, July 19, 2021, Small Wars Journal Israel will ‘act aggressively’ over Ben & Jerry’s ban, PM says, Al Jazerra US-China: Maybe breaking up is not so hard after all, AAI Polish Defence Ministry confirms plan to buy M1 Abrams tanks, Defense News Tanks are here to stay: […]
LE Athlete on the State of Policing
Note: In our July 15, 2021 Newsletter we asked LE Athletes in the MTI Community questions about the state of their work and how they felt about it. Their answers are below, – Rob Shaul Why are you still working in law enforcement? Is it because of job security, benefits, your colleagues, idea of service, close to […]
Q&A 7.15.21
QUESTION I recently graduated Army BCT and I am currently an Officer Candidate at Ft Benning. I aspire to branch Infantry and then attend IBOLC, Airborne, Ranger, and any other high speed schools the Army can send their butter bars. Long term aspirations include attending RASP and SFAS / SFQC. Some fitness background: I ran […]
Arete 7.15.21
Military / Foreign Relations / National Security Enlisted airmen can earn up to $360,000 in retention bonuses in these fields, Air Force Times 5 best states for veterans to retire, Air Force Times China military ‘drove away’ US warship in South China Sea, Al Jazerra Israel’s Drone Swarm Over Gaza Should Worry Everyone, Defense One German election officials exclude communists, […]
Arete 7.8.21
Military / Foreign Relations / National Security Special Operations News Update – Tuesday, July 6, 2021, Small Wars Journal The Enemy Within and Without: Historical Examples of Islamic and Buddhist Fundamentalism, Small Wars Journal Tajikistan bolsters border after Afghan troops flee Taliban offensive, Axios What’s behind the dispute between Saudi Arabia and the UAE?, Al Jazeera The Army is investigating […]
Q&A 7.8.21
QUESTION How many step-ups would sub for 200m run? I’m hoping to have access to a full gym this summer. So far I have done a lot of your limited equipment programs (body weight foundation, sandbag packet, Gym closure, and now into Apache).My plan is to do one strength program and then move back to […]
MARSOC Candidates Lose Fat, Gain Muscle During Tactical Phases of ITC
By Rob Shaul A recent study published in the July, 2021 issue of the Journal of Conditioning Research, “Altered Physical Performance Following Advanced Special Operations Tactical Training,” tracked strength and fitness changes of 73 Marine Corps MARSOC candidates over 9 months while they completed the 5 phases of the Individual Training Course: SERE, ground combat/Amphip […]
MTI’s Most Read Articles For the Past 6 Months (Jan-Jun 2020)
In the last 6 months and our most-read article was one of Rob’s articles about ideal bodyweights for mountain professionals and tactical athletes based on their strength and endurance demands (see below). Ideal Bodyweights for Mountain Athletes, Mountain Professionals and Tactical Athletes What Does It Mean to be a Quiet Professional? 4 Weeks […]