By Rob Shaul, Founder BLUF Three and a half weeks of MTI power-based endurance programming increased power per bodyweight an average of 15.7%. Background and Study Design Until this mini-study, a significant part of MTI endurance programming is pace-based. The athlete will complete a run, ruck, row or swim assessment, and follow-on intervals will […]
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MTI’s Best Selling Training Plans
MTI’s Top Selling Training Plans & Packets Top 10 2024 Athlete’s Subscription Package (access to all plans) Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) Training Plan Backcountry Ski Pre-Season Training Program SFOD-D (Delta) Selection Course Training Plan Running Improvement Plan FBI Special Agent PFT Training Plan 30 Minutes per Day Dryland Ski Training SFOD-D Build […]
Arete 2.11.21
Military / National Security / Foreign Policy The Demand for Responsiveness in Past U.S. Military Operations, RAND Why U.S. Troops Should Remain in Afghanistan, RealClearDefense Somebody stole 10 pounds of C4 from Twentynine Palms, Task & Purpose Thoughts on the Unfolding U.S.-Chinese Competition: Washington’s Policy Towards Beijing Enters Its Next Phase, War on the Rocks Army Taking Serious Look […]
Rock Climb Lab Rats Needed to Test MTI’s Pre-Season Training Cycle
By Rob Shaul MTI is calling for remote lab rats for an upcoming, focused, 4 weeks, 6-day/week Mini-Study testing MTI’s Rock Climbing Pre-Season program design. This mini-study will begin Monday, February 22. The deadline to apply is 1700 Mountain Time, Friday, February 19, 2021. Details All lab rats will likely complete the same, focused […]
Q&A 2.11.21
QUESTION My goal is to whip myself into a little better shape in advance of some backcountry ski treks which I expect to take place late February and into March & April. We’re running very lean on snow here in New England so far this year. I’ve had a look at the preseason b/c ski training […]
Streaming Series Worth Every Minute
By Rob Shaul In no particular order …. and avoiding the obvious Sopranos and Game of Thrones, below are streaming series I found worth the streaming time. Suggest your favorites in the comments, below …. Friday Night Lights A 5-season (2006-2011), NBC television series centered on high school football in a small Texan town, FNL […]
Preparation and Training for Ranger School: A Female Perspective
By Sarah Ferreira As of August 2020, 54 women have graduated Ranger School and a very select few have earned both the Ranger and Sapper Tab. One of those phenomenal women is MAJ Natalie Mallue, an active duty Army Engineer Officer, West Point Class of 2009 graduate, and native of Damascus, Oregon. I’ve been […]
Q&A 2.4.21
QUESTION I recently purchased the year long PJ/CCT packet while on deployment and have completed the on ramp portion and loved it and am a huge fan of your chassis integrity theory and style of training! I want to take a break from it though since I’m having hand surgery to remove some scar tissue […]
Arete 2.4.21
Military / National Security / Foreign Policy Space Force is looking for a few good soldiers, sailors, Air Force Times Foreign training programs could become a priority in Biden administration, experts say, Defense News US Army Europe Wants New Hub for Artillery Fire, Defense One Marine Corps looks at building 3 new Pacific regiments to counter China, Marine […]
Convention Isn’t Physiology
By Rob Shaul In the strength and conditioning world there are established “conventions” – almost dogmas – concerning proper programming, that are rarely challenged. General conventions include … Mobility and movement patterns must be perfect before loading or else the athlete will be injured doing light back squats Dynamic warm ups are required, and […]