Sorry – We’ve received all the lab rats we need for this study. By Rob Shaul MTI is calling for remote lab rats for an upcoming, narrow and focused, 3.5 weeks, 3-day/week Mini-Study comparing the effectiveness of two progression methodologies to max effort dead hang and front bridge/plank for time. This will be a focused […]
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Q&A 1.28.21
QUESTION When I played college football about 5 years ago I tore both my ACLs in a span of 3 years. Ever since then it has been a struggle to squat heavy. I just recently purchased the patrol workouts and have started them. I’m still on the whiskey plan. Would you suggest sticking with squats […]
Arete 1.21.12
Military / National Security / Foreign Policy The Faultline Between Futurists and Traditionalists in National Security, War on the Rocks Fear of insider attack prompts additional FBI screening of National Guard troops: AP, The Hill: Defense Policy Can the Pentagon prosecute military retirees under the UCMJ? Maybe — it depends. Air Force Times Why America needs a layered homeland […]
Q&A 1.21.12
QUESTION BLUF: I want to know which of the plans is best suited for my needs and if it can be tailored to incorporate equipment I have available. Background and context: I have been a Combat Diver with the Canadian Armed Forces since 1998. My 25-year contract is coming to an end and I’m preparing […]
Peloton / Echelon / Rowing Erg Lab Rats Needed to Test Power Programming
By Rob Shaul By Rob Shaul MTI is calling for remote lab rats for an upcoming, narrow, and focused, 3.5 weeks, 3-day/week Mini-Study testing the effectiveness of power-based programming for stationary bikes and/or rowing ergs. This mini-study will begin Monday, January 25. The deadline to apply is 1700 Mountain Time, Friday, January 22, 2020. Background […]
Shoulder and Back Non-Contact Injuries Most Common in Older Athletes; Knee and Ankle Issues Source of Most Degenerative Problems
By Rob Shaul Last week we asked MTI newsletter subscribers age 40-60 who have trained 20+ years for medical history of non-contact injuries and significant degenerative issues. We had hoped to learn if there was any differentiation in these health issues between how these athletes have completed the bulk (2/3+) of their fitness training, and […]
Help Needed From Older Athletes in Assessing Fitness Training Impact on Durability
By Rob Shaul We’re interested in assessing the impact of training on long term durability and are asking older athletes to help. Specifically, we want to know if there are any differences in long term non-contact injury rates, and common degenerative issues, based on long-term fitness training types with the following emphasis: Strength Endurance […]
Arete 1.14.21
Military / National Security / Foreign Policy Machine Learning and Life-and-Death Decisions on the Battlefield, War on the Rocks This Army Ranger-turned-Congressman was last out of the House chamber during the Capitol riots, Task & Purpose New in 2021: Going to the field may look different for Marines, Defense News Navy Secretary: US Plans Patrols Near Russian […]
Q&A 1.14.21
QUESTION I need a hand choosing a plan. I have come to a conclusion in life that I have 2 primal jobs protecting and providing for my family. I think there is a really important physical aspect to that. I think you catch my drift here. I’m pretty new to training but know I need […]
Q&A 1.7.21
QUESTION I have a long-term goal of getting back to mountaineering in a year or more, and I am looking for a general base-fitness program to get started. I don’t have a gym membership but have some equipment at home such as barbells and a step up platform. I haven’t worked out in 9 months […]