Question And Answer

QUESTION I purchased the ACFT plan, but I only have six weeks until I take it. Should I still start at session 1, or skip to session six to allow for the deload leading up to the ACFT? For context, I’m 42, and scored a 545 on my last test six months ago. ANSWER Mike – […]

QUESTION I’m looking through your training plans and really like layout of how you balance trail time and gym sessions. I have a two week trip in/around the alps at the start of august, so I’m looking for some structured fitness to get ready. Hoping to hike, run, or scramble at 5-15mi/day. The trip is […]

QUESTION I’ve enjoyed your busy operator and rat6 in the past. I’ve been out of the army for 4 years and have been schizophrenic with staying in shape, alternating between lifting emphasis and running emphasis, but id like to find a balance. I have a couple questions before purchasing a plan. Does the 25k training […]

QUESTION I’ll be joining the military next summer. I have weight lifting experience since 2018. I’m 21 now. I want to be a Army ranger. Do I get the military On-Ramp training plan $39 or RASP regiment 1&2 $89? Or do you recommend something else? ANSWER I’d recommend you work through the plans/order in the Virtue Packet until […]

QUESTION Hi, I am looking for a bit of help selecting a training plan to allow me to enjoy my sports a bit more, especially seeing that I work 5 days a week and only get to ski/bike/surf on the weekends. I want to be injury free, flexible, build muscle, and be strong enough to […]

QUESTION Looking for help developing workout programming for the next 2-3 months. I have two training goals – improve explosive power (quick on/off power to go 0 to full power back to 0) for Krav Maga, and improve endurance for backcountry skiing (long uphill hikes with ~20-25 lbs of gear for 2-4 hours and then […]

QUESTION I currently use the monthly subscription for Urban Fire and Wildland and I am really liking it. Love the mix of strength with endurance and lack of monotony. I plan to use this indefinitely. I have a physical assessment coming up in about 6 weeks that is very lower body intensive. (Entire assessment is […]

QUESTION First off, I love your programing. I have used a variety of your strength, rucking, school prep, work capacity, and endurance programs (currently finishing up the 50 mile ultra program for my first ultra marathon) over the last decade. In my opinion, they are ideal for building and maintaining well rounded military athletes. I’d […]

QUESTION My brother is looking at joining the Army National Guard in the next couple of months. His most likely report date for basic training is early January 2025. I would like to point him towards some MTI plans to get him ready for Basic and AIT between now and then. Little background on him. […]

QUESTION I have had your Chassis Integrity plan for a while now. I cycle through it with some of my general weight sessions. I’ve also listened to a few of your more recent podcasts. My background is 49 year old male, ex pro triathlete, no real injuries. I don’t need tactical plans, and my hunting […]