QUESTION I’m a patrol cop and also on SWAT. I sit around 265-270 most days, but would like to get that down to around 230/235. I have a lot of experience in strength training, however my preferred method of training now is long, slow distance runs in heart rate zone 2, (sometimes on the trail […]
QUESTION I am starting week 7 of the ACFT limited equipment program. The only deviation I did was take a full ACFT. An immediate benefit of your program, besides focused improvement, is reducing test anxiety. I found myself mentally prepared to execute all components of the test. First background: 42 years old US Army Infantryman […]
QUESTION I really want to purchase the MTI sf training program. I just was wondering if there is any special equipment to conduct the training? ANSWER Below is the equipment list for the Ruck Based Selection Program, as well as the link to the plan: Stop Watch with Repeating Countdown Timer – Timex Ironman is best. […]
QUESTION Im new to Mountain Tactical. I havent actually purchased a plan yet but im very interested in the backcountry pre season ski training plan. Im having dificulty obtaining the required equipment. Many stores around me are sold out with shipping dates for restock delayed. My question is looking for creative solutions to broaden my […]
QUESTION I was wondering if you all have a day to day base programming for limited equipment users? Given the current situation I’d prefer not to go back to the gym for awhile. Ideally, at least for me, the base programming would have an equal uphill and strength emphasis. Maybe there’s some combination of plans […]
QUESTION As every year I plan to start the Backcountry Pre-Season Ski Program in early November. I have no problems with stepups, running, chassis integrity and upper body work, but I find it challenging to keep up with the leg blaster and touch-jump-touch progressions as the intensity increases week by week. I have another seven […]
QUESTION As each of my emails before has started; let me say thank you for such incredible programming and awesome support all the time. Per your advice for preparing for the CCT Pipeline I started with the PAST Prep Program then moved to a couple of the Pirate Package Programs (Barbosa and William the Kid). […]
QUESTION I am currently looking for progressive training plans to get me into shape to excel at TACP-O phase two or TOPT. As I am sure you are aware it is running, cal, and ruck intensive, with all the swimming coming for data gathering only at this point. It involves a 500m swim and a […]
QUESTION I recently I have joined a volunteer mountain rescue team out here in Arizona. I was curious which daily program you feel would be best suited to the environment I would be performing my duties. I was leaning towards the Wildland firefighter training plans, but figured if I wasn’t certain it wouldn’t hurt to […]
QUESTION I love your newsletter and your programming. I’m getting into backpack hunting and wanted to try out your hunting workouts. Quick question – how much top end is productive on lifts like the squat/bench/deadlift? I was a competitive weightlifter for a long time and I have a hard time turning down the intensity on […]