QUESTION I have had achillies tendonitis for 4 months and it shows no signs of getting better. I am pushing my SFAS date back 6-12 months. Likely 12. I did the sfas train up through fortitude as prescribed, then had to replace all box jumps, burpees, running and rucking with biking and step ups. I […]
QUESTION I’m planning to run a 50k this fall. I see there’s ultra preseason, 50miler and 100miler plan. While I think the latter two are in the future for me, probably not this year. Do you have any plan recommendations for a 50k trail run? If possible, I would also like to be able to […]
QUESTION Having been a surf lifesaver for two years now, and a jiu-jitsu player in my spare time, I am looking to increase my fitness capacity to be rescue ready. Do you have a program that is appropriate for the requirements of surf life-saving? ANSWER I’d recommend the plans and order in our Pirate Packet […]
QUESTION Does MTI have a police version of the Busy Operator series? One that would train those attributes essential for law enforcement in a short training session. Thanks for what you guys do and the training you provide. Keep on getting it! ANSWER No – but the training sessions in our day-to-day plans for LE […]
QUESTION I wanted to start by thanking you for your programming. I have seen great gains using the military on-ramp as well as the fortitude V2 plans. I am currently using your meathead marathon plan to work up to my first marathon which will be April 6th. After completion, my goals will be to increase my […]
QUESTION I am a Federal Probation Officer in Texas, and I noticed that you have worked with other federal LE agencies. I was wondering if you have any plan recommendations. I am particularly interested in strength and endurance training. I am a member if our agencies health and wellness team and would like to pass […]
QUESTION Finished the back country ski plan. I really enjoyed it and it helped tremendously. I also just read the bit on knee pain you guys posted and particularly the bit on garbage reps. My knees suffered during the backcountry plan. I would like to keep going with another plan but don’t know where to […]
QUESTION I am about a couple of weeks away from finishing up the Dryland Ski Training Plan V4 and would like some help to determine where to go next. Here’s a little background and my goals: In the non-winter months I am an outdoors generalist. I mountain bike, run, hike with the family, swim, paddleboard, […]
QUESTION I am a 51 yr old former Green Beret with 21 years at Group and 27 years of service. I have always been bigger and stronger with most of my focus on a bodybuilding type workout routine. I have been out of any regular fitness routine for a few years. I am 6’ tall […]
QUESTION I have two questions. 1. I am approaching the end of my latest program (TLU Strength) and am looking for the next one. I’ve narrowed it down to two…MTI Strength Assessment Plan and Hector. Obviously a bit different in what they target. I’m leaning toward hector due to the TAC SEPA as I feel […]