Question And Answer

QUESTION So I’m interested in trying some of your programming. My background 44 year old police officer with patrol/SWAT supervisory assignments. I also teach and train BJJ and kickboxing 3-5 times a week. I’ve been using McNamara’s Combat Strength Training model with good results but I’m looking for something more programmed out. I want something […]

QUESTION I am interested in trying mointain tactical but do not know which program is right for me. I am a park ranger at mount Rainier. My fitness level took a huge dive over the winter and Im trying to get back into the swing of things. Equipment available is dumbbells, barbell and bench with […]

QUESTION Just finishing up Big 24 this week and it’s a phenomenal plan. Now I have 14 weeks to prepare for a 6 day 72 mile trip in the Sierras and was seeking your advice on a plan progression. Is diving into the Greek Heroine plans next week a bad idea? ANSWER Here’s what I […]

QUESTION So I’m 26, Army, and looking to likely hit an SFRE at in approximately a year. I know of the Rock Based Packet/Program, and I know the length makes sense, but I was also wanting to pursue hitting 315/405/495/500 on the big 3 lifts, so I was wondering (especially for some accessory work) on […]

QUESTION So I have been online with MTI for about three or four months. Great site!!!  I’m in law enforcement in Canada and really like the variety available from your site. I was looking through the many programs you offer and couldn’t locate anything that included some fitness with firearms stress training etc. I did […]

KUDOS ON THE “GUN MAKER” TRAINING PACKET “Just wanted to pass along my thanks for your programming. I wasn’t selected for my agency SWAT team last year. Since that date, I used all of the Gun Maker Plans and finished up with the SWAT Selection plan to help prepare for this year. I finished first […]

KUDOS FOR THE GREEK HERO PACKET “I have been dabbling in the Greek Hero Fitness Plans for about a year now. I completed Hector, Perseus, and Achilles and then randomly gave myself an APFT plus an UBRR and an 18 mile Ruck in the course of about a week. I scored a 296, crushed the minimums […]

QUESTION Hi! I have purchased the Athletes subscription and I really like your programs and methodology. However, I have difficulties selecting a program and sticking to it, because I end up second-guessing and overthinking. My goals right now are: 1. Develop my rock climbing technique and skills. I am a beginner level climber. Right now […]

QUESTION Over the past two winters your Backcountry Ski Training Plan has been excellent and I have enjoyed the benefits. However, now I am in a pickle. I am a Wildland Firefighter for the US Forest Service and have currently been a guinea pig for the past two pre-season years for a program they have […]

QUESTION What do you recommend for a 45 year old man? Like to keep it to 30-45 mins. I’m not an athlete just a dad that sits at a desk all day. ANSWER I’m not sure we have anything for you. We developed our SF45 Programming for high impact mountain and tactical athletes ages 45-55, […]