Lab Rats Needed to Test the Transfer of Loaded Step Ups to Rucking Speed

By Rob Shaul MTI is calling for fit lab rats to test the fitness transfer of loaded step ups to rucking speed. The training will begin Monday, March 7, 2022. The deadline to apply is 1700 Mountain Time, Friday, March 4, 2022. Lab rats must be 20-40 years old. Details All lab rats will complete […]

Mini Study: 3 Weeks of Extended, Multi-Modal “Grind” Training Sessions Maintain Strength, Work Capacity, Increase Endurance

By Rob Shaul   BLUF Six remote MTI Lab Rats following a 3-week, 5-day/week training cycle exclusively of extended (20-40 minute), multi-modal “grinds” maintained max effort strength and sprint-based work capacity, while increasing endurance. Below are the average changes in the assessed performance metrics. Back Squat 1RM: +3.56% Bench Press 1RM: +1.04% Max Rep Pull […]

Upcoming MTI Lab Rat Opportunities

  Upcoming MTI Lab Rat Opportunities   Lab Rats Needed to Test “Fight Gone Bad” Programming. Deadline to apply is December 31, 2022.

Mini Study: Forward Sled Pulls Slightly Increase Leg Strength and Work Capacity

By Rob Shaul   BLUF Remote MTI Lab Rats showed nearly slight increases in leg strength and work capacity following an intense training cycle which featured forward sled pull intervals, three times per week. Front Squat 1RM: +8.78% Hinge Lift: 5.12% Prone to Sprint Reps: 3.80% Background Sled pulls and pushes are popular exercises in […]

Mini Study: Effect of Loading on SCBA Duration

 By Brice Long, MTI Fellow Background In previous Mission-Direct Research, MTI has looked at several different elements of loaded movement including: mpact of heavier shoes on hiking pace, Development of an MTI Route Card for estimating hiking and rucking times Study design Test subjects: Six full time firefighters, 5 male and one female Uniform: PT […]

Lab Rats Needed to Test the Effectiveness of Extended Total Body, Multi-Modal Grinds, to Improve Strength, Work Capacity and Endurance

By Rob Shaul     MTI is calling for fit lab rats to test the effectiveness of extended, multi-modal grinds, to Improve Strength, Work Capacity and Endurance. The training will begin Monday, January 24, 2022. The deadline to apply is 1700 Mountain Time, Friday, January 21, 2022. Lab rats must be 20-40 years old. Details […]