By Jamie Cunningham With females being allowed into combat roles, females have had the opportunity to attend military schools and selections that were previously open only to males. Many of these schools, such as Ranger School or the Marine Infantry Officer Course, have a high attrition rate for females. Currently, little to no research […]
By Charlie Bausman At the facility in Jackson, our tactical lab rats are stepping away from the daily operator sessions to conduct a 3-week “Geek Cycle” and conduct four concurrent “mini studies” outlined below. We will be testing different programming methods to see which best improve the following: Push ups Power Development Weighted Pull Ups […]
By Rob Shaul Background In previous Mission-Direct research, MTI has looked at several different elements of loaded movement including: Impact of Heavier Footwear on Hiking Pace Development of an MTI Route Card to Estimate Rucking and Hiking Times Effect of Ruck Weight on Speed from 0-70% of Bodyweight Efficiency Gains Using Trekking Poles Effect […]
By Rob Shaul MTI Fellow Jaimie Cunningham is researching the best programming methodology to improve pulling strength and heavy rucking performance for female military athletes. Female Lab Rats are needed to test different programming protocols. Common Questions: How Long is the Study? 3 weeks. 5 days/week, plus 1 more day for a re-assessment. When will […]
By Brice Long We set out to take a closer look at some techniques aimed to extend the operating time of a firefighting self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) cylinder – particularly in an emergency situation. Here is what we found, what we didn’t, and what we learned along the way. Background No matter how advanced […]
By Brice Long, MTI Fellow During normal firefighting operations, the capacity to extend an air cylinder can allow a company to stay inside for longer, accomplish more work, and save the embarrassment of being relieved by another crew too quickly. Under emergency circumstances, making the most of a bottle can be the difference between life […]
LE: How Has Being a Cop Changed You? By Rob Shaul & Charles Bausman We started fitness programming for Law Enforcement Officers in 2012 and in the years since have spent time working with individual officers and traveled to work with groups of officers and small units. Over that time our respect for law enforcement […]
By Rob Shaul and Lindsay Mann Background: In an August article, we asked if there was a better way to teach the Heuristic Traps common in many avalanche accidents. In September, we decided to reach out to the expert – Avalanche researcher Dr. Ian McCammon, who’s 2004 study, Heuristic Traps in Recreational Avalanche Accidents: Evidence and […]
By Rob Shaul and Lindsay Mann Background: In an August article, we asked if there was a better way to teach the Heuristic Traps common in many avalanche accidents. In September, we decided to reach out to the expert – Avalanche researcher Dr. Ian McCammon, who’s 2004 study, Heuristic Traps in Recreational Avalanche Accidents: Evidence and […]
By Charles Bausman Last year, over 53 million people headed to the mountains to enjoy the powder. As a result, the ski industry sold $4.7 billion of outdoor products, including skis, boots, bindings, and apparel. The sport enjoys an exceptionally loyal and passionate user base, willing to pay the premiums associated with resort fees, […]