Research

By Rob Shaul   BLUF This 7-week Mini-Study investigated the tactical fitness building capacity of an update to Valor – one of MTI’s most well-known tactical athlete training plans. Ten remote lab rats completed the full 7 week, 5 day/week mini study and saw an average … 12.9% improvement in max effort Barbell Complex strength […]

By Rob Shaul, Founder BLUF Three and a half weeks of MTI power-based endurance programming increased power per bodyweight an average of 15.7%.   Background and Study Design Until this mini-study, a significant part of MTI endurance programming is pace-based. The athlete will complete a run, ruck, row or swim assessment, and follow-on intervals will […]

By Rob Shaul   In the strength and conditioning world there are established “conventions” – almost dogmas – concerning proper programming, that are rarely challenged. General conventions include … Mobility and movement patterns must be perfect before loading or else the athlete will be injured doing light back squats Dynamic warm ups are required, and […]

By Rob Shaul, Founder BLUF MTI’s 357 Strength progression methodology matched MTI’s Density Strength progression in strength gains, and in a cycle that paired strength training with endurance, outperformed in endurance performance.   Background and Study Design We conducted a 3.5-week Mini-Study using remote lab rats to test the effectiveness of MTI’s 357 Strength progression […]

Sorry – We’ve received all the lab rats we need for this study. By Rob Shaul MTI is calling for remote lab rats for an upcoming, narrow and focused, 3.5 weeks, 3-day/week Mini-Study comparing the effectiveness of two progression methodologies to max effort dead hang and front bridge/plank for time. This will be a focused […]

By Rob Shaul By Rob Shaul MTI is calling for remote lab rats for an upcoming, narrow, and focused, 3.5 weeks, 3-day/week Mini-Study testing the effectiveness of power-based programming for stationary bikes and/or rowing ergs. This mini-study will begin Monday, January 25. The deadline to apply is 1700 Mountain Time, Friday, January 22, 2020. Background […]

By Rob Shaul Last week we asked MTI newsletter subscribers age 40-60 who have trained 20+ years for medical history of non-contact injuries and significant degenerative issues. We had hoped to learn if there was any differentiation in these health issues between how these athletes have completed the bulk (2/3+) of their fitness training, and […]

By Rob Shaul   We’re interested in assessing the impact of training on long term durability and are asking older athletes to help. Specifically, we want to know if there are any differences in long term non-contact injury rates, and common degenerative issues, based on long-term fitness training types with the following emphasis: Strength Endurance […]

  By Rob Shaul, Founder BLUF Three weeks of high rep kettlebell snatches maintained general strength and increased sprint-based work capacity. Background and Study Design We conducted a 3.5-week Mini-Study using remote lab rats to test the transferability of high repetition kettlebell snatches to max effort strength, strength endurance, and sprint-based work capacity. One group […]

    Sorry – Applications Closed – We have all the Lab Rats needed for this study. By Rob Shaul MTI is calling for remote lab rats for an upcoming, narrow and focused, 3.5 weeks, 5-day/week Mini-Study testing the effectiveness of MTI’s “357 Strength” Programming Methodology. This mini-study will begin next week, Monday, January 4, […]