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Couple things going on here …. your wish to max the ACFT and your wish to pass/prep for CAAS. These may be conflicted.
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I just hit six months post op from shoulder labrum repair, the surgeon and PT both cleared me good to go back to normal physical training. I’ve used your operator subscription in the past with great results and am planning to get back to that as soon as possible. My question is which plan you would recommend to start with? I haven’t started lifting much overhead and my bench and pull ups are obviously very weak. Would you recommend sticking to a specific plan and scale as needed? Thanks
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If I wanted to incorporate more strength focused training into the Backcountry Hunting Packet, what strength plan would you recommend & where would you insert it in the packet sequence?
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So I’ve got a few questions I’m hoping you’ll be able to help me out with. I’m a Pararescue trainee out at Kirtland right now. Our team graduates in Oct, and then I’ll be headed to an ST unit down south. I’ve lost a great deal of strength and some mass while negotiating the apprentice course. I was hoping you would be able to point me in the right direction as far as programming cycles for after graduation (when we can finally do our own crap). I’d like to put back on some mass (currently 5’10” and 173#) and then work towards your strength standards for the big lifts while maintaining operability. My thought was your hypertrophy program, followed by “Greek Hero”. Any input you have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time!
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I am currently using your Work Capacity Cycle and I was wondering what the recommendations are for doing a separate strength based workout a few times a week for upper body. The plan focuses heavily on legs, core, power and endurance but only hits upper body slightly. Would it be too taxing to add additional strength workouts or is it acceptable as long as they are offset to enhance recovery times? Thank you.
Note: I will be going into a training program for RASP II at the end of this program.
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Suggestion for western hunting guide/packer/wrangler?
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Just wanted to say I’m loving the programming so far and appreciate how you make everything mission focused. I’m just curious as to why you use the same methodology every workout. For example, the navy pst program utilizes your density EMOM protocol every session. Wouldn’t the law accommodation lead you to believe that one day of density, one day of volume, and one day of weighted progressions would be superior or does your research suggest sticking to one methodology for a six week block for every session is more optimal?
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I have started the Military OnRamp and I am really enjoying it so far. I am on week 3. My times are not fantastic but I am able to get through them all. Should I just jump on the Daily operator sessions after this? Or do you have a new one starting? I want to also slowly up my Ruck and Coupon Ruck miles as well.
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Hello, I was referred to your programs by a friend who has used the “mixed ice alpine” program for the last decade. I’m active via biking, running, hiking, kayaking, and climbing. I’m a public school teacher without a family so I have ample time for training. I eat well but like beer and ice cream. Who doesn’t? I’m 42 years old, 6’4″ 183 lbs and started climbing 20 years ago. I took 10 years off and have been back at it for about a year or so. I’m back at the level I was before I stopped, but I have noticed that between age and lack of climbing specific training, I’m weaker than I’d like. My shoulders become sore after a 15 hour day with a 20 lb pack and my legs retain soreness after car to car pushes on mountains like Dragontail in the Leavenworth, WA, area. I recently climbed the North Ridge of Mt Stuart in WA, a 2000+ route with a lot of hiking in and out and lots of simul and a few roped pitches of climbing to 5.9 in 22 hours and I took 3 days to fully recover. I can climb up to 5.10-5.11 but lack the endurance to do this for multiple pitches.
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I enjoy your programming and I’m interested in your general approaching to programming for the running specific programs you have (I’m currently working through Running Improvement).
Does this reflect a change in your broader programming in which you’ve seen better results, thus putting it into the new running programs? If so, is this likely to be reflected if/when you review the Running Improvement packet? Or is it something else entirely?
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I am putting in an application with the FBI and DEA and I was wondering which program I should get. Would either be good choices to get me ready?
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I was wondering which LE plan would be best to prepare for the AZ POPAT? Thanks!
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I’m going to be training for an ultra and was going to use your preseason plan followed by the 100 mi plan. A few questions on execution:
- Do you recommend a break between finishing the preseason plan and starting the ultra plan?
- It doesn’t seem like there’s much taper on the ultra plan. Is that intentional? I can’t imagine I’m really supposed to run 10 miles the day prior to a race.
- Since this is a long term training effort, I imagine there may be some illness, injury, or tough work schedules to work around. How do you recommend coming back from a week off? Pick up where I left off? Repeat the last week completed prior to moving on?
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I’m thinking about purchasing the backcountry skiing preseason plan. About how much time per session would I need to plan on?
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I am a big fan of your programs. I used them when i was in the military for better pt scores. I am now out of the Army amd I’ve gained A LOT of weight. I am wanting to join border patrol and go into one of their special units. What track of your plans should i take to accomplish that. Also i only have access to a regular gym.
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So I stepped in to MTI at the 30 MINUTES PER DAY DRYLAND SKI TRAINING PLAN. In the program description it says “specifically designed to be completed the 4 weeks directly before your ski season.” We’re probably about 10 to 12 weeks from the start of the season here in the Lake Tahoe area, any comments on starting the plan now this early?
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I am recovering from a finger injury and I am interested in developing or starting a strength training plan that I can focus on in the meantime, and eventually work into my climbing training. I am currently climbing 3 days a week (or training for climbing specifically) and doing simple bodyweight circuits (core exercises, pull-ups, dips, handstand progressions, push ups etc) and a fair amount of mobility work about 6 days a week. Do you have an existing program or something that you think would be helpful? I am hoping to increase my general strength and fitness levels as well as eventually increase my climbing abilities once I am fully recovered. I’m imagining that adding back some weight training would probably be the best way but not sure what would be best.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks, and keep up the good work!
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