QUESTION
I came across your outdoor article when I was searching for solutions to the pain I’m experiencing after a day of snowboarding. I’ve been riding for over 20 years and now I’m 47 and in very good physical shape/fitness level. Can hike and ruck 3-6 miles all incline with no problems and heavy cardio for my martial arts etc. I noticed now that after I snowboard for a day, despite warm up and stretching prior that I get very sore in my upper inner thigh/groin area the next day which is my right leg and my lead since I ride goofy. I don’t do the park anymore and mainly enjoy deep powder when I can find it and tree lines/off piste runs. I looked into my stance and don’t think it’s an issue so was wondering if your training program from the YouTube exercises I saw could help alleviate that? I know you’re not a doc so not expecting any diagnosis here. I can do all kinds of sprints, bike rides etc with no issues and only when I snowboard do I get this pain after which when I was younger I never had this issue. It makes it hard for me to board two days in a row and when I take trips with my girlfriend I’m the laggard now the second day I try to hit the mtn, but I can charge pretty hard the first day. I researched that it could be adducter longus pain?
ANSWER
It sounds like it’s either a weakness developed in that problem area which is exacerbating the issue, or you have a chronic injury. One of our training plans might help if it’s the former, but will further injure you if it’s the latter.
I’m assuming you’re doing the majority of the snowboarding here in the US, so the season is starting to wrap up in most places. At this point, I’d recommend seeing a doc or PT who might be able to better diagnose the problem. If they think it’s a weakness or muscular imbalance issue, then next fall the
Dryland Snowboard Pre-Season plan would be a good place to start.
Sorry I can’t be of more help.
QUESTION
I am looking for the right program and its hard to choose from (maybe im overthinking it)
I am a beginner looking to lose fat while balancing BJJ and being well rounded for every day life.
I am busy as well so I can’t really workout out twice a day.
ANSWER
If weight loss is the current goal, start the Fat Loss Training Plan. You can spread it out to complete sessions on day’s your not training BJJ.
Once complete, moving onto the
Daily BJJ Programming would be ideal as it’s designed to balance between folks who train on the mat and want additional strength and conditioning.
QUESTION
First, I want to thank you for developing this website as it has been instrumental in allowing this old timer to continue to operate as a SWAT officer and training in BJJ.
I’m a team leader for our sniper unit and we are in the process of going through the qualification process with the American Sniper Association which includes a PT assessment that I have attached. I was hoping you could recommend a program from your library that would help us prepare for this particular test.
ANSWER
Appreciate the kind words. The best plan for the Snipercraft PT assessment is going to be the USMC CFT Training Plan. They’re very similar tests. You’ll want to add in some additional plank work, but the rest carries over well.
QUESTION
I am reaching out because I had been using the live chat feature but for some reason, it kept closing on me so I figured this might be an easier method of correspondence! My previous discussion centered on creating a personalized program that would prepare me for both the ACFT, Sapper School, and CDQC.
Before the last Live message was closed, I was asked about specific dates for my ACFT and SLC which would be mid-May and Sapper would be June to early July, and CDQC (in the summer of 2025 likely in early June if I manage to get as slot!). Context to training limitations in the first live message was as follows:
I am a cadet at West Point, and I have been slotted for sapper school this summer. Additionally, I have an ACFT at the end of the semester that I must prepare for. Long-range planning wise there is a good chance I will get a slot to CDQC next year. Thus, my workout objects are all over the place. However, I am primarily focused on preparing for sapper school and the ACFT since CDQC is so far down the line. While I know that you guys have produced some really good programs for all of these objectives, I have some unique challenges. Primarily, time, access to equipment, limited pool time (one hour if that), and mandatory extracurricular exercise (not too bad but certainly enough to disrupt a normal 6-day program). I was hoping I could put a petition/tentative commission forth for a workout program designed to last 8-9 weeks (tapering at the end as I approach my report date for SLC) that has incorporated some of the limitations cadets like myself have. I understand if none of you can, but it would be amazing if you could! Furthermore, if you are unable to do that perhaps you could point me in the right direction towards a trainer who could create such a program.
Thank you all so much! I used your mountain warfare school program back in the day and it paid dividends (hence why I am back for more!)
ANSWER
Now ….
Q-Course Training Plan – this plan has focused training for the ACFT, but also will start the prep for SLC with rucking and longer runs.
Post ACFT …. drop into the
Sapper Leaders Course Plan at the beginning. Complete the plan as prescribed until you get your orders for SLC, then if you don’t have enough time to complete the full plan, be sure to skip forward to the last week in the plan the week directly before your course.
Combat Diver? That’s a ways out, but you’ll want to complete the
CDQC Training Plan directly before the course. There’s no sub for swimming … so be resourceful and scrounge more pool time.
Limited time, equipment, etc? Equipment shouldn’t be an issue at West Point … time might be for the Q-Course and SLC plans, especially the rucking. I can’t micromanage your time for you – you’ll just have to do your best to complete as much of the daily programming as time allows and have faith that you’ll be prepared.
– Rob
QUESTION
I’m an army infantry LT and love your website. Find myself on there frequently referencing your research and articles. Have also cherry picked some of your plans over the years to incorporate in my training. Would like to get your thoughts on a few questions I have.
I’m in a constant battle trying to balance improvements to my cardio performance while maintaining a healthy lower body. Pretty banged up from college sports and prior enlisted time. What role do you see non impact cardio (row, bike, etc) playing in improving cardio performance, specifically mid distance run (5mi) and ruck (12mi)? Any good intensity or duration recommendations? I’ve found there’s no great substitute for getting out and pounding pavement, but really trying to work in some non impact to substitute some of the volume and preserve my longevity. For reference, 5mi comes in consistently at 33-34mins, 12mi ruck at 2:15-2:20. Goal is 32min 5mi and 2:00 ruck in the next 18ish months.
Really appreciate your site and thanks in advance for any feedback you have!
ANSWER
We’ve done a lot of research on this and there is no sub for running/rucking. The transfer is negligible for all other modes.
If I could recommend one, it would be spinning/cycling. This seems to have the most transfer, but at some point early on, you’ll just get better at spinning.
– Rob
QUESTION
I’m currently a senior in high school with about 2 months left of school.
I have been thinking about the military since sophomore year and recently decided that it’s the path I want to take.
I had a former service member introduce me to Mountain Tactical.
I am planning to get an option 40 contact, however I wouldn’t actually be enlisting until August/September.
Since the program is only 8 weeks, how should I go about everything.
ANSWER
Then, drop out these plans the 8 weeks directly before RASP and complete the
RASP plan before boot camp.
– Rob
QUESTION
I purchased the MARSOC A&S Training Plan and it said to email here if you have more than 11 weeks till you go. I am going to be attending july 28th this year. So a little over 4 months than now. What are your recommendations?
ANSWER
You’ve got 18 weeks until reporting. Here’s what I recommend:
Weeks Plan
7 Rest
Good luck!
– Rob
QUESTION
I recently subscribed with the goal of attending RASP 2. I am looking to attend in 32 weeks. What training plan would be best for me? I have no specific training plan but I currently lift 4 days a week and run 3 days a week. I have access to a full gym with a pool. There might be minor equipment limitations since it’s a smaller gym but nothing I can think of off top. There are no sandbags or climbing ropes here however I plan on getting my own sandbag.
ANSWER
You’ve got 32 weeks. Here’s what I recommend:
Weeks Plan
– Ro
QUESTION
I’m in Week 4 of Peak Bagger. My first uphill endurance session went great, hit my 1600x step ups. But my second endurance session this week I hit a wall and only got to 1200x in the same allotted time before I go to work. Should I make up the rest of the 1600x in the evening? Is there any benefit to splitting endurance work on a rough day? Or do I just chalk it up to a missed set and drive on with the training plan?
ANSWER
Chalk it up as a missed set, drive on. If you have several of those missed sets in the next week or two of the program, shoot us a message to figure it out.
QUESTION
As a 46 years old active duty army NCO…what daily program should I take into consideration?
ANSWER
MTI 45+ built for guys like you. (https://mtntactical.com/shop/mti-45-daily-training-subscription/)
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