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So I’m interested in trying some of your programming. My background 44 year old police officer with patrol/SWAT supervisory assignments. I also teach and train BJJ and kickboxing 3-5 times a week. I’ve been using McNamara’s Combat Strength Training model with good results but I’m looking for something more programmed out. I want something that is complimentary to both my work requirements and my growth as a combat sports athlete.
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First off let me say thank you for such a great holistic training resource. I am blown away by the number of plans and support the site website has. It really is a great site. I just finished a Spartan 12HR Hurricane heat which is like a goruck challenge. I used your goruck challenge plan and really felt well prepared.
So my question is about Spartan ultra beast training (sept 2018 race). I initially intended to use the MTI alpine running training plan b/c I know from
Past UB experience most of this race lives in your legs and mountain running with significant uphill/downhill. I’ve heard of others using the MTI ultrbeast plan which seems to be more based on whole body exercises, not so much emphasis on uphill climbing/training. Which do you think would be better? Last question. What exercises do you think are most effective for building strength needed for steep uphill running and climbing? I feel like weighted lunges help allot.
Thanks for any input you can provide.
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I was wondering with the Greek hero program I’ve been doing can I incorporate 2 a days in which I would add power lifting style lifting. Not every day, but have blocked training like a hypertrophy block then a strength block. I want to keep my condition up for the army, but improve my 3 lifts.
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I am wanting to focus on all around fitness. I am an average runner running 20 to 25 mpw now. Nothing crazy fast, just overall running shape. I am wanting to incorporate a more fit regime into my running. I know this will require me to have 2 a days and thats ok. Just not sure if the basic foundation or humility will best suit me. I do have access to a gym for either plan, so thats not an issue. My fitness level now is about a 4ish on a scale from 1-10. Im 44 years old and like most former military dudes, i have become soft on physic.
Can you make a recommendation on the two plans? Once i start, i will stay comitted
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I love you’re packages, and have used the Big Mountain V2 in the past. (Worked out great for a 14 day sheep hunting trip last summer). Unfortunately, no hunting trips scheduled for me this year, but is there a plan that you recommend for off season hockey players? I’m 55, so keep that in mind.
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I used this workout with great success for downhill skiing…….do you guys recommend this for road cyclists or is the lactic acid buildup too much?
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I emailed you a few months ago about strength training recommendations while training for a half marathon. I just completed the half marathon and during training I used the sessions from the In-season Strength Training for Endurance Athletes. Prior to that I did the Military On Ramp. Those are great by the way. I am looking for guidance on where to go from here as far as training plans. I am a 34 year old military pilot and want to build a solid all round fitness base and work toward your military athlete strength standards. I have done long endurance events in the past but about 1.5 years ago I started focusing solely on strength training using the starting strength routine. Training for the half marathon made me realize how much of my running ability I had lost. What series of plans do you recommend to get me going? I was originally thinking Humility to start but do you think it would be better to roll straight into the Greek Hero series?
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I have been using your programs on and off for about 8 months now. I started with your On Ramp and then transitioned to the Virtue series. Now that I am finishing up the series I am curious if in your opinion if it is advantageous to transition to one of the general strength programs before going back into a series like the Greek God series? I am an Armor officer who is about to be assigned to an Armored Brigade Combat Team in Fort Riley Kansas. I feel that my functional strength is where I would like it to be but my raw strength is not quite where I would like it to be before I head to my next unit. Thanks.
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I attended a course from your company back in 2016 and was interested in using your company to help me an upcoming selection. I was looking for a training plan for the US Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment’s selection (Green Platoon) but I didn’t notice anything that resembles it, although I imagine it’s not too different from SFAS or any other selection so I understand I could probably sub out some exercises or routine in the programming. I was interested in knowing if any of your coaches or programmers were familiar with 160th or would recommend a program to prepare?
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I’ve recently made the decision to enlist in the Army National Guard, I already have my ship date to infantry OSUT: august 27th. Because I am also working on an economics and math double major, I haven’t had much time to train up and prepare until now. My APFT scores are 52 pushups in two minutes, 60 sit-ups in two minutes and 16:30 on the run (nothing too impressive with a particularly weak run time). Since I began at university I haven’t been able to train and work out much, so I’ve also lost some muscle mass (weighing in at 139lbs, 6’0″). I have no particular engagements from today until my ship date (barring a week long academic seminar in June), and I was wondering what you would suggest to be best prepared for OSUT.
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First, I wanted to thank you for all your programs that I have used throughout the years. I used the Ruck Based program and completed SFAS then utilized the Q Course Plan to get ready for SFQC, which I completed last year. I continue to use your program on a daily basis.
I have a question about a program for my daughter, who is 16, will be completing for an ROTC scholarship this year. She is also plays lacrosse and would like to work on her speed while increasing her overall strength. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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First off, I’ve been using MTI’s programs at random for about 4 years after being introduced by a friend of mine who is a MARSOC Marine, and I love what you all do. I’m 26 and have been a LEO for about 3 years now. I had been training for the past 8 months and cutting weight for a 2 day SWAT selection process, which I unfortunately came up short during the PT test on day two; I hit muscle failure and didn’t pass the pull-up iteration by 1 pull-up (failing any iteration was an automatic disqualification, which was unfortunate because I was 1 of 4 left out of the 8 original candidates). Obviously this was highly frustrating because going in I was actually comfortable with pull-ups even as a bigger guy 6’2/230lbs. The PT test is a 2 mile run in less than 18 minutes, minimum of 10 strict pull-ups in 90 seconds, 50 push-ups in less than 90 seconds, 50 sit-ups in less than 90 seconds, a 100 ft dummy drag timed, a 100 ft sprint in full gear in less than 20 seconds, and after this is the obstacle course in under 20 minutes; all of this is at the beginning of day two. Day one consisted of mind games, random PT, range time to qualify, then multiple scenarios using simunitions with random PT, being gassed, and then day one ended with a 4 mile trail run mostly uphill. I was informed by one of the final guys who made it through day two that the last thing they did was a 3.7 mile hike in the local national park with a 50lb sand bag, but he said he was able to pass it off to the other candidate during the hike. Anyways, I am seeking a plan that I can stick to and not “wing” or jump around on that would help me meet these qualifications and make me more than prepared when going in to the next selection process. Also any dietary insights would greatly be appreciated; I am currently doing intermittent fasting daily with a consumption time of 1400-2100 hours. I look forward to hearing back from you all.
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I hope all is well. First of all, thanks for all that you and folks do for our Service Members, LEOs and Firefighters. Also, I thoroughly enjoyed your recent interviews on the AoM podcast. I have a quick training question. I’m planning to run my first marathon in December of this year and wanted to see what training plans you recommend. I’ve looked at the Meathead Marathon plan, but I’m still several months away from when you suggest starting. I’m in decent running shape right now, but I’m nowhere close to marathon ready. I would like to focus on keeping my strength(as much as possible), but improving my work capacity prior to starting the Meathead Marathon Plan. I would appreciate any advice.
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I hope everything is going well for you. I have recently run into some medical issues which have been prohibiting me from doing weightlifting circuits using a barbell or heavy free weights. Basically the nervous system that controls my heart rate, blood pressure, and senses like touch is malfunctioning and I am in danger of passing out and hurting myself when I use any of those things during a work capacity or heavy strength workout. However, body weight workouts are ok.
I am almost done with your leg blaster body weight workout from a couple of years ago and was looking to buy another body weight workout set from your website and was wondering on what your recommendation would be? You guys have put together what looks like a ton of great training plans, its just a bit overwhelming for me to know where to start.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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So I’m interested in trying some of your programming. My background 44 year old police officer with patrol/SWAT supervisory assignments. I also teach and train BJJ and kickboxing 3-5 times a week. I’ve been using McNamara’s Combat Strength Training model with good results but I’m looking for something more programmed out. I want something that is complimentary to both my work requirements and my growth as a combat sports athlete.
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I discovered your gym while on vacation in Jackson last spring and switched over to your programming from CrossFit. I am 41 years old and a 20 year veteran state trooper in Missouri. I am finishing up patrol/detective spirits series and want your recommendation on what I should do next. I prefer to try to keep my workouts to an hour or less most days because of family obligations. If you would give me some suggestions I would appreciate it.
I also wanted to let you know I have really enjoyed the workouts and wanted to tell you thanks for developing programs for the military and first responders.
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