Q&A 5.13.16

…Thanks for the note! I’m glad the programming has worked for you. Focus on the PST first. We do have a US Navy PST Training Plan: http://mtntactical.com/shop/us-navy-pst-training-plan/ After acceptance, complete…

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2013-04-10

…a sport-specific GORUCK plan Kyle – which several have used successfully for the GRC: http://www.mountainathlete.com/page.php?page_ID=12&cart_category_ID=2&&cart_ID=63 I’d recommend the 357 Strength Plan in terms of strength – but it your note…

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2013-06-25

…our Ultra Running Pre-Season Training Program, which combines strength and endurance running programming: Here’s the link to the plan: http://www.mountainathlete.com/page.php?page_ID=12&cart_category_ID=51&&cart_ID=65 – Rob ************ QUESTION Hello Rob, I finished your 8 week…

1-Arm Kettlebell/Dumbbell Snatch

…catch in an overhead position and not have to press the dumbbell out. 4) How to Count Reps: 4x Dumbbell/Kettlebell Snatch = 4x Each Arm, 8x Total, etc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iByOf6Ylo8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRh7RJBbbok…

Suggestions Appreciated: Fitness Test for LE Athletes

…is the Colorado Springs Police Department. The CSPD assessment test sit-ups, push up, the Illinois Agility Run, and Beep Test. Here are the details: https://www.springsgov.com/Page.aspx?NavID=4734 The department and the union…

Fitness Tests for LE Athletes

…CSPD assessment test sit-ups, push up, the Illinois Agility Run, and Beep Test. Here are the details: www.springsgov.com/Page.aspx?NavID=4734 The department and the union came to a compromise where the officers…

High Stakes LE Fitness Tests for Full Time LE Officers

…from 2011 (http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/local-news/suquamish-police-officers-fired-after-department) describes a required fitness assessment which leads to the termination of 3 officers from this 15-officer force. We reached out to the Police Department for more details,…

Day Two with Professional Skier, Forrest Jillson: Hitting the Side-Country for More Peril

…running a marathon burn? Published: 29 OCT 2014. http://www.theactivetimes.com/how-many-calories-does-running-marathon-burn. Accessed: 14 JAN 2016. Associated Press. French skier sets speed record of 100 mph in downhill. Published: January 19, 2013. http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2013/01/19/french-skier-set-speed-record-world-cup-downhill/1847231/….

Do Trekking Poles Make You More Efficient?

…and Mountain Athletes have in common is the requirement to move over ground (typically under load). This prevailing operational demand is a critical component in the MTI training philosophy. As…