I’d like to give you guys major kudos on your programming. Its simply fantastic, and I’ve been using it for a while now. I especially appreciate how versatile and how many different scenarios you have answers for.
General
“I have been training with the mountain tactical programs for over two years with friends. As a former collegiate athlete and now oil and gas professional working out is an integral part of my life to manage stress and stay in shape for an active lifestyle
Post athletics I found it hard to stay on the path and keep workouts productive due to not having a defined INTENSE regiment to follow. I found myself 20lbs heavier than I should have been. After one year of the programs I dropped that 20lbs of fat and replaced with lean muscle mass and feel better than ever.
Thank you for you and your teams passion for fitness and putting together these workout routines that are challenging and dare I say sometimes fun! There is nothing better than the feeling of waking up early, getting after it, then putting on the suit and heading to the office.”
I wanted to reach out and say thank you. I’ve been following MTN Tactical programming now for about 2 years now. I’ve ran Humility V3 about 4 times now, i ran the motel training plan and the quarantine training plan, I just finished the PJ selection program, and on Monday I start the DEVGRU training plan, modifying where I need to so the training is a bit more specific to what my selection test is and selection itself for Canadian military Search and Rescue. I’ve also been reading a lot of your articles and small group studies that you’ve done with MTN. The programming has given me the ability to for the most part, turn off my brain and grind it out for 6-9 weeks of training, with minimal kit, and huge results.
I can with 100% confidence say that I’m the most fit and most able I’ve been in my entire time in fitness. The articles have really shown me that I’m not alone in what I am experiencing and have experienced with the goals I have and the sacrifices I’ve made and have to make. Seeing and reading what you’ve posted up has really helped me with a lot the past couple year. So all in all, I wanted to say I really appreciate, and I’m grateful for what you’ve put up for everyone and what you do.
I am 50 years old and I’ve used your GORUCK Challenge plan, Peak Bagger plan (for GORUCK Ascent), your backcountry and dryland ski plans (made trips a lot more enjoyable and I was safer because I could concentrate on the mountain and teammates rather than just completing the day), and your In Season Endurance plan. I wish I lived in Jackson to be a lab rat for you. Thanks for all the good work. –K
Thank you for everything everyone there does. Truly a great product & service. My friends & peers are tired of my constantly pushing your programming on them but it works. –T
I really love what you guys are doing. Your programming has kept me in really good shape and injury free as I near 40 years old. I completely trust you guys, which allows me to not have to think about my workout. I simply do whatever you post and am confident that I am being thoroughly trained during an intense 60 minutes of work. This frees up time for me to focus on other things in my life and stay fit. I also really appreciate the philosophy and the humility that accompanies the hard training you guys do out there. A very professional approach.
GO RUCK CHALLENGE
“I completed a GORUCK Tough event after completing your GORUCK Challenge plan and the plan certainly did it’s job. Firstly, the rucking was never an issue and my core never felt fatigued. The sandbag get-ups and low back complex forged a tough chassis that never failed me. Secondly, the Monday and Wednesday strength and work capacity session did there job, no single “smoker” during the event put me out for more than a minute or two and even on hour ten my recovery was quick. Finally, the Saturday mini events were also spot on, after the final and longest of them all I knew exactly what to expect for the event.During the whole GORUCK I felt like I had energy on reserve, enough so that I felt that my individual performance exceeded my expectations but I was also able to continuously contribute to the team and motivate individuals when things got tough. Thank you for the plan, it is perfect.”
LIMITED EQUIPMENT PLAN, BODYWEIGHT FOUNDATION
I purchased the limited equipment plan back in January after hearing you on the Art of Manliness podcast. I had shoulder surgery back in September for an old rugby injury and was looking for a plan to get back in shape since my physical therapy was completed. I am a freshman in NROTC at UC Davis and totally latched on to your sport specific approach. I had always struggled with the idea of focused training to actually make progress, and the importance of being well-rounded. I had built great fitness running XC and track in high school with calisthenics in the mornings. By committing to and completing the bodyweight foundation and SB/DB/WV plan I am pretty much back to my pre-surgery level of fitness. I am starting Humility next week and looking forward to it. Most importantly, MTI’s attitude has really helped me get back on track. Ever since I was a kid I loved to plan. Hell, I was working on my Halloween costume in August and had the my Lego cities organized to the T. In training, it’s easy to have a great idea, but then before you give it a chance, you go down the rabbit hole of another modality. I was definitely in the paralysis by analysis camp. However, hearing you talk about being a professional tactical athlete changed that for me. I have now adopted a blue collar attitude towards training; I show up, put in the work, go home, and let the training take care of its self so I can focus on school and my other responsibilities. Developing the discipline and attitude of a professional athlete has been very liberating. In addition, your article on commitment struck a cord with me. I am currently in the midst of the “yolo” mentality in college and your article helped dispel some insecurities I had about not living that lifestyle. I share MTI’s articles and work with my fellow Midshipman and it is appreciated. Just in case you are having one of those inevitable days where you wonder if what you do matters, it does.
TLU STRENGTH PLAN
“Just a quick shout. The new TLU strength program you made is great Loving the strength gains without the loss in endurance. I can walk right into a 5 mile run and complete it in under 40 minutes without straining. Same with weighted rope climbs, pushup/situp events, etc. Thanks again for the great program.“
STUCK IN A MOTEL PLAN
“I utilized your stuck in a motel programming for a cruise I recently went on just after Fortitude. The program fitted perfectly with the equipment available on the cruise ship, though I did add some pull ups because there was a pullup bar. I did however get a lot of weird looks when doing such things as a renegade manmaker and treadmill run work capacity session in a pretty packed gym, but anyone who asked got pointed your way. It was also interesting doing exercises such as craig specials and front squats on a rocking ship, definitely taxed the proprioception. I feel that the programming has suitably maintained my fitness ready to start Valor.”