The Daily Busy Dad Training Sessions are our year-round, day-to-day base fitness programming for civilians athletes with time constraints on training.
These daily sessions is built around the fitness needs and time limitations of “Busy Dads” – several of which have emailed us for a multi-modal training cycle whose sessions can be completed in a fully-equipped functional fitness gym and in 35-45 minutes. These daily training subscription meet those requirements for year round training.
The busy dad training sessions are designed as high-level, day-to-day base fitness fitness programming for civilian athletes. They deploy the proprietary programming methodology we’ve developed over the years for mountain and tactical athletes, but with necessary modifications needed for athletes who want to do MTI programming, but don’t need mountain or tactical-specific programming. All the gains of our strength, endurance, work capacity, and chassis integrity progressions, but without the tactical requirements of heavily loaded foot movements or tactical equipment like rucks, plate carriers, etc. and in 45 minutes or less.
General Fitness Attributes
- Strength and Power Development
- High Work Capacity for Short/Intense Events
- General Purpose Endurance
- Chassis Integrity
- Durability
WHAT MAKES OUR PROGRAM DIFFERENT?
1) We train for performance outside the gym. Our programming is focused on training which transfers to tactical performance and durability. Gym numbers are meaningless. All that matters is outside performance. This means we are not wedded to one programming theory or approach. Our programming is constantly evolving as we learn more and improve.
2) Strength Focus. The best thing we can do for our athletes is make them stronger. Strength is the foundation of performance and durability. We train full body strength heavy, hard, and often, using classic, proven barbell and strongman exercises. Beyond full body strength, we hammer the core and midsection daily and often dedicate whole training sessions to building our athlete’s core strength. Our strength training is aimed at the athlete’s “Combat Chasis” – legs, hips, and core.
3) We build durability. By developing overall strength, core strength, and hip and shoulder mobility, we aim to make our athletes more durable. Industrial athletes such as soldiers and mountain guides depend on their fitness and bodies for their livelihood. Avoiding injury from trauma or overuse keeps them on the battlefield and on the mountain. Strength + Mobility = Durability.
4) Our busy dad training sessions are periodized and programmed. We are uncomfortable with random training. We like to know where we are going.
5) We understand the “burden” of constant fitness, and program accordingly. Our programming cycles through emphasis on different training attributes, strives to introduce new exercises, and builds in both very intense depletion days and easier, recovery “unload” weeks to both challenge and protect the athlete.
6) Constant improvement. Our programming today is much different than 12 months ago and will be different again 12 months from now. The more we coach, the more we learn, and that increased knowledge is continually folded into training programming and training session design. We are constantly making changes to improve. We can always do better.
7) We’re our own “Lab Rats.” We do these training sessions too – ahead of when they are published on the website. We understand that programming and training session design are as much craft as they are science, and there’s no substitute for the coach writing the training sessions to do them also. We try and test it before we publish it.
8) We provide the tools and knowledge you need for our training programs. If you’re encountering an exercise you’ve never seen before, we set you up for success with resources in our exercise library. Take the guesswork out of the program, bring the results in.
A fully equipped gym, or a standard gym that also has the following equipment will work:
- Barbell (with enough weight to find 1RM)
- Dumbbells or kettlebells (A range of weights)
- 25# dumbbells
- Space to run (25m minimum)
- Sandbag (40/60# females, 60/80# males. Few gyms have these, so likely you'll need to make your own or you can purchase one by clicking here.)
- Pull-up bar
- 16" box or bench (for step-ups)
See our recommendation for a garage gym here. Questions? Email coach@mtntactical.com
MONDAY
SESSION 1
Obj: Chassis Integrity, Strength
Training:
(1) 20 Minute Grind ….
5x Sandbag Getup @ 40/60#
5x Keg Lift @ 40/60# Sandbag
5x Sandbag Clean + Press @ 40/60#
"Grind" = worth through the exercises in this circuit steadily, not frantically, for the prescribed time
(2) 5 Rounds
4x Dumbbell/Kettlebell Hang Squat Clean - increase load each round rapidly until 4x is hard, but doable
1/3x Weighted Pull Up - increase load rapidly each round until 5x is hard but doable
Comments:
We find it easiest to wear a back pack and load it with dumbbells or small iron plates for the weighted pull ups.
TUESDAY
SESSION 2
Obj: Work Capacity
Warm Up:
3 Rounds
10x Goblet Squat @ 12kg Kettlebell or 25# Dumbbell
Training:
(1) 20 Minute AMRAP (As Many Rounds as Possible) ...
5x Mr. Spectacular @ 12/16kg
Run 200m
(2) Foam Roll Legs, Low Back
WEDNESDAY
SESSION 3
Obj: Chassis Integrity, Strength
Training:
(1) 20 Minute Grind ….
5x Kneeling Plate Half Moon @ 35/45#
5x Sandbag Getup @ 40/60#
5x Sandbag Cross Clean @ 40/60#
"Grind" = worth through the exercises in this circuit steadily, not frantically, for the prescribed time
(2) 5 Rounds
5x Dumbbell/Kettlebell Front Squat- increase load each round rapidly until 5x is hard, but doable
5x Scotty Bob @ 25/35#
3/6x Pull Up
"The session duration is doable to fit into family life which is important to me at this stage of my life. Have been very pleased with the results and programming, great work on it. I’m looking forward to sharing and using the training with my kids when they are a little bit older at our home gym. Many thanks again! "
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"Thank you for putting together such a solid platform for fitness. I've PTd and worked out my entire life and have never had such well planned programs. Been well worth the price. Thank you"
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"I like the programming content and the ability to mix and match parts from various plans."
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"Easy to access programmes and operator sessions. Great exercise demonstration videos - links in sessions to exercise videos would be appreciated.“
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"I love the access to a large variety of plans. I find that my immediate needs change and the subscription offers me variety to meet the different fitness needs I have. Also the plans available vary in length, and functional focus. For example, I can use APFT improvement then switch back to Greek Heroes when I have an APFT come up"
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"Access to huge amounts of plans, so I can target specific areas I wish to develop and keep my training fresh."
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"Accessibility is great, being able to plan ahead by accessing all the available programs allows me to be flexible in my periodization"
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"Programming. Very work related for Fire/Rescue"
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"I have seen tremendous improvement in my relative strength and chassis integrity. I really enjoy how structured each workout is."
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"All areas of fitness and carry over into the job. Especially the way I feel physically, very little pain with this programming."
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"The operator programing and access to all the tons of other programs is exactly what I need to keep my fitness fresh and realavant. I have settled into a routine of doing an operator plan followed by an improvement plan and then repeat."
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"Great, well thought out programming. I prefer to use the plans over the daily workouts these days, but I use to do the daily workouts"
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"Removes the burden of planning day-to-day training. I can focus on work and school because my training is already planned out. Also, I have found that assessment component helps drive progress efficiently."
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"I like the ability to look at the workouts for any training program to help determine which one is most appropriate for my training goals and available time and equipment. Great mix of plans that fits a lot of my mountain related goals. I'm a relative novice at weight lifting- videos and descriptions have made it less intimidating to incorporate into training."
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"I'm waiting for a back injury to get better whilst waiting for my selection to start. Having all the programs to go through progressively gives me confidence that when go to selection I'll be ok."
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"I like that I can move from plan to plan as needs develop or change. It's also helpful to see all of the workouts ahead of time to get a complete sense of the programs that I'm considering so I can choose the one that works best with my schedule, training goals, etc. The overviews are sufficient and can be trusted but more detail is always helpful when evaluating a plan."
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"Simple, straightforward, and like the ability to see all the plans at once and tailor them for my season."
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Having access to workouts whenever I need them and being able to choose what workout plan I want to do. This helps with the always changing schedule that comes with being in the Army."
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"My subscription & the plans I choose give me the road map to achieving my fitness/activity goals. Having access to these plans takes the guess work out of what to do when I hit the gym, which when left to my own devices, inevitably devolves into doing some variation of the same exercises. The monkey see, monkey do works well for me as I'm certainly not skilled in putting plans together nor do I have the interest in doing so."
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"The vast amount of plans available in addition to the daily sessions."
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"Ability to move among strength-focused plans (357, Aecteon, Rather 6, etc.). I really like the entire plan being posted (i.e. all 6 weeks and the overview)- easier to schedule workouts around travel and equipment limitations."
COMMON QUESTIONS:
Do you have any reviews or testimonials from athletes who have used your Athlete's Subscription
Yes. Click HERE.
Is it true you guarantee your stuff works?
Yes. If you purchase an Athletes’ Subscription, follow the training sessions as prescribed, and are not satisfied with the quality of the programming, notify us within 30 days of purchase, and we’ll refund your money, no questions asked.
How is MTI programming different than CrossFit?
This is a common question. Read our answer HERE.
You have a lot of competitors. Why should I choose MTI?
MTI is driven to improve mountain and tactical athletes' mission performance and keep them safe. This emphasis and focus on mission performance sets us apart. Read about more that sets us apart HERE.
If I purchase a plan or subscription, how do I access the programming?
All of our plans are online, accessible via username and password.
You can log in through our →Website or Mobile App →IOS and Android.
Do you have downloadable .pdf's of the training plans?
No. But you can print the programming, by week, from your browser. You access individual training plans online via a username and password.
Do you have a mobile app?
Yes, we do. Available for IOS and Android.
What is the difference between purchasing an individual training plan, packet of plans or an Athlete's Subscription?
- Plan - Like purchasing the DVD of the first Star Wars movie. You own it forever, including any updates we make to the plan.
- Packet - Like purchasing the DVD's of all the Star Wars movies. You own them forever, including any updates we make to the plans.
- Athlete's Subscription - Like subscribing to Netflix. You get access to all 200+ plan in our library, but lose access if you unsubscribe.
If I purchase an Athletes Subscription Can I cancel on my own, anytime?
Yes.
Do I have to contact MTI to cancel or can I do it myself?
You can do it yourself. Instructions HERE.
If I purchase a subscription and have questions about where to start or what plans(s) to use for my goals, will you help?
Yes. We answer dozens of training questions from athletes weekly. Email coach@mtntactical.com.
If you add new plans or update existing plans after I subscribe will I have access to them?
Yes. We are continuously adding training plans and packets (2-5/month) and updating plans. With your subscription you'll have access to all new plans, new courses and plan updates.
What Equipment is Required?
Click the "Required Equipment" tab to find out what equipment is required for the specific plan you are interested in.
Where do I find unfamiliar exercises?
See our Exercise Library HERE. The Run and Ruck Calculators are listed as exercises.
What about nutrition?
See our Nutritional Guidelines HERE.
Can I see sample training?
Click the “Sample Training” tab to see the entire first week of programming. You are encouraged to do it before purchasing.
What if I have more questions?
Email rob@mtntactical.com