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Join Dr. Carl Seger and Nate Barry as they discuss innovative fitness training with Rob Shaul, Founder of Mountain Tactical Institute. Explore Rob's holistic approach, combining base fitness with event-specific regimens for military and mountain athletes. Learn about the effectiveness of sled dragging for building leg strength and how ideal body weights are tailored to the demands of mountain sports. This episode is a deep dive into optimizing athletic performance through science-driven training strategies. Tune in to elevate your understanding of tactical and mountain athletics.
In Part 2 of The Real ResQ - Episode 167, host Jason Quinn continues his conversation with Rob Simpson, USCG Rescue Swimmer 699. Simpson wrote a powerful article for Mountain Tactical Institute titled: “Speaking to a Flight Doc about My Sleeping and Stress Struggles Got Me Grounded … But it was Worth It.” We learn about the details about the events discussed in Simpson's article. We hear how his mental health was affected by being a rescue swimmer and how he eventually sought help. While Simpson got grounded from flying, he used the time to come back stronger and it was not the end of his story. Simpson highlights the physical and emotional demands of being a rescue swimmer and the importance of addressing mental health issues. The conversation continues to discuss Rob's journey of recovery and the process of returning to flight duties. The key takeaways include the need for open communication, trust, and gratitude in dealing with mental health issues. Enjoy! This episode is powered by Vertical Helicasts. Thank you for sponsoring this episode of The Real ResQ: Axnes. Follow The Real ResQ on Facebook and Instagram and listen on Vertical Helicasts. References for this episode: Rob's Article
Our latest podcast episode, The Tactical Athlete and Quiet Professional with Rob Shaul from Mountain Tactical Athlete, is now available. In this episode, Marcus Sprague sits down with Rob Shaul, founder and president of the Mountain Tactical Institute, to discuss how Rob and his team design mission-directed fitness programs to assist tactical athletes. We talk about common pitfalls in today's law enforcement fitness programs and some strategies you can employ today to fix them and improve your mission readiness. We also delve into the keys to becoming a quiet professional, legal challenges to high jeopardy fitness assessments in law enforcement, and how physical fitness has proven to raise your performance level in a variety of other areas Check out his site: https://mtntactical.com/ Robs article on becoming a Quiet Professional: https://mtntactical.com/knowledge/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-quiet-professional/
On today's show, we're talking a bit more about fitness (with some firearms discussion mixed in of course)! We're thrilled to have Rob Shaul, lifelong gym rat and founder of Mountain Tactical Institute, on the show to discuss his business and his insights on the world of fitness. Rob is self-educated strength and conditioning coach who is certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. A 1990 graduate of the US Coast Guard Academy, he went on to found a number of fitness organizations starting with Mountain Athlete in Jackson (2007), Military Athlete (2009), and finally MTI in 2015. When it comes to fitness, you'll be hard pressed to find someone with more knowledge and experience! For more information and to view the show notes, visit: https://www.tacticalpay.com/podcast/
In this episode I'm talking with Rob Shaul. Rob is the Founder & President of the Mountain Tactical Institute based in Jackson, WY. Rob's a graduate of the Coast Guard Academy, entrepreneur and a lifelong gym rat turned strength and conditioning coach. He originally founded Mountain Athlete in 2007, to train climbing and ski mountaineering athletes. And today the Mountain Tactical Institute, situated near some of the best natural training grounds for elite athletes any in North America, specializes in training programs for mountain, military and first responders, but also offers general fitness training, all based from Rob's decades of research and first-hand experience working with individuals who's way of life is elite performance, and pushing the limits.
Episode 028 of Beyond the Call Rob Shaul, the Founder and President of Mountain Tactical Institute, shares details on his unique training programs for law enforcement as well as other first responders. He also shares tips on how to stay fit for your specific job. Learn more about Rob and Mountain Tactical Institute at www.mtntactical.com.
This podcast is about trekking poles. Trekking poles are a surprisingly contentious piece of gear in the UL world. Their utility and usefulness is endlessly debated, and the science that backs up manufacturer claims is all over the map. It’s a murky world, but Andrew and Ryan jump in with both feet (and two poles each) to help you make some sense of it. The guys kick things off by interviewing Rob Shaul, founder and owner of the Mountain Tactical Institute. Rob makes a living training mountain athletes and military service members deployed in mountains regions, so he knows his stuff. MTI has conducted a few studies that measure the effectiveness of trekking poles on athletes under load. The interview covers those studies: how they were constructed and what they ultimately prove (or don’t prove). In the second interview, Ryan and Andrew chat with James Marco, a longtime Backpacking Light member and experienced UL backpacker. James provides some context to some of the most well trod trekking pole questions and shares his tips for MYOG poles. After the interviews, Ryan shares several scientific studies in an attempt to shed light on the big trekking pole questions: do poles make you faster? Improve your balance? Save energy? Reduce strain and impact? Next, the guys chat about the most contentious trekking pole statements the internet has to offer. If you’ve ever been in a forum fight about trekking poles, chances are you’ve heard a few of the things they cover in this section. This episode’s Gear section is a brief overview of BPL’s recent Trekking Pole Gear Guide. Ryan shares a few of his favorite poles, including a few that surprised him! In the Hiker Hack’s segment Ryan talks trekking pole field repair, and Andrew has a question for listeners concerning a common thru-hiker trekking pole breakdown. Click here for show notes This podcast is brought to you ad-free by the subscribing members of backpackinglight.com. Please leave us a review and rating, it helps other people find our show!
We live in a time of hype and self-aggrandizement. But my guest today argues that what the world needs more of are quiet professionals -- people who’s only focus is to get the job done well. His name is Rob Shaul and he’s the founder and president of Mountain Tactical Institute. We had Rob on the podcast last year to discuss his physical fitness philosophy. Today on the show, I talk to Rob about his philosophy towards work and life that he’s laid out in a series of essays on his site about what it means to be a quiet professional. We begin by unpacking the foundational definition of a quiet professional, and then Rob walks us through the traits and attributes he thinks one must develop to embody this ideal. Rob’s ideas are refreshingly understated in a culture that puts a premium on bombast. Get the full show notes at aom.is/quietprofessional.com
Rob Shaul is the founder of Mountain Tactical Institute. Rob trains first responders, military athletes, and tier 1 operators.He got his start in Wyoming, training mountain athletes. When members of the military got wind of his success, they started seeking him out to help them climb the mountains of Afghanistan. When first responders learned about […]
On this episode Adam is joined by Rob Shaul, founder and head strength coach at the Mountain Tactical Institute in Jackson, Wyoming. Rob and his team have been exclusively training mountain and tactical athletes longer than virtually anyone else in the industry and know what works and what doesn’t where it matters most—in the field. More importantly Rob and his team have a near fanatical dedication to testing and proving that their systems, programs and training produce the results they’re looking for whether they’re training a hunter, free-skier, solider or LE officer. These guys are always questioning and always looking to improve upon everything they produce and recommend. MTI is without a doubt one of the best training resources for the mountain athlete available today. If you’re not sure how to train for backcountry pursuits this episode will set the record straight! Web: www.mtntactical .com Chassis Integrity Article: Evolution of our Chassis Integrity Theory Instagram: @mountain_tactical
We don't normally think of soldiers and first responders as "professional athletes," but that's exactly how my guest today argues they should see themselves. His name is Rob Shaul, and he's the founder and president of the Mountain Tactical Institute -- a research organization dedicated to creating fitness programming that takes workouts outside the gym and gives them a mission-centered focus. Rob believes that soldiers, police officers, and fire fighters, as well as folks who participate in strenuous mountain activities like rock climbing and backcountry skiing, should view themselves as tactical athletes and train not just to train, but for a purpose outside the gym. Today on the show, Rob and I discuss what makes the Mountain Tactical Institute’s mission-focused approach to fitness different from other organizations, why it is that soldiers and first responders should think of themselves as professional athletes, why soldiers in Afghanistan started following his fitness programming for mountain climbers, why there are so many out-of-shape first responders on active duty, and how to train to become a "tactical athlete," even if you're a civilian.