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The creator of Terminator Training Method, Kevin Smith, has been lifting weights and chasing peak performance for the past 17 years, the last 11 of which spent as a member of the US Army Special Forces. His obsession with strength and conditioning, nutrition, health improvement, and personal development have driven him to begin his own journey in the fitness industry. This podcast will include information and conversation on a wide variety of topics, including strength training, endurance training and conditioning, nutrition (for performance, body composition, and health), habit formation, and how to optimize your life. If you're sick of being misinformed or mislead, and interested in leveling up, this is the podcast for you.
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Today's topics 00:00:00 — Intro 00:01:19 — Ranger School ruck failure 00:07:33 — How to earn strong peer ratings during Team Week 00:15:54 — How to deal with ADHD 00:22:36 — Bodyweight vs run/ruck performance 00:25:40 — Deadlift swaps in JG3 (hex bar vs RDLs) 00:29:24 — Sleep prep vs selection reality 00:35:04 — Naps, sleep debt, and recovery 00:33:38 — Ruck Run Lift + odd-object carries 00:40:59 — Muay Thai during selection prep 00:48:25 — Five-mile PRs & endurance benchmarks 00:49:25 — ...
Happy 2026! In light of the new year, today’s episode is a breakdown of 9 habits I've developed over the last ~5 years of my personal development journey that have delivered the highest ROI with regard to mental health, productivity, fitness/recovery, sleep, relationships, and overall success and fulfillment. Whether you’re a NY resolution person or not, perhaps one or 2 sparks something in you to change. Let me know if you’re gonna try one or if you’ve already seen benefits from any of...
Sale announcement: All TTM programs are 25% off with code XMAS2025. Sale goes till 11:59 EST NYE. https://terminatortraining.com/ Today’s topics: Sleep after long runs200s vs longer repeatsSFRE taper strategyIntensity without form lossBest rice & grinds flavorPost-OSUT detraining timelineFavorite part of my jobFast 2-mile, slow 5-mile–filling gapRepeat 2/5-mile programDeficit + hybrid performanceCream of rice v. rice n grinds18X leadership debateLocal gym recommendationsQues...
JG3.0 Sale still live! (Ends tomorrow—20 Dec, 2025 at 11:59PM) Use code JG3FIT at checkout for 25% off! In today’s episode, I break down 12 major training mistakes I made as a green beret that I’d go back and change if I knew better. I made these mistakes so, assuming you listen, you don’t have to. I had a great time shooting this one. It’s chock full of nuggets and applies to SO MANY people’s training tendencies—future, current and even former SOF (as well as just general hard chargers). I p...
Great news! Jacked Gazelle 3.0 is out and ready for purchase. To get it marked down 25%, use the code JG3FIT at checkout (discount runs till 11:59pm Friday, December 19) Option 40, ranger-school damageBest TTM fat-loss program Hyrox for SFAS fitnessConditioning finishers after liftingRunning RPE: breathing vs legsSourdough flour type questionBack squats versus belt squatsSmith machine versus barbell squatsMeal plans from TTM recipesOne-on-one coaching pricingJacked Gazelle plus ru...
JG 3.0 will release FRIDAY, 3 December. Stay Tuned! Join my mailing list for the latest updates, sale info, etc. Today's Questions Donating blood and training recoveryPurpose of shakeout run before PT testRecovery prep for older candidates at selectionDeload or go back-to-back between programsJogging rest during repeats in JG 2.0Air runner intervals vs outdoor runningZone 2 treadmill runs in bad weatherBreaking a 15-rep pull-up plateauWhich phase to start Ruck Run Lift four months outAd...
Cyber Monday Sale All Terminator Training Method PDF programs and the SOF Prep Recovery Guide Ebook are 40% off with code CYBERMONDAY thru Wednesday 3 December at 11:59 p.m. Episode Summary Kevin shares six Special Forces habits that helped him grow Terminator Training Method from a side project into a thriving coaching business with a long waitlist—and how you can apply them to SOF prep, entrepreneurship, or just being a higher-performing human. What You’ll Learn (6 SF Habits → Business &am...
Black Friday Sale Announcement: Every TTM training program is 50% off site-wide. No code needed. This is the biggest sale of the year! Visit: terminatortraining.com TrainHeroic Team is 25% off for your first 3 months: T-850 Rebuilt Today's topics Breathing and zone 2Weighted pull upsMy favorite cheat mealFavorite ab exercisesRanger School prepSFAS run pacingLand nav practiceJacked Gazelle 2.0 and ACFTNew hybrid programInterval pacing mistakesMarathon and ultra plansTwo and Five Mi...
Warm-ups & cool-downsRower drag factor (zone 2 vs sprints)Favorite saucesHigh-calorie snacksFatigue vs motivationNon-running speed work (base phase)Golf bag setupWalking vs jogging recoveriesWind resistance on treadmillSweaty hands / grip on carriesTrainability of strength endurancePost-training nutrition timingDisqualified 18X → 11B pathOne-year-out Delta prep (T-850 + RRL)Ideal base-building lengthBaseline fitness for T-850High mileage run/ruck for selectionDeadlift improvement (frequen...
Today's Q&A Topics: -SF team culture / views on drinking -Grip limiting heavy lifts -Grip endurance (SFAS) -Pendulum squat rep ranges -Supplement brands (NSF) -Belt squat / Pit Shark -High-carb refeeds -Weekly run frequency (SFAS) -Net carbs vs total -Infantry vs SOF -Kevin’s current training focus -41-min 5-mile improvement -25 hard miles vs 80/20 -Dorsiflexion mobility -Recovery conditioning vs zone 2 -Backwards sled drag alternatives -Red meat & heart health -Increasing lift intens...
Today's topics: -Creatine loading -80/20 running (Zone 2 vs higher intensity) -David Goggins -Heavy single-leg squats as primary movement -Barefoot shoes -“High-protein” processed foods (Kodiak cakes, protein pasta) -Melatonin -Weighted circuit training -Energy gels / intra-workout carbs -Egg whites -Keto diet --- Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast. --- Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training Cwench supplements: C...
SALE: All 9 TTM PDF Products site wide are 30% off till 4 November. Use the code FALL2025 at checkout for the discount. *note that program prices will increase immediately following the sale. We switched it up today with an overrated/underrated episode 2000s rap and hip hopCrossFitNorwegian 4×4 / VO₂max-focused workouts for selection prepUsing a fan while you sleepSwim sessions (in a military/selection context)TRT (testosterone replacement therapy)Inverted rows and TRX face pullsIntermittent ...
Note: I had some mic issues so this was recorded on Mac speakers. May need to turn it up a bit Question topics: Block vs. concurrent periodization (SOF prep) Optimizing early AM PT tests High vs. low rep squats for SFAS prep Why I left the military How hard is CQB in OTC? Pre race/test/event self-talk Last 6 months pre-OSUT (18X) PT tests fatigued vs. fresh Body comp vs. performance pre dive school Effects of 1 month off training High step count pre-SFAS Conditioning & hypertr...
🚨SALE! each SOF Bundle item is 25% off with code SOF25. 🚨 Sale ends Wednesday Oct. 15. Today's Question Topics: -Land nav practice in urban areas -Pre OSUT training for 18X -SOPC mandatory for all? -Artificial sweeteners -Training hours/week pre selection -Option 40 Vs 18X -Running & legs on same day: yay or nay? -Overreaching/peaking/tapering for SFAS -18 months of TTM programs (pre selection) -Knee sleeves pros & cons -Pre selection prep programming -My favorite lifts for each musc...
Today's Topics IntroShould I mimic lack of fueling during SFAS training?Rucking volume on 2&5 Mile Program vs RRL programIs 16 weeks enough for SFAS selection prep?Preventing tendonitis from rope climbs1-Year return SFAS prepRunning/rucking in a calorie deficit Do calories “reset” daily for night shift workers?Sore hamstring, do I push through or pause running?Ideal carbs to be in deficit, and is MyFitnessPal worth it? Best TTM program for cutting fatTips for non-selects returni...
Sale: 25% off all TTM Programs with code: FALL25 at checkout Sale remains live till 11:59PM Monday, 22 September This episode breaks down the differences, similarities and misconceptions about fitness for SFAS, The SF Q course and life on an ODA. Timestamps Intro/sale announcement 0:00 SFAS 2:24 Gate week: 6:00 Land nav: 9:43 Team week: 10:45 SFAS programming: 15:40 SFQC/ODA characteristics: 18:38 Q course/ODA fitness requirements: 24:17 Traits to possess: 29:30 Programming for Q/ODA: 32:00 D...
Today’s Topics -high carries at SFAS -fitness on deployment -SFRE prep -1:1 coaching slots -SFAS vs. RRL -running w/ weight vest -Arnold split w/ running -2-3 months pre selection -speed work vs. Z2 -Greek yogurt alternatives -rucking around unit PT -run improvement expectations -ideal pre-selection TTM program order -AFSOF selection program -JG for SMU prep? -SF officer vs. enlisted -my clients’ SFAS success rate -RRL for SMU prep -getting enough protein w/o too much fat -Ranger prep a...
Today's topics: How I’d change the army fitness test Ruck recommendations PEDs in SOF Losing muscle for run gains Emphasizing running vs. rucking when good at both Running on a bulk Heavy bag for non-impact cardio Q course advice Getting rhabdo Lifting while base building Integrating land nav into SFAS prep Overcoming running struggles Best recovery method Things I’ve changed my mind on --- Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the p...
RRL Sale: TTM25 For 25% off Ruck | Run | Lift (Active for 96 hours post-release) In this episode, I break down the new TTM program, Ruck | Run | Lift (RRL) Topics: Reviews and thank youWhich goals this program is appropriate for Choose your own adventure explanationDurationPhase by phase breakdownWeekly splitProgramming principles (volume, intensity, sequencing, etc.)Expected resultsThen the episode opens up for 12 specific questions from my IG prompt. Topics: which selections it’s...
SOF Bundle Sale: 25% off all SOF Bundle Products (AUTO Discount) Includes: JG 1&2, RRL, SFAS, 2&5, SOF Prep E-book Sale Ends 11:59PM on Sunday, 24 Aug, 2025 Today's Topics What to focus on pre-selection Maine pros and cons Squats & deadlifts and rucking performance OSUT prep Powerlifting biased hybrid program Base build pre 2&5 mile My 18 & 40 mile ruck times Shoulder issues post-run Acclimating to altitude SSB vs. Back vs. Front squats Cutting tips Pre selection jitters...
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