Kevin Smith

Terminator Training Show

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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...

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Kevin Smith

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Episode 166 - Q&A: BJJ & Fitness Programming, Fixing Low Testosterone, Ranger School Prep, Ruck & Boots For SFAS, Grip Protocols for Team Week, Peptide Use Recap, Power Training & More! 24.05.2025 1:13:48

🚨 MDW Program Sale: 30% off all TTM PDF products , no code! ( Sale ends Monday 26 May at Midnight)🚨 Today’s Q&A Topics Training post surgery/injury Ranger school programming Best ruck and boots for SFAS Peptide update Pre/post workout nutrition Negotiating Air Assault (and other schools) during SFAS prep Playing golf vs. rucking BJJ/MMA and maintaining fitness Low Testosterone solutions Grip...

Episode 165: Heat Training 101 - How To Crush (& Stay Alive On) Summer Runs, Rucks & Selections 20.05.2025 48:40

Today's episode breaks down everything you need to know about heat adaptation. The consequences of overlooking it range from piss poor performance (BEST case scenario) to heat injury (exhastion, stroke, cramps) to actual death (it happens more than it should). Don't show up unprepared. This episode will show you the way. Sections -What is heat training -Who it applies to -Why it matters...

Episode 164 - Q&A: My Delta Selection Prep, Chat GPT Programs, OCS v. SFAS Prep, Speed Work In Heat, Mobility Formula, Would I Pass SFAS Land Nav?, Training & FTXs, Fitness Re-gains &More! 14.05.2025 1:14:49

Today’s Q&A topics: -SMU prep mileage -Anti-chaffage training -Chat GPT programs? -Balancing training w/ field exercises -Faster rucking (ep 163) -Speed work in the heat -TTM programs for SF pipeline -Army OCS prep -Stretching during OSUT -Is sugar bad or good? -Cardio tips during a bulk -Creatine for endurance -Running in boots for SFAS prep -Weight vest walking pros/cons -Would I pass the S...

Episode 163: How to Achieve Rucking DOMINANCE (Crush Selection, 12 Milers, Ranger School) 08.05.2025 1:07:12

Today’s episode breaks down rucking from soup to nuts. If you want to smash an upcoming selection, school, or ruck PR, look no further. Sections: Intro -Why listen to me? My rucking background and PRs My clients' success with rucking -Rucking Vs. Ruck Running -The traits and skills of a great Rucker (reverse engineering rucking) -Nuances of rucking -Rucking plan: how to set up your Running...

Episode 162 - Q&A: Dealing W/ Haters (Joining SOF), 2 Mile Run Speed, Grip Strength Training, Elevation Training, Balancing Weight loss/Performance, Shift Work Sleep Tips & More! 01.05.2025 1:05:23

Today's question topics Rifle sling in a trauma scenario Getting back to lifting after sickness Shift work & sleep habits 2 Mile improvements Vivo barefoot recommendations Grip strength for pull ups Active recovery vs. rest days Z2 vs. Z3 When to use the sauna Training at elevation Intra workout carb options Weightloss and performance goals (calorie cycling) Dealing w/ criticism for go...

Episode 161 - Q&A: SERE School Recovery, Road Vs. Trail Running, SF Officer Vs. Enlisted (Pros/Cons), Extreme Calorie Deficits, Ruck Trainers vs. Rucks, Cramp Mitigation, Rucking In Wet Boots & More! 25.04.2025 1:03:36

Today's Question topics Extreme calorie deficits SWCS Instructor time Ruck programming Ruck trainers vs. standard rucks SERE school recovery Road Vs. Trail running Run gains post 2&5 mile program Turkish getups for SFAS prep Officer Vs. Enlisted in SF Tempo & fartlek run pacing Adding rest days to programs Maintenance cardio during gain phase Dog walking rant Rotating running shoes R...

Episode 160: 10 Big Nutrition Mistakes Sabotaging Your SOF Selection Prep 18.04.2025 51:46

🚨Easter Weekend Sale!🚨 - All TTM Products are 30% off! (no code needed) This is the cheapest programs will ever be again (prices increase 1 May). Act fast! Programs Recovery & Nutrition Guide This episode discusses the major nutrition mistakes I see with SOF hopefuls. Nutrition can indeed be MAKE or BREAK, and this episode will help you avoid the BREAK path and guide you along the MAKE path....

Episode 159 - Q&A: Olympic Lifts For SFAS Prep, Vo2 Max Vs. Lactate Threshold, Will I Run the 50K?, Rucking Vs. Running Crossover, My Top Book Rec, RPE Vs. HR (Zone 2), OSUT Fitness, Nicotine; Yay or Nay? & More! 12.04.2025 56:19

today's topics with TIMESTAMPS! Intro: 0:00 1:11 thoughts on protein 1:55 maintenance running 3:56 nicotine pros and cons 9:06 using kit/weight vests in training 12:10 sauna use/heat tolerance 13:53 50k: quit or tough it out? 16:32 training to be less of a NARP 21:48 Vo2 Max vs. Lactate Threshold 24:33 coffee intake cutoff 27:17 fitness at AIT (gain/lose/maintain) 29:26 rucking/rucking abilit...

Episode 158 - Q&A: Ranger School RPA Prep, Foot Care W/ Rucking, My Top 5 Supplements, Crushing Pushups, TTM SMU Program?, Best Run Times at SFAS, Ranger School Recovery, Injury Mitigation in SOF, & MORE! 04.04.2025 1:21:49

Topics Crosstraining SFAS prep BYOP Optimal run times for SFAS Run progress 1:1 coaching update Programs for novices Ranger School Recovery Assault bike/Z2 TTM Program For Delta Selection? My RHR Avoiding injury in SOF Running at elevation vs. sea level RPA prep Compression Z3 v. Z2 Cross training/run improvements JG1.0 v 2&5 run gains Pushup improvement Keto/fasting and performance Best subs...

Episode 157: 30 No-BS Tips to CRUSH A Career in SOF (Training, Team Room, Home Life, Personal Development) 30.03.2025 58:27

SOF Bundle Sale : 25% off with code SOF25 (till 11:59 PM March 31st) ALL FIVE SOF Bundle Items (SFAS, 2&5, JG, JG2.0, Recovery/Nutrition Ebook) This episode breaks down 30 tips to enhance your effectiveness in SOF, inside the team room, on deployment, at home, and in your health and fitness. Tips discussed: (1-10 Fitness/Training) 1) Generalize, don't specialize 2) Consistency > all 3)...

Episode 156 - Q&A: SFAS Taper Tips, ACFT Ball Throw Mastery, Boots For SFAS, Pacing the Unknown (Gate Week), Low Carb/Fasting & Performance, SFAS Prep W/ Frequent FTXs, Swimming Improvement, Run Warmups & MORE! 20.03.2025 1:11:01

Today’s Q&A topics include: -Testing ACFT pre OSUT -Boot selection for SFAS -Turkish getups over/underrated -Taper activities for SFAS -Intermittent Fasting, Low Carb & feuling -Ruck programming for Fan Dance -JG, JG2.0, T-850 equipment needs -2 year plan for Marine OCS -Heavy legs during runs -Smashing the SPT & plank on ACFT -Prepping for SFAS around FTXs -How to improve swimming -Fi...

Episode 155: My Ranger School Experience; A Phase By Phase Recap 13.03.2025 51:21

SALE: JG & JG2.0 are on sale now thru the weekend Code: RUNLIFT for 25% off at checkout This episode breaks down my Ranger School Experience as an E-6 Green Beret. Showing up prepared. Phase by phase breakdown RAP week Darby Fountains Florida (x2🤦‍♂️) Lessons learned Pro-tips (what to do and not to do) New Program: Jacked Gazelle 2.0 EBook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide Program...

Episode 154: My Suggested Ruck/Run Times Pre-SFAS, Old School GBs' Selection Prep, Becoming Injury-Proof, Life Experience In SFAS, Sleep in SUT, Pre-OSUT Fitness, Programming Leg Day & Speed Work 05.03.2025 1:03:36

Podcast Listener Special Sale: code SOFPREP25 for 25% off SFAS Prep SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide Ends 7 March at 11:59PM Today’s question topics -Sleep in SUT -Ruck standards for SFAS -18X vs. big Army then SF -TTM BJJ Program in future? -1 year Plan Pre Airforce PJ Pipeline -Speed work on leg day? -My all time Squat, Bench, DL, 1mi, 2mi, 5mi PRs -Oldest person to get selected -Imp...

Episode 153: The 6 Main Things Holding You Back From Hitting Run & Ruck PRs (That Have Nothing to do With Fitness or Training) 23.02.2025 38:30

In this episode, I discuss the top 7 ways to put up better run and ruck times on test day...that have nothing to do with your fitness levels and/or your training plan. Of course, training is crucial for improving fitness, and I've discussed countless ways to get faster at both of these activities in the past. But these 7 tips are things you can implement to hit a PR if you hypothetically had...

Episode 152 - Q&A: Delta Selection Prep, Staying Fit Post-OSUT/Pre-SOPC, 5x5 Man-Maker Pros & Cons, Boots For Gate Week, Smashing Language School, Q-Course Prep, My FAVORITE UNCRUSTABLE, & More! 14.02.2025 1:25:12

🚨 Sale on the TTM SOF bundle 🚨 (Jacked Gazelle, Jacked Gazelle 2.0, 2&5 mile run, SFAS Prep & SOF Prep Recovery & Nutrition Guide) Use Code SOF30 For discount . Sale ends Sunday the 16th at midnight! Today’s Topics (27 Questions!!) Delta selection prep considerations Adding running to TTM hypertrophy program My best program My max heart rate Knees popping during squats Consideration...

Episode 151 - Q&A: VOICE DEPTH TRUTH REVEALED, Cadence & Running Injuries, SFAS Prep When Always In The Field, JG 1.0 Vs. 2.0, Book Recommendations, My Fondest SF Memories, Muscle Gain on High Mileage, Mobility Mistakes & More! 10.02.2025 1:08:04

Today's topics: -Scandal settled: Whether or not my voice actually sounds like it does on all my episodes (don't miss the very beginning 😂) -The downsides of erratic sleep schedules -How to negotiate cutting and run performance -Run cadence increase but still getting injured? -Run then lift? Or Lift then run? -Differences between Jacked gazelle Vs. Jacked Gazelle 2.0 -My favorite books...

Episode 150: Q&A - Running MPW & Strength Gains, Prior Experience For OTC, Swimming for SFAS Prep, SUT Prep, BCAAS v. EAAS, Intra Workout Carbs, & MORE! 02.02.2025 1:08:00

How long it takes to build 'optimal fitness' Adjusting sessions in 2&5 mile program 1:1 coaching updates Base building duration How many MPW when also looking to get strong Bodyfat % for SOF guys and why not to be fat Training for the ACFT Fasted cardio Does prior infantry/SOF expereince help in OTC? Pull up improvement Swimming for SFAS prep BCAAs - spoken EAAS (code TERMINATOR_TRAI...

Episode 149: Q&A (Long Form Questions) Winter Vs. Summer SFAS, How to Not Suck At Land Nav, Becoming a Rucking Beast, Sleep & Food Deprivation Training, SFAS Advice for Short Kings & More! 27.01.2025 47:41

Today's show includes more in depth questions from my Google Form Q&A. These questions don't have a character limit, and are therefore more contextual. Topics included: Pros and cons of SFAS in cold weather vs. warmer weather How to overcome the inherent disadvantages of being a Short King Why it's critical to train if your goal is fat loss (and how to approach it) Practicing be...

Episode 148 - Q&A: Optimal Body Composition For SFAS, Speed Work Programming, BJJ w/ Hybrid Training, Run Faster w/ LESS Effort, Busting Plateaus, Rebuilding Run Base & More! 20.01.2025 1:09:52

SALE: Until 11:59 PM Tuesday, Jan. 21, get 25% off (automatic discount) the TTM SOF bundle, which includes: SOF Prep Recovery & Nutrition Guide 2 & 5 Mile Run Program Jacked Gazelle 1.0 Jacked Gazelle 2.0 TTM SFAS Prep Program Today's question topics: Speed work programming considerations BJJ/MMA w/ hybrid programming How long a cut should take Pat Mac vs. Shrek Mcphee Vs. Dutch Chri...

Episode 147 - Q&A: Carry Loads at SFAS, Cruise Intervals Vs. Tempo, Gate Week at SFAS, Ruck Waist Strap Fastened vs. Unfastened, Selection While Injured?, Hex Vs. Conventional DL, Busting A Bench Plateau, & MORE! 12.01.2025 1:16:36

Today’s question topics included: -Minimum bodyweight pre-Ranger school - Best ruck to train with -Going to selection while injured -Low carry weights at SFAS -Front squat alternatives for lack of wrist mobility -Training tips for hot weather -Walking/light cardio while overtrained -Hex bar DL vs conventional -Will I still be walking at 100 years old? -Lifting/calisthenics post long run -Cruise in...

Episode 146 - Q&A: Training Post-Ranger School, Rucking for Short Kingz, SBD #s For SFAS, Smashing 2 Mile Runs, Tempo Vs. Threshold, Run Plateaus, and MORE! 03.01.2025 1:07:04

Today's question topics: programming and exercise selection post ranger school systems training vs pace training 2 mile improvement Running ultras as active duty SOF Ruck tips for short kings Running plateaus Why rest days are important Rucking in minimalist shoes Speed loss rate when only doing easy runs Pros and cons of fat burners SFAS prep recovery strategies - EBook: SOF Selection Recov...

Episode 145: Q&A - Best Speed Workouts, Getting Out of a Rut, Fastest Route to Delta Force, Q-Course Fitness,Tips For 18X-rays Pre-OSUT, Getting Dropped From OTC, SFAS Prep While Injured & MORE! 26.12.2024 1:01:49

Hope everyone had a great Christmas!! Sale on all TTM PDF products is ON from now till the end of the day New Year's Day. 30% off, no code necessary ( EBook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide ) Today’s Listener Questions: - The importance of running cadence -My favorite speed workouts -What I listen to on runs -Cwench protein/electrolytes ( Cwench products : code terminator_trainin...

Episode 144 - The SFAS Success Formula With Retired Green Beret, Dr. David Walton (TF Voodoo) 20.12.2024 2:34:29

Dr. David Walton, commonly known as TF Voodoo, is a retired Green Beret officer who served an ODA Team Leader with 7th Special Forces Group. Since retiring, he's become widely known as the world's leading expert on Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS), where he's played an integral role in optimizing every aspect of it to ensure the Army Special Forces select only the most...

Episode 143 - Q&A: Smashing 5 Miles in All Terrain, Optimal Age for SFAS/SMU Selection, Is HIIT A Must-Do for SFAS Prep, The FORMULA for Intra-Ruck Fueling/Hydration, Running & Muscle Gain, Optimizing 2-a-day Training & More! 07.12.2024 1:04:57

Today's question topics include -prepping for a 5 mile TT in hilly terrain -do I still do medical training? -coming back to running after being sick -intra workout fuel in calorie deficit -fewer/longer vs more/shorter zone 2 sessions -dressing for cold weather running -creatine & caffeine in SFAS prep -push/pull/legs vs. full body -clif bars intra ruck fuel? And how to optimally fuel -opt...

Episode 142 - Q&A: Proving Yourself On an ODA, SFAS Recovery Tips, Quit These 2 Things Before Selection, Costly Rucking Mistake, Building Grip Strength, Transitioning Into Speed Work & more! 26.11.2024 1:15:06

Take advantage of the Black Friday Sale! All TTM Programs & Ebook are 40% off till Monday the 2nd. Today's Q&A topics included: -splitting conditioning & lifting sessions -recovering from SFAS -my go-to meals -pull volume vs. push volume -BJJ during selection prep -land nav practice locations -curved runner vs. outdoor running -1:1 coaching updates -transitioning into speed work f...