Kevin Smith

Terminator Training Show

Health EN ↓ 216 episodes

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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Health

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www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 141 - Q&A: Deloads In SFAS Prep, Test-Boosting Supplements, SFAS Standards vs. My #s To Shoot For, Building Upper Back For Rucking, Repeats for 5 Mile Improvement & More! 22.11.2024

today's episode covered the following topics: - 1K vs 1 mile repeats for 5 mile speed - Pros and cons of kettlebells - My time management strategies - Jacked Gazelle 1.0 vs. 2.0 - Building the traps/upper back for rucking - Reaper formations - Over-doing it vs. under-doing it for SFAS prep - Gatorade & Powerade for hydration/performance - Testosterone boosting supplements - Deloads during...

Episode 140: JON HAMILTON (Infinite Grit); The MOST Critical Physical & Character Traits For SFAS Success 14.11.2024

Today I welcomed Jon Hamilton from Infitinite Grit onto the show for a long discussion on a wide range of topics. In the the first hour of the show we dive into Jon's background in the military, to include his early wake up call in EOD school and his subsequent career in the 160th and The Army Special Forces. We then transitioned to present day and discussed his current online coaching busine...

Episode 139 - Q&A: (Fixed Audio) Jacked Gazelle 2.0, 2-a-days For SFAS Prep, Best Squat Variations for SFAS Prep, Pull-ups May be Messing You Up, What is Too Old/Young For SOF, Optimize Health & Performance w/ Blood Work, Is 'Greens Fasting' A Smart Idea? 11.11.2024

AMPED to announce that the wait is over; Jacked Gazelle 2.0 is officially out and ready for purchase! For a limited time only, you can get it for 25% off (automatic discount). Get ready to take your strength, endurance and athleticism to the next level with JG 2.0 Today is part 2 of the q&a from last week. Topics included: -Rest Periods for max gains -flexing muscles for better potential gains...

Episode 138 - Q&A: Crucial Strategies for Land Navigation Success, Mastering Tempo & Speed Work, My Go-To Supplements For Health & Performance, Why Stretching & Foam Rolling are OVERrated, Tips for PM Training & Still Sleeping Great & more! 03.11.2024

In today's Q&A episode I answered more detailed questions from my new ask me anything google form ( find it here to have your question answered in a future show ). As such, there were slightly fewer questions than usual but more context was given. Questions included: -When running repeats or tempo runs, my legs give out before my heart rate reaches zone four or five, how can you train thi...

Episode 137 - 35 KEY Pieces Of Advice for Young, Aspiring SOF Candidates 25.10.2024

This episode includes 35 pieces of advice I'd give my 21 year old self as a now 35 year old former Green Beret to experience success and smooth sailing throughout my preparation and career. While this advice is technically biased towards aspiring SOF, I believe it's applicable to anyone looking to achieve big things and any arena. The topics discussed include: 1) You’re doing enough. Tra...

Episode 136 - Q&A: Ultramarathon Pre SFRE?, SMU Selection Vs. SFAS, Shin Splint Mitigation, Intra Workout Carbs, Rope Climbing Tips, Cold Weather Running & More! 20.10.2024

Programs / Ebook on sale till end of day Monday: 30% off, automatic discount! Today's Questions: -I'm six months out from SFRE. I built a base to 40 miles a week. Should I do an ultra two months prior? -Is the T eight 50 program the training that you personally do right now? -Any advice on getting back to sleep at 4:00 AM after I wake up to pee and loosen sleepiness? -should you use intr...

Episode 135 - Q&A: PED Use For Selection Prep, Weekly Mileage for SFAS Prep, Maintaining Fitness at OSUT, Pushup/Pull Up Improvement Strategies, Binge Drinking And Performance, Scrolling Between Sets & More! 13.10.2024

Today’s quick episode covered additional questions from the most recent IG Q&A. They included: -Tips and tricks you did to bring up pushups -Only rucking in zone two versus shorter intense rush sessions for SFAS prep -Staying in shape for SFAS while in OSUT -Downsides of scrolling between sets -PEDs in SOF/for selection prep -The power of ranger panties -Ruck/run miles per week for SFAS prep -...

Episode 134 - Q&A: Why More People Should Train Full Body, Ideal Body Composition For SFAS, Weekly Mileage for SMU Selection Prep, Using Straps During SFAS Prep, Pacing Runs Better, Sumo Vs. Conventional DL, Eating for Performance While Cutting & More! 05.10.2024

Today's Q&A topics included: How to base build on Jacked Gazelle Identifying and intervening with overtraining Rule # 1: always look cool Peri workout nutrition in a deficit for max performance My thoughts on the 'impossible mile' 1 year plan for MARSOC A&S How to identify whether you need a coach for SFAS or not Improving running form to be less of a stomper Body compositio...

Episode 133 - Q&A: Lower Body Lifting Mistakes For SFAS Prep, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, How to Alleviate DOMS, Avoiding Injury at Airborne School, Run Pacing Strategies, Pull-up/Push-up Improvement & More! 29.09.2024

~30 Hours remain on the TTM Fall Kickoff SALE: from now till the end of September, all orders of TTM PDF products on the site are 30% off with code FALL30. TTM Programs SOF Selection Prep Recovery & Nutrition Guide Today's topics included an overflow of unanswered questions from the last 2 Q&As on IG: Optimal fueling strategies for training How to alleviate DOMS Best program for RASP...

Episode 132 - Q&A: The FORMULA for Getting Selected, Why Recent Selection Rate Was Low, Overcoming Fear Of Heights, Why To Think Twice Before Popping NSAIDs, Post SFAS Recovery Tips, Ranger School At 35, Running & Bodyweight & More! 26.09.2024

Fall Kickoff SALE: from now till the end of September, all orders of TTM PDF products on the site are 30% off with code FALL30. TTM Programs   SOF Selection Prep Recovery & Nutrition Guide Today's questions: How much does bodyweight weight affect running? -I saw you suggested limiting NSAIDs. Why? -Ranger school at 35 years old, how much lasting health implications would it cause? -What a...

Episode 131: What I'd Focus On If I Were 1 YEAR Out From SFAS 21.09.2024

In this episode, I broke down a 1 year SFAS plan, broken down into quarters. I talk about the main fitness, character building, and personal development concepts for the following time frames: Today (hypothetically 1 year out) D minus 12-9 months (tomorrow - 9 months out) D minus 9-6 months (9 months out - 6 months out) D minus 6-3 months (6 months out - 3 months out) D minus 3 months-10 days (3 m...

Episode 130 - Q&A: Crossfit & Running, Pacing Repeats Effectively, SFAS Prep w/ Injury, Mixing & Matching Programs, Fixing Underdeveloped Back, 3 Most Important Types of Runs, Optimal Running Frequency & MORE! 14.09.2024

Topics in today’s HIGH question volume podcast: Combining 2&5 mi running w/ other lifting Properly pacing run repeats Crossfit & running improvements Examples of the principle of specificity Differences between Jacked Gazelle & t-850 Objective vs/ subjective recovery metrics Optimal running frequency for 2/5 mile Benefits of rower/assault bike in place of running 3 most important types...

Episode 129 - Q&A: Tips For A 21 Day Non-Select, Training While Cutting, Ruck/Run Frequency for SFAS Prep, Low Testosterone & Metabolism, Losing Strength/Endurance Adaptations, Programming Carries, Treadmill Pros & Cons & MORE! 06.09.2024

Today's Q&A topics included: Training while cutting Lifting while base building (2&5 mi program) Low Testosterone and metabolic rate Music while running; yay or nay? Fitness/sleep wearables/smartwatches How long it takes to lose fitness adaptations Sleep duration vs. consistency Programming carries Running shoe review and considerations Benefits/drawbacks of treadmill work Smashing SF...

Episode 128 - Overrated/Underrated Pt. 2: Creatine, 80/20 Running, Unit Selection Just For Fun, Speed Work "Finishers", Deep Tissue, 2x/wk Speed Work, Nasal Breathing, Assault Bikes, Meal Prep, Foam Rolling/Stretching & More 31.08.2024

In part 2 of overrated underrated, I discussed the following topics: Creatine for endurance & recovery Meal prepping Foam rolling, stretching and eating carbs for recovery after long run Nasal breathing while running Assault bike/airdyne/echo Speed work more than 1x/wk Going to unit selection just for fun 80/20 running Adding 4-5 100-150 yd sprints after peed work (e.g. 5x800s then 4x150 all o...

Episode 127: Overrated/Underrated - Tapering For SFAS, "Raw Dogging" Workouts, Reddit For SFAS Advice, Full ROM, Deadlifts, Ice Baths, Supersets, Drop Sets, Low Carb Diets, Intermittent Fasting & More! 23.08.2024

SOF Prep Bundle Sale! Entering the code SOFPREP30 at checkout gets you 30% off your order of Jacked Gazelle, 2&5 Mile Program, SFAS Prep, and the SOF Recovery Guide Ebook👇 Jacked Gazelle SFAS Prep 2 & 5 Mile Run Program SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide You can order just 1, mix and match, or all 4. Sale ends Sunday night at 11:59. Show notes: We switched it up this week with a...

Episode 126: Why CrossFit Won't Prepare You for SFAS (&11 Other SFAS Prep Myths) 19.08.2024

In today's episode, I discussed 12 common SFAS prep myths and why they tend to hold candidates back. The myths include: - Everyone should train the same -Everyone's prep should be (x) long -You should ruck w/ 65-70+# in training -You can prep for selection w/ minimal rucking -You can do mostly cross training (non running/rucking) -You can just do CrossFit -You need to do certain gym exer...

Episode 125 - Q&A: Overdoing Mobility Work, Overtraining During SFAS Prep, Nutrition/Fueling for Runs, Qualities of Stellar Leaders, Making Better/Faster Decisions, Prolonged Fasting, Deload Weeks; Yay or Nay? & More! 16.08.2024

Today's topics included Overtraining signs and symptoms (SFAS prep) Prolonged fasting benefits and drawbacks Life update: things I'm enjoying right now Fueling run workouts Sled work conditioning options My mobility routine and suggestions for mobility Pros and cons of starting a relationship pre SOF pipieline Attributes of great leadership My favorite standup comics Mobility/injury prev...

Episode 124 - Q&A: Tips for FNG Green Berets, Squat #s For SFAS, Best Movements for Shoulders, Overthinking Your "Why" for SOF, Muscle Gain Potential as Natty, Benefits of Walking & More! 05.08.2024

Today's Q&A topics included: Combining 2 TTM Programs How much muscle can you gain naturally in a lifetime Underrated SFAS prep exercises Types of ODAs I was on Best shoulder exercises My daily step count and why you you should walk more Rowing for cardio Determining your "why" for SOF Breaking caffeine addiction pre-selection Muscle gain in 1 month Abdominal training Combining...

Episode 123 - Q&A: SOF Selection Prep On 5 Miles/Wk?, Summer Vs. Winter SFAS, Training Around Injuries, Ranger School Recovery, Speeding Up Your Metabolism, Taking Rest Days & More! 28.07.2024

Today's episode was recorded on my recent trip to CA. I used my macbook speakers, so be sure to turn the volume up a bit! This was a lengthy one that discussed a multitude of great topics, including: dips and shoulder pain summer vs. winter selection pros and cons ranger school recovery timeline prepping for BUD/S or SFAS on 5 miles/week Ranger school vs. SFAS fitness requirements How to reve...

Episode 122: How To Improve Your 2 & 5 Mile Run Time (New Program Overview) 17.07.2024

This bonus episode provides an overview of the latest TTM program, the aptly named 2 mile & 5 Mile Running Program. I receive a plethora of questions about many of my programs, and since this program has been released, I've fielded dozens of questions about it in my DMs, so I figured it would be worthwhile to make an episode going over the program. Consider it a "preemptive FAQ"...

Episode 121 - Q&A: My Take On Minimal Rucking Programs for SFAS Prep, Rapid Run Improvement, Ruck Intervals, Training While Sore, Pull Up Progression, Carb Sources/Timing/Quantities, 12.07.2024

Today's Q&A topics included: Carb Sources, Timing, Quantities Age and SFAS potential Short ruck intervals Lifting split while also running/rucking How to go from zero pull ups to pull ups Training while sore; good or bad idea? Program recs for Q course/Group guys How to cut 80 seconds off 1.5 mile Adjusting Jacked Gazelle if following pre SFAS prep How to strengthen/improve low back durab...

Episode 120: Recapping My Experience As an 18X-Ray (Pre-Army>OSUT>Airborne>SOPC>SFAS>SFQC) 08.07.2024

By popular demand in a recent IG poll, in this episode I recap my experience as an 18X-ray, beginning from prior to joining the army, going into OSUT, airborne, SOPC hold, SOPC, Selection, and each phase of the Q course. I talk about my experiences in each phase of my life at this time, as well as embedding some lessons learned about what to do and what not to do for those listening who are lookin...

Episode 119 - Q&A: Prep Duration for SMU Selection, 1 Year Out Plan for SFAS, Balancing Lifting & Running, Pros/Cons of Treadmill Running, Mental Fortitude In SOF, Eating On Vacation, Lifting Volume for SFAS, Tibs & Calves for Tactical Athletes & More! 29.06.2024

Apologies for the subpar audio (crank the volume!) - microphone took the day off so I had to use my laptop speakers. Shouldn't be too problematic and will be fixed next episode! Today's episode included many topics, to include: Tibs & calves training Regressing running when leg injuries creep in SFAS program for RASP prep? Timeline for prepping for SMU selection Beginners: calistheni...

Episode 118 - Q&A: Running Vs. Walk/Run for Zone 2, My Experience on MFF Vs. Dive Teams, Training in The Q course, How Often to Ruck, RASP vs. SFAS, Lifting to Support Running, Fueling/Hydrating for AM conditioning & MORE! 21.06.2024

Back in the saddle after a mini vacation, here are today's topics - Walking vs run/walk for zone 2 - My reasons for leaving the army -Quitting lifting to improve running -Rucking for zone 2 -TTM running program overview/update -My experience on MFF and Dive teams -How to train post SFAS/in the Q -My running ability pre selection and over the years -Considerations for running in heat/humidity...

Episode 117 - Q&A: Crossfit for SFRE/SFAS, Ruck Running Considerations, The Interference Effect, Training 6 Months from SFAS, Sleep Consistency Vs. Duration & More! 08.06.2024

Today's topics included Leg strength building for running/rucking Using crossfit to prepare for SFRE When to replace running shoes Options for tracking workouts ( the Omega Project training journa l) Why ruck running should be used sparingly Running and rucking volume 6 months from selection The interference effect considerations How to pace tempo runs Building an aerobic base while on hypert...

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