Terminator Training Show

Today's Q&A topics included: Walking to improve durability Humidity/heat acclimation ( substack article ) Training with limited time ( Time Crunch ) Improving your rucking speed How much time to take off after selection Arm training during a selection prep Avoiding/mitigating cramps at selection Ranger school vs SFAS Following Jacked Gazelle on repeat Best ways to mitigate stress Programs...

Statistics don't lie: 2/3 or more of the candidates that show up to SFAS leave camp Mackall without a "selected" certificate. Although physical fitness is not the only requirement for getting selected, it's the foundation. To show up physically prepared, you need to do the right things in training. Recently, I've seen some "program advice" posts on reddit that in...

Today's topics included: Weight loss at SFAS My sunglasses 😂 (Zenottic) Top 3 character traits of SF guys Current/recent books I've read Creatine dosing based on size Aesthetics vs. performance Coaching overseas clients Ensuring you're not doing zone 2 too slow Sleeping 1AM-9AM vs. 10 PM to 6AM Strength training during ultra run prep DFAC nutrition recommendations Summer vs. winter...

Today's Q&A topics included: The role of genetics in athletic/sport performance Zone 2 pace progression Peri workout nutrition Treadmill running advantages Calorie cycling for optimal performance Zone 3 vs zone 2 fatigue Tempo runs vs. threshold runs My ultra running plans Tabata for vo2 max Squat frequency for strength Maintaining fitness w/ regular trips to the field Pre-run warmups Tra...

Today's Q&A topics include: Chances of me re-enlisting if a conflict kicks off Following Jacked Gazelle in a deficit How hard was the 18D course Advice for boosting testosterone naturally Maxing the deadlift in the ACFT How to train as a Q course student How to adjust the SFAS program if selection is several months away Planning weekend long runs It it necessary to be in selection shape w...

Today's rapid fire high volume Q&A topics included: -To use or not use the ruck waist strap -Zone 3 vs 2, 4 & 5 cardio - Prep for SMU selection vs SFAS - Making money after the military - Ruck/lift/run prep for ranger school - Factor meals & meal prep services - My experience with Small Unit Tactics (SUT) in the Q course (The next guy was super interested in Best Ranger Competitio...

Constructing and following a hybrid training program takes more meticulousness than most other forms of training.  Endurance training and strength/hypertrophy training don't directly support one another past a certain point, and if you're looking to improve your endurance, get stronger and build muscle simultaneously, it's easy to fall victim to frustration, overuse injury, or overt...

Today's episode included the following questions: Nights/weekends/holidays/downtime in the Q course Strategies for implementing calf/tib training Strengthening adductors/abductors How to know if you're doing too much rucking Watch recommendations T-850 vs. Jacked Gazelle programs Is tapering before OSUT necessary How far out from selection to start ruck running Is 40-50 running miles/wee...

After a brief hiatus (thank you for your patience), we're back with another Q&A episode. Today's questions included the following topics Doing same day lifts/conditioning back to back or splitting them up Going from no running base to a 10:30 1.5 mile in 3 months My 2 top meal prep strategies Training in hotels/how to stay fit while traveling (find a GYM!) Optimal vs effort - what to...

Today's Q&A's were on the following topics: Assault runner vs. outdoor running Whether access to coaches/more information helps improve selection chances Is oatmeal bad for you? Do I get tired of selection questions? Back squat substitution options The value of a coach for selection prep Caffeine use for training How I'd fare at selection if I went tomorrow Smart to train for se...

Question topics in this episode included: Carries af SFAS New TTM programs Sleep supplements Post workout cooldown Shin/calf fatigue on runs Programming a week of running My favorite part of the SFQC Hill sprints (outdoor vs treadmill & substitutions) Team week as an introvert Nordic curl considerations Belt vs. no belt lifting Intervals vs tempo vs fartlek runs for 5 mile  Cardio before runni...

Supplements? Sauna? Normatec pants? Red light therapy? These are the tools for recovery, right? While these things aren't useless, they pale in comparison to the big 3 Sleep Nutrition Stress management If you've been listening to the show or consuming any other fitness content, you're likely aware of the big 3. These are the "what" of recovery, but what's typically mi...

Q&A Topics for today's episode included  PEDs in SOF Prerequisites for going to CAG Alcohol in SOF Long limbed lifter advice Improving 2 & 5 mile run Fueling for conditioning Avoiding injury at Airborne school Being scared of heights in SF Creatine use pre SFAS Ranger school - go or no go Prep for ranger school vs SFAS Safety bar squat pros and cons Red meat and health (carnivore diet...

Today's episode covered many of the top questions from this week's Instagram Q&A. Topics included: -Powerlifting strength vs running for SFAS -Foot care tips -Barefoot shoe considerations -Differences between SFAS and RASP -Improving your walking pace with ruck -Sets per muscle group per week for gains -Causes/solutions for cramping -History/creation of TTM & business ownership w...

Today's episode included multiple questions about SFAS prep, including which ruck to train with, whether or not it's a good idea to do grappling while prepping for it, how to taper (or whether or not to taper) for SFRE, the and type of terrain you should train on. Other topics included knee issues from running, listening to music/pods while training, sleep improvement strategies, TTM mer...

Today's Questions: In SFAS program, can I sub in a run for the weightless Wednesday session? What kind of watch do you use? What is the carryover from a non-running cardio machine to running improvement? Do you miss Maine? Is nicotine worth using? Pros/cons? How to deal with back pain following a ruck? If you fail the 18D course, can you opt for another 18 series MOS? How was your experience...

Thank you for your continued support as I upload my 100th episode! This show includes a reflection on the last 99 episodes, as well as a recap of some of the struggles and triumphs involved in podcasting. Topics discussed included: -A look back on where/why it it started, and where it is now -Some of the difficulties of making a successful podcast -Interesting podcast statistics -A discussion on c...

Today's question topics included: Hand to hand combat training in special forces Minimal Equipment Requirements for SFAS What had I'm always wearing How to approach the Q course and going to an ODA in your 30s Common causes & how to get rid of/train around shoulder pain How to fix discrepancies between fast 2 mile and slower 5 mile run Volume differences between SFAS program and Jack...

Today's episode was the first Q&A of 2024! I answered 17 questions from my IG Q&A on a multitude of fitness, SOF, and mindset topics. Work with me - TTM 1:1 Coaching Application (waitlist extends till February ‘24) email me: ksterminatortm@gmail.com Join the Terminator Training Method Facebook Group Programs, articles New Training Team on TrainHeroic: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for fre...

Today's episode answered 34 Questions from last week's Q&A. This is hands down the most jam packed Q&A episode to date. Topics included: Training Cardio on rest days, metrics for cardio improvement, reading list for SFAS, macebell training, the language I learned in the Q course, resting heart rate, figuring out maintenance calories, calisthenics, genetics' role in rucking a...

Today's listener questions: 1. How to max the ACFT ball throw? Video on technique 2. How often should lifting split change? 3. Are you faster now than you were pre selection? 4. Should I delay my SFAS date if my performance metrics aren't quite optimal yet? 5. Can I use a treadmill or an echo bike instead of running outside in the cold Michigan weather? 6. What are the main differences b...

In today's episode, I highlighted the important concepts of running base building. It's geared toward those looking to improve their running in a mid distance range (~5 miles) and/or begin a SOF selection prep having already established a great base. Topics included: - Aerobic base - What is it? -Why it’s important (what happens in the body) -The difference between a general aerobic base...

Today's Questions: 1. What're some gym trends that need to die in 2024? 2. During a cut, is HIIT or LISS a better option for cardio? 3. Do you buy into the concept of everyone having an "ideal body size" where they naturally settle? 4. What're some strategies you use for content creation? 5. Greatest lessons you learned in the military that translate to civilian life? 6. F...

Announcement: All TTM PDF Programs are 50% off today thru Saturday for Black Friday! Discount applied automatically at checkout. Today's Questions: 1. Why is the volume in Jacked Gazelle so low? 2. Is barbell training over utilized for SOF selection prep? 3. Is it easy to get schools like Ranger, MFF, Dive & RSLC out of the Q course? 4. What was your lifestyle like in the Q course? 5. How...

Today's Questions: Best ways to prepare for the ACFT? Is rucking and running on the same day a good idea? How would you progress zone 2 for a beginner? Running Base Article What standards should you shoot for for tier 1 selection? How to avoid fatigue during rucks and having to slow down? How to train for events during team week like downed pilot? Can you use the barbell back squat for hypert...