Terminator Training Show

This was a PR episode as far as # of questions answered. I usually don't rapid fire the answers, but I tried a little something different today. Here are the questions: 1. Still dealing with overtraining symptoms (nervous system, psychological) 1 year later. Tips? 2. Best way to recover from stiff legs and hips after rucking? 3. Go-to plan/rep shceme/progression etc. to become a pull-up maste...

Today's episode answered IG follower questions from last week. Questions included: 1. Do you buy into the "wake up early" movement? 2. Which macro do you pull from first when starting a calorie deficit? 3. What are the differences between an RDL and a Stiff Leg Deadlift? 4. Do you only do 2 sets of an exercise? No warmup sets? 5. Advice for a 19 year old lifter looking to improve bo...

Wondering why some people seemingly stay lean with minimal effort? Wondering why it's so hard for some people to lose weight and keep it off? It all starts with adopting the traits of a lean person. If I were poor and wanted to be rich, I'd have to start doing things rich people do. If I were a mediocre athlete and wanted to be great, I'd have to start doing what great athletes do....

Today's episode was a more rapid fire style Q&A. I answered the following questions: 1. Why do some people wear a sweat suit at the gym? 2. How does marijuana effect recovery? 3. Ways to overcome gym anxiety as a newb? 4. How many weeks/months should a (SF) selection train up be? 5. Do you make an outline for your podcasts before recording? 6. Pros and cons of full body training? 7. #1 ex...

Today's Topics: I'm out of the army! I gave a quick update on my life and Reflection on my army career. Then I got into the questions, which included: 1. My top sleep improvement tips 2. Why is it hard to stay in zone 2 while running? 3. What are some signs you need a deload? 4. What is a realistic rate of weight gain to minimize fat gain? 5. I was losing weight in a deficit, but it stal...

New program is out! The Time Crunch Program *this and ALL programs (links below) are 30% off till Tuesday the 11th at midnight - no code needed! In this episode, I broke down 15 exercises that are overrated. Some are just overrated for most people, others are exercises that no one should do for any reason. I explained why they're overrated, and what to do instead if you want results. Exercise...

Today's Questions: Ways to improve training performance on low carb diet? Favorite barbell exercises? How abnormal is it to have a stronger squat than deadlift? Minimum equipment required for best gains? Which program to do next after kickstart? Is it necessary to rest 3 minutes between every set? My training split? Punishments for not re-racking weights? How to avoid over-doing Zone 2/3? Dif...

Today's Questions: How to eat more carbs if you're having a difficult time hitting your intake goals? What're my post Army plans? Book A Coaching Consult With Me! Is it possible to become "soft" in 4 days? Have I run a marathon/would I consider training for one? What does my 1:1 coaching service include? Best exercises for abs? Weekly running volume to improve 2 mile time?...

Today's Questions: ACFT Prep HR monitor Accuracy Shoulder pain with pull ups The 12/3/30 method My macros/calories Permanent gains from previous PED use Bands Vs. Reverse Bands 30 Minute Workouts Starving While Cutting Episode 19 - Cutting Without Starving Article on staying satiated while cutting TTM Coaching application - Apply For 1v1 Coaching! Whichever platform you’re tuning in on, feel...

Today's Questions: What is the minimum cardio required for overall health? How has your training evolved over the years? Are calories or macros more important for weight loss? Favorite movements for each muscle group & how many exercises for each muscle group? JM press video What macro % do you recommend for performance/body comp? Is it possible to 16:8 fast and still build muscle? Spend...

Today's Episode is all about fat loss or "cutting". I know  it's only March but, most people tend to start their beach body prep way to late. Topics include: Common Mistakes Nutrition considerations Training Considerations Lifestyle Considerations (stress and sleep) Whichever platform you’re tuning in on, feel free to leave a review! Your feedback is greatly appreciated. The mo...

Today's questions: What’re your thoughts on creatine? What’s better for strength & muscle, machines or free weights? Why do your programs have minimal overhead pressing? Any advice on how to deal with a constantly tight calf muscle? Struggling with the lift/run double sessions in jacked gazelle. Shift days or miss a portion? Why do you sometimes use straps and sometimes not use them? What...

Today's Questions: Tips to gain weight if I’m doing BJJ 3-4x/week? Was the treadmill desk worth it? Are most people in SOF genetic freaks? Or can you have average genetics and be successful? Trying to hit a 315 squat (currently at 225) by age 30 which is in 8 months. Advice? What is a simple way to explain to my wife that lifting weights won’t make her look like a linebacker? >Have her lis...

Questions in today's episode: Is a gallon of water/ day good for everyone or does it depend on activity level? Best ways to bring up lagging muscle groups? What’re the differences in training for muscular vs cardiovascular endurance? Should I train or not train after a poor night of sleep? Could you dive a little deeper on rower damper settings and what they mean? What does your training spli...

Todays Questions Included: How long does it take to get used to the hook grip? How often to do speed/power training? What are the drawbacks to plant based eating? Protein Shake or whole foods for breakfast? Would you ever recommend the carnivore diet? What’s more beneficial: 6x10 BW pull ups or 6x3 weighted pull ups? How do I lower my cortisol levels? Whichever platform you’re tuning in on, feel f...

In this single topic Episode, I discussed 6 common mistakes people make when beginning a fat loss plan, and provided suggestions on how to avoid making them to make fat loss more sustainable and less miserable. They included: 1. Too drastic of a calorie deficit 2. Too much cardio/relying on cardio 3. Using only the scale to measure progress 4. Following an unsustainable, overly restrictive diet 5....

Today’s Questions: How to build better glutes? Exercises, Sets, Reps etc. What is the best Training modality for fat loss? How to maintain strength and muscle while improving running/cardio? Jacked Gazelle Episode About Developing Energy Systems Whole eggs vs egg whites for health/gains? What’s the difference between dumbbell and barbell deadlifts? Is it worth pursuing ring dips over parallel bar...

Today's Questions: What are the best sources of protein? Will too much zone 2 make me slower? What specialty bars are worth adding to a home gym? When on TRT, can you get away with less sleep/more training/being less dialed in? What’re some of the big changes of thoughts you’ve had on fitness in the last 10 years? When we say low carb, is it just no bread, potato and pasta? How to build an at...

Today's Questions:  -Can a bodyweight day follow a heavy lift day (as recovery)?  - Rack pull up vs. pull up vs. assisted pull up? - Any tips to reduce shoulder inflammation? - What to eat/avoid for pre workout snacks? - Could you discuss post activation potentiation? Ramp Up Sets Article - What is the best way to maintain muscle while in a calorie deficit? - How well does endurance build fro...

Today's Questions: Pre-fatigued running and its associated benefits? How important is recovery from hard lifting/cardio and for lunatics, what should we do on a day off? What is a good way to quantify mobility? Ex: lifting is overall volume/sets/reps What pre workout do you take? Does your body choose what energy it’s tapping into? ex. Walking vs. 400m run Best replacement exercise to help ru...

Today's episode features special guest Michael Vespa (IG: mvvespa ). Michael has been in the Crossfit space for the past 11 years, coaching both general population trainees looking to improve their health and fitness, as well has high-level Crossfit games caliber athletes. We discussed the following -Michael's background and upbringing, and how he got into coaching -The main benefits and...

Todays rapid-fire Q&A included the following: Exercises that best supplement leg strength/endurance as it applies to running? -Are trap bar deadlifts (or deadlifts in general) worth it for the average lifter? -Any Insight on DMHA? Ingredient in pre workout that feel helps focus? -What is a good 12 mile ruck time to enter the SOF pipeline? -How often do you switch exercises or rep ranges in a p...

Today's guest is my good friend, Brad Adair. Brad is former Green Beret and a current multiple business owner whose goal is to help as many people as possible (for free, by the way) find their purpose, set and achieve goals, and live a more fulfilling and successful life. We talked about a wide variety of topics, including: -His daily habits and non-negotiables, and why doing hard things is e...

Which is better, free weights or machines? Hint: They're both valuable! In this episode I clear the air on machines vs. free weights, and break down the best ways to train every major muscle group in the body from neck to calves, using machines OR free weights. Exercise demos: I talk about each of these slightly nuanced exercise in the show. If you're confused about how to execute, here...

In this episode, you'll learn everything you need to know about bulking. Bulking is essentially an intentional calorie deficit while sending a muscle building signal (lifting weights) to your body in order to gain muscle and strength, or even just to speed up your metabolic rate. Anyone who is into improving their fitness, gaining muscle, being able to eat more and stay lean, or just hitting...