Terminator Training Show

Kevin Smith

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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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!

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 (article)-Hydrating/fueling for early AM training-Ruck frequency recommendations-How to determine whether you’re...

Jun 21

1 hr 7 min

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

Today's topics includedLeg strength building for running/ruckingUsing crossfit to prepare for SFREWhen to replace running shoesOptions for tracking workouts (the Omega Project training journal)Why ruck running should be used sparinglyRunning and rucking volume 6 months from selectionThe interference effect considerationsHow to pace tempo runsBuilding an aerobic base while on hypertrophy programZone 2 pacing discrepancies Sleep consistency vs. total sleep durationHow to sleep better after even...

Jun 8

1 hr

Episode 116 - Q&A: Selection Recovery, Arm Training for Selection Prep, Tips for Faster Rucking, SUT v. Ranger School, Stress Management, Avoiding Cramps & More!

Today's Q&A topics included:Walking to improve durabilityHumidity/heat acclimation (substack article)Training with limited time (Time Crunch)Improving your rucking speedHow much time to take off after selectionArm training during a selection prepAvoiding/mitigating cramps at selectionRanger school vs SFASFollowing Jacked Gazelle on repeatBest ways to mitigate stressPrograms, articlesNew Training Team on TrainHeroic: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)terminatortraining.comKickstart- begi...

Jun 2

1 hr

Episode 115: How to Unf*ck Your SFAS Prep Program

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 include programs that look more like soup sandwiches than an actual selection prep program. Because of this, I felt compelled to ...

May 27

1 hr

Episode 114: Q&A - SFAS Running/Rucking Volume, SOF Character Traits, Aesthetics vs. Performance, Winter Vs. Summer Selection, Book Reviews, Intra Run Fueling, & More!

Today's topics included:Weight loss at SFASMy sunglasses 😂 (Zenottic)Top 3 character traits of SF guysCurrent/recent books I've readCreatine dosing based on sizeAesthetics vs. performanceCoaching overseas clientsEnsuring you're not doing zone 2 too slowSleeping 1AM-9AM vs. 10 PM to 6AMStrength training during ultra run prepDFAC nutrition recommendationsSummer vs. winter selection considerationsIntra run carbs and fueling strategiesRuck & run mileage for SFAS prepPrograms, articlesNew Trai...

May 18

53 min

Episode 113 - Q&A: Genetics And Athletics, Tempo Vs. Threshold Runs, Why Tabata Is Suboptimal, Maintaining Fitness In The field (Military), & More!

Today's Q&A topics included:The role of genetics in athletic/sport performanceZone 2 pace progressionPeri workout nutrition Treadmill running advantagesCalorie cycling for optimal performanceZone 3 vs zone 2 fatigueTempo runs vs. threshold runsMy ultra running plansTabata for vo2 maxSquat frequency for strengthMaintaining fitness w/ regular trips to the fieldPre-run warmupsTraining in the heatPrograms, articlesNew Training Team on TrainHeroic: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)terminato...

May 11

1 hr 1 min

Episode 112 - Q&A: Difficulty of the 18D Course, How To Naturally Raise Testosterone, PEDs (SARMs vs. Steroids), Selection Shape For OSUT?, Improving ACFT Deadlift, Fitness In the Q Course, Long Runs & More!

Today's Q&A topics include:Chances of me re-enlisting if a conflict kicks offFollowing Jacked Gazelle in a deficitHow hard was the 18D courseAdvice for boosting testosterone naturallyMaxing the deadlift in the ACFTHow to train as a Q course studentHow to adjust the SFAS program if selection is several months awayPlanning weekend long runsIt it necessary to be in selection shape when showing up for OSUTStarting a business as an active duty Green BeretDiscussion PEDs (SARMs & Steroids) ...

May 3

55 min

Episode 111 - Q&A: Is Zone 3 Useless?, Nutrition Pre SFAS, Ranger School Prep, Tips for SUT, Best Ranger Competition, 6 Month Prep For SFAS, Sled Work For SFAS, Ruck Weight Recommendations & MORE!

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 Competition (BRC)- so we went rapid fire)- BRC reputation in group- BRC vs selection fitness- Why I didn't do BRC-...

Apr 25

58 min

Episode 110 - Get Stronger, More Jacked & Improve Your Endurance By Avoiding These 7 Hybrid Training Mistakes

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 overtraining. In this episode, I cover 7 of the most common hybrid/concurrent training mistakes and how to a...

Apr 22

58 min

Episode 109 - Q&A: Downtime in SFQC, Overtraining Considerations, Weekly Mileage Pre Selection, Tapering Before OSUT, Ruck Running, Maintaining Performance On A Cut & more!

Today's episode included the following questions:Nights/weekends/holidays/downtime in the Q courseStrategies for implementing calf/tib training Strengthening adductors/abductorsHow to know if you're doing too much ruckingWatch recommendationsT-850 vs. Jacked Gazelle programsIs tapering before OSUT necessaryHow far out from selection to start ruck runningIs 40-50 running miles/week needed for selection prepBest running shoesCutting while trying to improve enduranceGreasing the groove on pushup...

Apr 13

1 hr 13 min