Terminator Training Show
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.
Top 5 Reasons SFAS Candidates Fail (Ep. 215)
In this episode, I break down the five most common reasons candidates fail SFAS selection and what you can do to avoid making the same mistakes. We cover fitness preparation, land navigation, team week, mental fortitude, and attention to detail—five areas that repeatedly separate selected candidates from those who get dropped. Need a proven SFAS preparation plan? Check out the TTM SFAS Prep Program and Development Plan Designed specifically for SFAS candidates with structured training for r...
Jun 26
1 hr 10 min
214 - Q&A: Why You're Not Recovering, Ideal RASP Weight, Fat Loss vs Performance + More
Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro - Sale Announcement 00:05:05 - Fasting While Prepping for Selection 00:10:45 - How to Balance Work with the FIFA World Cup 00:13:38 - Is Being Skinny Fat a Concern While Prepping? 00:18:12 - Ideal Bodyweight for RASP 00:20:22 - How to Train to Perform When Fatigued 00:25:34 - How to Eat Enough Carbs to Support Training 00:26:53 - Do Glasses Disqualify You from SF? 00:27:47 - How to Adapt Ruck | Run | Lift for SUT 00:30:08 - Best TTM Program for Running and Strength 00...
Jun 18
1 hr 12 min
213 - The Ultimate Physical Prep Guide for SMU Selection (1-Year Out)
In this episode, I break down how I'd physically prepare for SMU selection over a 12-month timeline, covering running, rucking, strength training, land navigation, injury prevention, and how to structure your training from one year out all the way to selection day. 👉For those looking for a structured training plan, Ruck | Run | Lift can help build the strength and endurance needed for this selection. Mentioned Podcasts: Ep. 101: Heat Acclimation Ep. 95: How to Build a Running Base Timestam...
Jun 10
1 hr 26 min
212 - Q&A: Pushup Plateaus, Army PT, PEDs for Selection, Fat Loss While Performing, Injuries + More
NEW PARTNERSHIPS (both are legit) Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM Today's Q&As: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:42 - Espresso vs regular coffee 00:05:00 - Is doing bodyweight lifts daily adding too much volume? 00:07:15 - Are weighted movements better for building abs? 00:11:58 - PEDs in the SOF pipeline / career 00:20:13 - Struggling to hit carb targets 00:26:41 - Improving push-up performance for SFAS 00:28:50 - Managing Army PT + ha...
May 29
1 hr 14 min
Ep 211 - O/U: 18X Mileage, 30/60s, Deadlifts for SFAS, Intermittent Fasting, 30/60s + More
Memorial Day Sale! 20% off all pdf training programs. Limited time. Overrated/ Underrated Topics: 00:00 - Intro 01:46 - Using candy as a carb source 04:44 - Intermittent fasting 08:53 - Deadlifts for RASP/Selection prep 12:06 - Energy drinks 16:05 - Red light sauna for recovery 19:58 - Lean bulking 24:34 - 18Xs needing to be running and rucking 35+ miles per week prior to shipping out 27:39 - Outsourcing as a means to close knowledge gaps 31:00 - Cardio right into lifting for enduranc...
May 22
59 min
210 - Q&A: Grip Strength, Auto-Regulation, Tight Muscles, Dieting on a Budget, Field Prep + More
Mother's Day Sale: Get any TTM training program 25% off with code MDAY25. If you're interested in a program for a special lady in your life, these are my wife's favorites: Kickstart (16-week beginner program) Hypertrophy (19-week intermediate to advanced program) Time Crunch (8-week minimal time and equipment) New partnerships (both are legit) Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) Fast, high-quality carbs. Easy win for fueling performance. 10% off with code TTM MegaFit Meals Best meal p...
May 8
1 hr 4 min
Episode 209 - Q&A: Short Kingz at SFAS, Pacing Repeats, Fast 5 Mile/Lagging 2 Mile, Ranger School: Yay or Nay?, Skinny Guys at SFAS, TRT/Peptides (TTM Lesson), Water Intake, 18X Top Priority & MORE!
Timestamps Intro 0:00 (SFAS program update!) 2:55 -SFAS Boots 5:45 -restaurants in Sopines NC 7:54 -Plyos running high MPW 8:49 -high schoolers pursuing SFAS/RASP 11:49 -too small for SFAS 14:36 -TRT/Peptides 17:07 -#1 priority for 18X 20:34 -Ranger school as PL 25:41 -Cardio in bulk 28:25 -Run w/ ankle injury 31:36 -Gatorade liquid carbs 33:15 -Gallon of water/day 37:20 -Meal frequency high carb 40:33 -2 Mile gains 43:53 -lifting chalk 46:17 -street lifting SFAS prep 47:59-Re-doi...
Apr 29
1 hr 3 min
208 - Q&A: Faster 5k, Cut Without Losing Performance, Z2 vs Joints, Ruck Prep + More
🔥 25% off all SOF prep programs. No code needed. New partnerships Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods)- 10% off with code TTM MegaFit Meals - 10% off with code TTM Topics 00:00 Intro 04:15 - Dropped 3 min off my 5K… can TTM Run Advanced make me faster? 06:01 - Fasted Z2 runs 09:32 - Essential types of runs during a base phase 14:36 - Cutting but scale isn’t moving: what now? 16:47 - Ideal 1-year plan using TTM programs 18:11 - Skip Z2 when joints feel beat up? 22:01 - Ideal body comp for the long w...
Apr 13
1 hr 4 min
207 - Cody McBroom Gives Masterclass on Eating for Performance, Fat Loss, and Longevity
In this episode, I have the privilege of interviewing Cody McBroom, founder of Tailored Coaching Method. We dive into a practical conversation on fat loss, performance nutrition, and the key mistakes keeping most people from getting results. Connect with Cody: IG | YouTube Topics 00:00 – Intro01:54 – Cody’s Background 05:50 – Early Coaching Lessons & Principles 15:29 – Performance vs Aesthetics: Body Fat, Health, and Long-Term Mortality 18:13 – Sodium, Food Choices, and S...
Apr 4
1 hr 14 min
206 - Q&A: Tapering Stimulants, Reducing Joint Stress, Bodybuilding, Low Back Tightness, Imbalances +More
Partnered with Pride Foods (Rice ‘N Grinds). Delicious, quick, high-quality carbs. Use code TTM for 10% off. 00:00 - Intro 04:32 - Training with a broken hand 07:29 - Low-impact cardio options 10:45 - Tapering stimulants pre-SFAS 15:37 - Building a proper base phase 18:43 - When to deload 24:12 - Cutting without losing performance 28:53 - Fixing lower back tightness 32:29 - Dropping mile time in 4 months 34:27 - Pace count for SFAS rucks &...
Mar 28
59 min
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