Terminator Training Show

Kevin Smith
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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.

  1. 3d ago

    218 - Q&A: Choosing the Right TTM Program for Your Goals, Lifting as a New Parent, Refeeds + More

    New partnerships  Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM Today's Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:49 - Best TTM Programs to Build Elite Fitness 00:05:02 - Sugar Intake While Cutting 00:07:23 - Running Exclusively in Boots 00:08:36 - Best TTM Program for Long-Term Training 00:10:03 - Ideal Bodyweight for SFAS 00:12:23 - When to Take a Deload Week 00:16:01 - Lifting With a Newborn 00:21:07 - Slow Eccentrics for Hypertrophy 00:26:29 - What's in My Golf Bag? 00:29:45 - Training After a Poor Night of Sleep 00:33:39 - Vivo Barefoot Shoes for Running 00:36:31 - Recovering From a Lower Back Injury Before SFAS 00:39:50 - Creatine for Concussions & Sleep Deprivation 00:42:48 - Are Cooling Mattresses Worth It? 00:48:50 - How to Know Your Glycogen Stores Are Full 00:52:53 - My Go-To Sunscreen (SPF) 00:57:10 - Refeed Days While Cutting — Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast. — New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)  New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift  New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0 Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide — TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!) — PDF programs 2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete — Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training — Let’s connect: Newsletter Sign Up IG: terminator_training Youtube Website Substack

  2. Jul 13

    Ep. 217: Overrated/Underrated? Rucking, Fasting, IIFYM, Anabolic Window, RETA3, Protein, Deloads + More

    NEW PARTNERSHIPS (both are legit) MegaFit Meals Best meal prep I’ve used. Saves time, keeps nutrition dialed. 10% off with code TTM https://megafitmeals.rfrl.co/v2j91 Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) Fast, high-quality carbs. Easy win for fueling performance. 10% off with code TTM http://www.pridefoods.org/discount/TTM?redirect=%2F%3Fafmc%3DTTM%26utm_campaign%3DTTM%26utm_source%3Dleaddyno%26utm_medium%3Daffiliate%26utm_content%3D1b4 Today's Overrated/Underrated Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:08 - High Potassium Intake 00:09:13 - Deload Weeks 00:12:18 - If It Fits Your Macros (IIFYM) 00:15:18 - Training and Eating on a Schedule 00:18:15 - Low-Volume, High-Intensity Lifting 00:22:50 - Shrugs for Rucking Performance 00:28:18 - Intermittent Fasting for Fat Loss 00:31:49 - Plyometrics for Faster Running 00:33:06 - Making Up Lost Sleep 00:34:49 - Daily Walks for Running and Rucking 00:37:40 - RETA3 with Training and Nutrition 00:46:05 - The Anabolic Window 00:49:57 - Golf Lessons for Beginners 00:52:23 - Reverse Dieting After a Cut 00:57:23 - BPC-157 and TB-500 for Recovery 01:00:41 - Daily Mobility for Performance 01:04:55 - Hot Dog at the Turn 01:06:00 - One Gram of Protein Per Pound — Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast. — New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)  New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift  New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0 Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide — TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!) — PDF programs 2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete — Partnerships  Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training — Let’s connect: Newsletter Sign Up IG: terminator_training Youtube Website Substack

  3. Jul 5

    Ep. 216 - Q&A: SFAS Durability, AFT Deadlift, Land Nav, Muscle Growth Myths, Dangers of Porn + More

    4th of July Sale 🇺🇸 All TTM training programs are 35% off with code USA250 (biggest sale of the year). Sale ends July 7. Join my mailing list. Sign up here. Today's Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:36 - Other SOF units I considered 00:06:29 - Maxing the AFT deadlift as a smaller guy 00:08:56 - SFAS Development Guide vs. the upcoming Self Development Guide 00:12:55 - Thoughts on THOR3 trainers 00:18:14 - My current wallet 00:19:23 - Zercher squats 00:23:04 - Does the pump matter for muscle growth? 00:31:06 - Favorite golf club 00:35:30 - How to know if you’re durable enough for SFAS? 00:38:51 - Unknown distance run & ruck strategy 00:45:02 - Does SFPC prepare you for Land Nav? 00:48:39 - Why porn & masturbation are harmful 00:53:24 - Is a home gym worth it? 00:58:26 - Is it harder to perform in heat vs. cold 01:02:48 - If sleeping and recovering properly, can you lift + run 5-days a week? 01:06:13 - Weight loss strategy before SFAS/SFRE for a big boy 01:12:30 - How often I play golf 01:15:56 - Should you focus on strength vs. running in the Q Course — Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast. — New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)  New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift  New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0 Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide — TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!) — PDF programs 2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete — New partnerships  Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training — Let’s connect: IG: terminator_training Youtube Website Substack

  4. Jun 26

    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 running, rucking, calisthenics, carries, strength, and endurance so you can show up prepared—not guessing. Referenced land nav episode: Click here Topics: 00:00 - Intro 03:23 - Fitness Mistakes That Cause Selection Failure 24:09 - Why Candidates Fail Land Navigation 37:56 - Team Week: Why Candidates Get Eliminated 48:18 - Mental Fortitude and Selection Success 57:48 - Attention to Detail: The Silent Selection Killer — Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast. — New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)  New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift  New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0 Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide — TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!) — PDF programs 2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete — New partnerships  Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM — Let’s connect: Newsletter Sign Up IG: terminator_training Youtube Website Substack

  5. Jun 18

    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 00:32:53 - Is One Hard Set to Failure 2x Per Week Enough? 00:34:48 - Favorite Golf Courses Near Fort Bragg 00:40:35 - Tips for Starting Zone 2 Training 00:44:32 - Best TTM Program for General Fitness 00:46:27 - Where Were Your Clinical Rotations for 18D? 00:48:39 - Should I Cut Body Fat or Improve Training? 00:51:17 - How Often Should You Change Running Shoes? 00:54:50 - Should You Make Up Missed Running Mileage? 00:57:16 - Training for the Q-Course as a Sleep-Deprived Dad 01:03:47 - How Should I Train with 7 Months Until Selection? 01:08:32 - What Should I Cut to Recover Better? — Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast. — New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)  New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift  New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0 Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide — TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!) — PDF programs 2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete — New partnerships  Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training — Let’s connect: Newsletter Sign Up IG: terminator_training Youtube Website Substack

  6. Jun 10

    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 Timestamps:  00:00:00 - How to Prepare for SMU Selection (1-Year Guide) 00:04:47 - My Experience at SMU Selection 00:06:07 - How I Trained vs. How I Recommend Training Today PHASE 1: 12-6 MONTHS OUT (BASE BUILDING) 00:07:19 - Selection Standards: Run, Ruck & Land Nav 00:11:18 - Why Flat-Ground Training Isn't Enough 00:13:07 - Phase 1: Building the Foundation 00:13:40 - Building Elite Run & Ruck Endurance 00:17:07 - Cross-Training Without Beating Up Your Body 00:20:38 - Key Muscles for Selection Success 00:30:53 - Increasing Mileage & Step Count 00:34:06 - Staying Healthy During Prep PHASE 2: 6-3 MONTHS OUT (TRANSITION PHASE) 00:35:45 - Phase 2: Bridging to Selection-Specific Fitness 00:36:07 - How Much Should You Actually Ruck? 00:41:09 - The Ruck Pace You Should Be Chasing 00:42:59 - Adjusting Your Strength Training 00:43:43 - Speed Work: 200s, 400s & 800s 00:44:59 - Increasing Daily Movement & Step Count 00:46:40 - Land Nav: With or Without a Ruck? 00:47:58 - Ruck Progression & Selection Prep PHASE 3: FINAL 3 MONTHS (SELECTION-SPECIFIC PHASE) 00:53:42 - Phase 3: Turning Fitness Into Performance 00:54:54 - Why Rucking Twice Per Week Matters 00:56:16 - Heavy Rucks vs. Fast Rucks 00:57:29 - The Biggest Ruck Training Mistake 00:58:44 - When to Start Practicing Ruck Running 01:00:21 - Ruck Running Progressions 01:01:55 - Using Cross-Training to Stay Fresh 01:02:52 - Step Count, Push-Ups & Planks 01:04:01 - Land Nav Under Load & Shaking Out Your Kit 01:04:37 - Fueling: Gels, Carbs & Hydration 01:06:02 - Example Training Week 01:08:20 - Downhill Adaptation Training 01:09:36 - How to Properly Taper Before Selection 01:11:18 - Final Thoughts & Key Takeaways — New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)  New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift  New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0 Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide — TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!) — Additional PDF programs 2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete — New partnerships  MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM — Let’s connect: Newsletter Sign Up IG: terminator_training Youtube Website Substack

  7. May 29

    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 + hard training 00:33:45 - Travel during an SF career 00:35:59 - Lowering stress/cortisol as a hybrid athlete 00:47:11 - Thoughts on stretching post run? 00:48:57 - AFT prep with one month to go 00:51:55 - Using Ruck | Run | Lift for ultras 00:53:13 - Reason for OTC failure 00:55:53 - Are heart rate monitors necessary? 00:57:57 - Using straps while training for selection 01:04:18 - Mindset for injuries 01:06:56 - Flatland vs hills for rucking 01:08:17 - Is it worth cutting at 18% body fat if I can run a sub 35-min five-mile relatively easy for SFAS? 01:10:34 - Are there plans to make the self-development guide from the new SFAS plan available standalone? 01:11:36 - Eating back workout calories while cutting — Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast. — New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)  New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift  New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0 Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide — TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!) — PDF programs 2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up — Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM — Let’s connect: Newsletter Sign Up IG: terminator_training Youtube Website Substack

  8. May 22

    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 endurance and fatigue resistance 33:30 - Laying up on par fives 34:37 - Athletic Greens 35:36 - Stretching every day 38:24 - Calling out officers respectfully as a lower enlisted 40:32 - Waking up at 5AM if not necessary 44:35 - Cottage cheese 46:40 - Active recovery 49:45 - 30/60s and 60/120s for running conditioning 53:06 - Standing up when shaking someone’s hand — New SFAS Training Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)  New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide — TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!) — PDF programs 2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength work Ruck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep program Hypertrophy - intermediate/advanced Jacked Gazelle 3.0 - Hybrid program Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete Jacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athlete SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up — AFFILIATES Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTM MegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training — Let’s connect: Newsletter Sign Up IG: terminator_training Youtube Website Substack

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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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  • Creator
    Kevin Smith
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    218
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Terminator Training Show
  • Show Website
    Terminator Training Show

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