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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. 9h ago

    BODYBUILDING is THE BEST Way for Tactical Athletes to Lift - Here’s Why (+ New Program Deep Dive!)

    TTM HYPERTROPHY 2.0 IS HERE — 25% OFF LAUNCH SPECIAL Gainzville: Hypertrophy 2.0 by TTM Sale ends till 11:59PM Thursday Nov. 5th 2026 TTM Hypertrophy 2.0 is an 18-week training program for experienced lifters who want to prioritize muscle growth without sacrificing strength, power, and conditioning. 0:00 Intro to Gainzville + sale info 3:37 program details (intro, demos, etc.) 4:44 new feature! Tips for coaches (in intro) 6:40 program structure, phase layout, split 11:02 cardio details - not a hybrid program 12:15 who this program is for / not for 13:38 how I learned to write “next level” programs 17:55 enough cardio for smashing 5 milers? 19:17 hypertrophy for military over/underrated (HOT TAKE!) 27:55 macros/calories in hybrid training vs. hypertrophy 30:23 why programs CANNOT be optimal for all training levels (beginner to advanced) 31:37 Is following during a base build “optimal”? 32:26 hybrid vs. hypertrophy for full training career 33:41 will you lose run ability? + calorie surplus? 34:11 hypertrophy + aerobic separate vs. hybrid plan? 35:14 best cardio during gain phase 37:46 tracking workouts + phone shenanigans 39:10 lifting w/ no cardio for fat loss? 42:43 TTM programs winter into next spring 43:26 incorporating running into program 44:45 differences between this program and the OG 47:19 hybrid vs. hypertrophy for fat loss 50:15 why I lived so far from Bragg when in 52:28 consolidating stressors w/ hypertrophy bias hybrid plan 55:10 Outro _____________ New: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook  New: Hypertrophy 2.0 — Welcome to Gainzville New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)  — Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast. — 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

  2. Oct 20

    231 - Q&A: Faster Run Times, Selection Prep, Training Volume, Injury Recovery + More

    Stay informed on the upcoming program release (and other high-value TTM content you won't see on other platforms) by signing up for our newsletter: Subscribe Here — Today's Topics:  00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:40 - Generalized vs. Custom Selection Prep Programming 00:07:01 - Improving Running Cadence and Form 00:08:57 - Finding Purpose After a Medical Discharge 00:11:01 - Best Programs for SFRE Prep 00:13:49 - TTM Personal Mentoring Options 00:15:10 - Dealing With Imposter Syndrome 00:16:57 - SOPSY for Selection Prep 00:18:03 - Overcoming Fear of SOF Selection 00:19:45 - When Do Interval and Tempo Gains Regress? 00:21:28 - Zero Torque Running 00:22:58 - Preparing for RASP Worm Log PT 00:24:50 - Physical Therapy Careers in the Military 00:26:21 - Jacked Gazelle 2.0 After 3.0 00:26:40 - What Makes a Successful 18X/Option 40 Candidate? 00:28:39 - When to Transition From Cutting to Recomp 00:30:46 - Managing Illness During Running Time Trials 00:32:26 - Why I Left the Army 00:34:20 - Prioritizing High-Impact Tasks vs. Busywork 00:37:49 - Best Exercises for Running and Rucking 00:38:43 - Best Training Programs for Option 40 00:39:53 - What to Run After Ruck | Run | Lift 00:41:12 - Conjugate Training for SFAS Prep 00:42:28 - Managing IT Band Pain 00:45:30 - Building a Running Base While Lifting 00:47:11 - Training and Recovery After 60 00:47:36 - Catching Up on Sleep After FTX 00:48:22 - Future TTM Medical and Marksmanship Courses 00:49:52 - Training Around Unpredictable Military Schedules 00:53:04 - Running Cadence During Zone 2 00:55:34 - The Current Culture of Army Special Forces 00:57:48 - Jacked Gazelle 3.0 After Running Programs 00:59:25 - Substituting Dips for Pressing in T850 01:00:49 - 12-Month BOR-TAC Selection Prep 01:01:13 - Best Single-Leg Machine Exercises 01:05:04 - When to Add Training Volume 01:07:16 - Neutonic: Improved Focus or Placebo? — Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast. — New Ebook: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook  — 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

  3. Oct 13

    230 - Overrated/Underrated: SFAS Rucking, Macro Tracking, Carbon Boots, Sandbags + More

    Fall Sale: 25% off all Programs & Guides for a limited time. Use code: FALL25 — TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!) — Today's Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro  00:02:18 - Taking a breakfast ball  00:04:08 - Civilian life  00:07:50 - Asynchronous splits  00:14:04 - In-to-out swing path  00:18:30 - Heavy walking-only rucking for SFAS prep  00:23:14 - Sandbag work  00:25:56 - Tracking macros  00:34:24 - Nasal breathing on Zone 2 runs  00:36:48 - Miller Lite and Glizzy at the turn  00:39:35 - Magnesium supplements  00:41:27 - 5/3/1 method for hybrid goals  00:44:09 - Carbon plated boots  00:48:58 - Eastern Bloc training method for strength gains  00:52:15 - Compression boots for recovery  00:55:08 - Stretching for knee pain  01:02:20 - Carbs before bed  01:04:21 - Training with bands and chains — New: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook  — Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast. — New Ebook: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook  — 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 — 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

  4. Oct 6

    229 - Q&A: SFAS Comebacks, Training Through Injury, Performance Plateaus, 18D + More

    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 00:01:30 - Scheduling Unit PT 00:07:57 - Eating Out While Staying On Track 00:12:38 - Low-Impact Cardio While Injured 00:14:45 - Field Notebooks And Daily Reflection 00:16:33 - Returning To SFAS After Failure 00:19:11 - Circuits For Tactical Athletes 00:22:57 - Explosive Work In New Hypertrophy Program 00:24:13 - The Value Of Ranger School 00:28:25 - Replacing Running While Injured 00:31:01 - Mid-Program Performance Regression 00:36:31 - Staying Up Late Vs. Waking Early 00:39:44 - Getting Assigned To 18D 00:41:36 - Splitting Up Supersets 00:43:53 - Field Training Before SFAS 00:48:34 - Programming Around BJJ 00:51:10 - Cooking With Butter And Oil 00:53:49 - National Guard Unit Selection 00:55:31 - Hardest Military School 00:55:46 - Shutting Your Mind Off At Night 01:00:21 - Fueling A Hilly Half Marathon 01:02:36 - Transitioning Away From Macro Tracking — New: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook  — Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast. — New Ebook: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook  — 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

  5. Sep 29

    228 - Q&A: Long Walk Fueling, Selection Weight, SFAS Prep Mistakes, Injury Rehab + More

    SALE! 25% Off All SOF Prep Programs with code SOF25 (ends Sept. 30)  Today's Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:24 - Long Walk Fueling Strategy 00:05:39 - Getting Better at Golf 00:10:46 - Balancing Training and Hobbies 00:12:38 - Training After Field Exercises 00:15:03 - RRL and SFAS Before OSUT 00:18:11 - Favorite Quote for Motivation 00:22:24 - Hitting 550 Grams of Carbs 00:26:34 - Pairing 2 & 5 Mile With T850 00:28:38 - Mindset for 18Xs and Option 40s 00:31:32 - Adductor Recovery and Strengthening 00:32:47 - Family Life in Special Forces 00:39:45 - Hinge Variations: Pros and Cons 00:44:31 - Making Zone 2 Less Boring 00:47:33 - Best TTM Program for Muscle and Strength 00:49:47 - Cutting During Injury Rehab 00:52:02 - Ideal Bodyweight for Selection 00:54:50 - Foam Roller vs. Tiger Tail for Selection 00:56:49 - Grief, Training, and Recovery 00:59:22 - Losing Muscle With Endurance Training — Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast. — New Ebook: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook  — 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. Sep 22

    227 - Q&A: SFAS Prep at Home, Run Performance, Back Injuries, BUD/S Nutrition + More

    SALE! 25% off all SOF prep programs for a limited time-use code SOF25 at checkout: SOF Prep Collection Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Heat Training Video Business Coaching – Will Schiller Today's Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro  00:03:02 - BUD/S Nutrition Priorities  00:10:07 - Cutting Without Losing Run Fitness  00:11:15 - Body Fat At SFAS  00:12:38 - Full Body Vs. Push-Pull-Legs  00:14:50 - Adjusting Repeats When Underrecovered  00:17:48 - SFAS Prep With A Home Gym  00:21:51 - Preparing For SFAS After Heat Stroke  00:23:57 - Fast Food And McDonald's  00:27:29 - Training Around A Back Injury  00:34:28 - Shaving Armpits For Performance  00:35:33 - Treadmill Time Trials  00:38:14 - Periodizing Rucking, Running, Swimming, And Strength  00:40:25 - Getting Kids Into Fitness  00:43:54 - Zyns And Training Gains  00:47:08 - Advice For Young ROTC Candidates  00:52:37 - Heavy Legs During A Time Trial  00:53:38 - Dealing With Negative Self-Talk  00:57:09 - High-ROI Golf Drills  01:02:34 - Tips For Starting A Business — New: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook  — 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

  7. Sep 16

    Ep. 226 - You WILL NOT LAST In Special Forces Without These 9 Traits

    In this episode I discuss 9 Green Beret principles that apply far beyond Special Forces—from fitness and self-reliance to communication, confidence, leadership, resilience, and competition. Need guidance on building these traits? Check out my new E-book:  Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook  9 GB principles:  00:00:00 – Intro  00:03:46 – #1 – Fitness Is the Foundation  00:08:17 – #2 – Look the Part  00:16:26 – #3 – Nobody Is Coming to Save You  00:19:44 – #4 – Communication Skills Are Non-Negotiable  00:28:00 – #5 – Tenacity Is Perishable  00:32:57 – #6 – The Confidence Fairy Doesn’t Exist  00:41:11 – #7 – Leadership Is on You  00:44:16 – #8 – Thick Skin Is Not Optional  00:48:10 – #9 – Everything Is a Competition — 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

  8. Sep 8

    225 - Q&A: SFAS Prep, Running Faster, Shin Splints, Foot Care, Nutrition + More

    New E-book: Be The Exception: TTM's Personal Development Handbook  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  00:03:25 - How To Eat 300+ Grams Of Carbs  00:09:12 - Nutrition For High-Activity Jobs  00:13:12 - Running Prep For SFAS  00:16:48 - TTM Content On TikTok  00:19:30 - Foot Care For The Long Walk  00:25:36 - Improving Adductor Recovery  00:28:59 - Pre-Workout Stretching  00:31:34 - Best Intra-Workout Carb Sources  00:36:13 - Running With Shin Splints  00:39:31 - Improving Running During SOCM  00:43:21 - Programming Sprint Work  00:47:52 - TTM 1-On-1 Coaching Capacity  00:53:32 - Bucket List Golf Courses  00:57:27 - Practicing Land Navigation Before SFAS  01:01:01 - How Much Does HRV Matter?  01:06:51 - Building Size While Running T850  01:09:29 - Assault Treadmill Vs. Running Outside  01:16:09 - SFAS Advice For Shorter Guys — 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 — Other Partnerships: 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
    232
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Terminator Training Show
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