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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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
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Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.
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
Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.
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New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)
Ep. 226 - You WILL NOT LAST In Special Forces Without These 9 Traits
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 • Duration 53:38
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.
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
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Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.
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New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)
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
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Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.
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New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)
224-Overrated/Underrated: Pre-workout, Carb Cycling, Pro Masks & More
00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:23 - Leaving Corporate America For RASP 00:08:21 - Treadmill Vs. Outdoor Running 00:18:36 - Chalk Vs. Grip Tape For Carries 00:23:21 - Prehab And Injury Prevention 00:31:32 - Diamond Gym-Style Workouts 00:36:00 - Balancing Sleep And Relationships 00:39:52 - Improving Your Golf Handicap 00:46:02 - Do You Need A Lactate Meter? 00:47:01 - Calories And Meal Size 00:51:29 - Training After A Sleepless Night 00:55:38 - Would OTC Go Differently Today?
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Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.
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New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)
00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:35 - Tick-Borne Illness at SFAS 00:06:19 - Book Recommendations for Selection 00:10:21 - Preventing Lower Back Pain From Golf 00:17:03 - Should the Army Ditch Morning PT? 00:24:00 - Trail Running vs. Road Running 00:26:48 - Compartmentalization During the Q Course 00:33:55 - Cutting on TTM Programs 00:37:00 - Getting Better at Public Speaking 00:45:37 - RASP Prep Programming 00:46:16 - Hiking and Weekly Running Mileage 00:47:31 - Does the Regular Army Hate SF?
Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.
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New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)
00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:02 - Handling Stress While Mentally Fatigued 00:09:00 - Why Bulgarian Split Squats? 00:11:08 - My Typical Driving Range Session 00:16:27 - Traits Of S-Tier Green Berets 00:25:49 - Training And Dieting On Vacation 00:31:16 - Walking A 2:30 12-Mile Ruck 00:35:20 - Improving Your Trap Bar Deadlift 00:38:56 - Running When Zone 2 Isn’t Possible 00:44:39 - Uncrustables After GI Issues 00:46:56 - Arriving At My First Team 00:53:05 - Hypertrophy Vs. PFT Pull-Ups 00:57:47 - Handling Training Setbacks From Injury
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Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.
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New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)
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Ep. 220-10 Nutrition Blunders that Crush SOF Selection Hopes & Dreams
Monday, August 3, 2026 • Duration 01:04:51
For a limited time only, get 20% off the SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide, designed for Special Operations candidates and tactical athletes who want to maximize recovery, optimize nutrition, and improve performance so they can get the most out of their training and arrive at selection healthy, resilient, and prepared. Grab it before the sale ends August 8th.
00:02:40 - Bucket List Golf Courses 00:06:03 - ODA Time Away From Home 00:08:19 - Nicotine for Focus 00:14:14 - Balancing Golf and Training 00:19:04 - Belt Squat Attachments vs. Pit Shark 00:22:54 - Favorite Army Schools 00:32:04 - Genetics vs. Hard Work 00:37:26 - Two Leg Days Per Week 00:43:45 - Carb Intake on High-Training Days 00:48:12 - MOS and Group Selection 00:51:06 - Long Irons vs. Hybrids 00:52:42 - Treadmill Running in Extreme Heat 00:53:37 - High-Frequency Lifting Programs 00:58:33 - Running Faster at 215 Pounds 01:01:19 - 400s and 800s for Faster Runs 01:06:35 - Favorite European SOF Units 01:09:32 - Daily Step Count 01:12:50 - Carb Loading Before Long Runs 01:15:21 - Ideal Body Weight for Selection 01:18:09 - Tempo Run Warm-Up and Cool-Down 01:20:29 - Chips and Salsa Every Day? 01:21:05 - Push-Pull-Legs for Better Running
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Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.
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New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook)
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