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February 20 201 - Q&A: SFAS Prep Year-Round, Bulking Conditioning, Ruck Progression, Sleep for Shift Workers + More
Sale announcement: 25% OFF ALL TTM PROGRAMS — sale ends Feb. 22. If you're serious about improving performance, now is the time to start.

Today's Q&A topics:
03:18 - Subs for sled push work?
06:50 - Min effective dose of conditioning when trying to bulk
10:59 - Should you stay in SFAS prep mode year-round?
15:24 - Best times of year to go to selection
19:33 - Tips for sleep health when working overnight
22:01 - Skipping test/deload weeks pre-SFAS
24:54 - Prepping for the Norwegian march
25:40 - Is it effective to train biceps + triceps every day for bigger arms?
29:10 - Considerations for training late in the evening
34:29 - Sub for 400 meter repeats if no access to a track
36:29 - Things to consider with sand beach runs
38:19 - How to progress ruck weight and time
41:26 - How to maintain motivation for the Q when injured
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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 Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift
New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0
Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide
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TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)
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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
Ruck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep
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48 min
February 13 200 - 6 Things to Stop Doing If You Want to Get Selected for Special Forces
SALE ALERT: For a limited time, get 25% off all TTM training programs. If you’re ready to train with structure, intent, and proven programming, now’s the time. Sale runs through Feb. 19 — automatic discount at checkout.

In this single-topic episode, I break down 6 habits that quietly sabotage performance and long-term success—whether your goal is passing selection, building a business, or leveling up your life. These aren’t flashy tactics. They’re everyday behaviors that erode discipline, consistency, and momentum.

If you’re serious about progress, STOP DOING THIS:

06:16 – Unrestricted Scrolling

13:57 – Staying Up Late & Sleeping In (Social Jet Lag)

24:04 – Winging Nutrition (No Meal Prep)

30:58 – Lacking Personal Accountability

36:20 – Surrounding Yourself With the Wrong People

44:15 – Winging Life (No Rules or Vision)
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New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift
New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0
Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide
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TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)
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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
Ruck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep
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Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training
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54 min
January 31 199 - Q&A: Training to Failure, MARSOC Swim Prep, AIT/RASP/ SFRE Prep, Marriage Tips + More
Today's topics
04:16 - Carb loading when very active
08:19 - Training to failure
14:54 - MARSOC swim frequency
17:19 - Tempo run durations
18:54 - Lifting during 2&5 mile base phase
20:25 - Weight loss before SFAS prep
22:13 - AIT/RASP prep program
23:57 - Target 2 + 5 mile times for SFAS
25:21 - Best TTM program for SFRE
26:44 - Aerobic base adequacy
27:34 - Training after selection date delay
29:39 - Marriage tips for SOF
34:04 - Adjusting JG3.0 for NSW
35:02 - New running program milage
35:56 - Training with a broken ankle
39:47 - Short game tips
42:48 - Knee pain before selection
46:14 - IT band pain after long rucks
52:21 - Carb timing vs total intake
55:40 - Favorite Rice and Grinds combos
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Related links
Carbs IG post
Carb article Pt. 1
Carb article Pt. 2
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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 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
Ruck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep
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Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training
Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training
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Let’s connect:
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IG: terminator_training
Youtube: Terminator Training Method
website: terminatortraining.com
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1 hr
January 23198 - Q&A: Building a Running Base, Injury Recovery, Overrated SFAS Exercise, Self-Doubt & More
TTM SALE: Get 25% off selection prep and hybrid programs with code RUNLIFT25. Sale extended to Jan. 26 at midnight EST.
Topics:
00:00 – Intro
01:54 – New TTM program
02:23 – Long conditioning carbs
08:22 – Trouble getting into Z2 rucking
11:25 – Opinion on Tactical Barbell Program
13:56 – Solid running base
19:26 – New TTM running program details
21:44 – Running before lifting
25:25 – Mentally recovering from injury
29:40 – Best SOF unit IMO
30:25 – Performance gains in a cal deficit?
32:48 – Most overrated SFAS exercise
36:26 – Carry prep for SFAS
39:05 – Managing self-doubt in selection
43:17 – Assessing running base
52:15 – Best program for Air Force Special Warfare
01:00:03 – Heavy legs on Time Trials
01:05:05 – Tapering before tryout
01:06:34 – Business books & podcasts
01:09:15 – Muscle gain indicators
Episodes Discussed:
Breakdown on JG3:
Breakdown on Ruck | Run | Lift
Breakdown on JG 1, 2, 2&5 mile
TrainHeroic Team: T-850 Rebuilt
PDF programs
Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift
Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0
SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide
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 Gaz
1 hr 12 min
January 17 Ep 197 - Full Breakdown of Jacked Gazelle 3.0 - The Ultimate Hybrid Program
Sale: All programs in the TTM SOF Prep Bundle are 25% off with code RUNFIT25. Offer ends Jan. 24 at midnight EST.

In this episode, I break down JG 3.0 from start to finish.

Topics:

JG3.0 Program breakdown
00:00 — Why Jacked Gazelle exists
11:46 — What is the difference between JG 3.0 and other programs?
14:51 — Who is this program for and who this program is NOT for?
16:46 — Program prerequisites
21:01 — Program structure
23:15 — Phase 1 layout
25:13 — Phase 2 layout
26:19 — Mid-program testing & Phase 3
30:19 — Phase 4 layout
33:13 — Arm Farm vs ACFT/PT prep
34:28 — Outcomes you can expect

Q&A
35:55 — Is it a good idea to cycle between 2&5 mile and JG 3.0 until a few months out from SFRE?
36:41— Are there deadlifts in every week?
37:22 — Will it be ideal for 1.5, 5, and 20 mile preparation?
41:17 — Swiss Bar or Cadillac bar?
43:08 — Can I do a calorie deficit early in the program?
44:11 — Ruck Run Lift or JG 3.0 if I'm going to RASP?
45:38 — Could I train two times a day or is that too much?
47:41 — Is it a Ranger school prep?
48:56 — On easy conditioning days, would I be able to do a Z2 30-minute run?
50:27 — Is this program repeatable?
52:08— How does the conditioning volume compare to other programs?
52:25 — Is this good for dudes in the Q course and are there more plyos or oly lifts?
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New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift
New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0
Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide
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TrainHeroic Team: 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
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Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training for 10% off
Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training for 15% off
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Newsletter Sign Up
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website: terminatortraining.com
58 min
January 11 Ep. 196 - Q&A: Ranger School Prep, "Secrets" For My High Rating in Team Week, Ideal Bodyweight for SFAS, ADHD: Advantage or Flaw?, Sleep deprivation Training, Muay Thai & Hybrid Training, Run/Ruck PRs + More
Today's topics
00:00:00 — Intro
00:01:19 — Ranger School ruck failure
00:07:33 — How to earn strong peer ratings during Team Week
00:15:54 — How to deal with ADHD
00:22:36 — Bodyweight vs run/ruck performance
00:25:40 — Deadlift swaps in JG3 (hex bar vs RDLs)
00:29:24 — Sleep prep vs selection reality
00:35:04 — Naps, sleep debt, and recovery
00:33:38 — Ruck Run Lift + odd-object carries
00:40:59 — Muay Thai during selection prep
00:48:25 — Five-mile PRs & endurance benchmarks
00:49:25 — Sugar intake during 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.
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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
Ruck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep
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Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training
Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training
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1 hr 5 min
January 05 Ep. 195 – Dominate 2026; 9 Ways to Boost Performance, Sleep, Productivity & Mental Health
Happy 2026!
In light of the new year, today’s episode is a breakdown of 9 habits I've developed over the last ~5 years of my personal development journey that have delivered the highest ROI with regard to mental health, productivity, fitness/recovery, sleep, relationships, and overall success and fulfillment.
Whether you’re a NY resolution person or not, perhaps one or 2 sparks something in you to change. Let me know if you’re gonna try one or if you’ve already seen benefits from any of them!
0:00 — Intro
06:16 — No alcohol since November 2022
18:48 — Consistent sleep & wake times
32:25 — First 2 hours / last hour phone rule
35:50 — The 10-minute rule
41:03 — Waking up early
49:07 — 2×20 reading rule
55:28 — Sunday socials
59:08 — Post-meal walks
01:03:45 — 99/1 nutrition (GI-friendly foods)
01:11:40 — Outro
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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 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
Ruck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep
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Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training
Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training
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1 hr 13 min
December 28, 2025Episode 194 - Q&A: Slow 5-Mi/Fast 2-Mi Fixes, Are 18-X Bad Leaders, Favorite Parts of My Job, Short Vs. Long Run Repeats, SFRE Taper Tips, Cutting & Optimal Performance, Training while Traveling, Best Rice & Grinds Flavors & More!
Sale announcement: All TTM programs are 25% off with code XMAS2025. Sale goes till 11:59 EST NYE. https://terminatortraining.com/
Today’s topics:
Sleep after long runs
200s vs longer repeats
SFRE taper strategy
Intensity without form loss
Best rice & grinds flavor
Post-OSUT detraining timeline
Favorite part of my job
Fast 2-mile, slow 5-mile–filling gap
Repeat 2/5-mile program
Deficit + hybrid performance
Cream of rice v. rice n grinds
18X leadership debate
Local gym recommendations
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 Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift
Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide
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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
Ruck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep
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Spoken Supplements 10% off: Code terminator_training
Cwench supplements10% off: Code terminator_training
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57 min
December 19, 2025 Episode 193 - 12 Dumb Training Mistakes I made as A Green Beret So You (Hopefully) Don't Have To
JG3.0 Sale still live! (Ends tomorrow—20 Dec, 2025 at 11:59PM)
Use code JG3FIT at checkout for 25% off!
In today’s episode, I break down 12 major training mistakes I made as a green beret that I’d go back and change if I knew better. I made these mistakes so, assuming you listen, you don’t have to.
I had a great time shooting this one. It’s chock full of nuggets and applies to SO MANY people’s training tendencies—future, current and even former SOF (as well as just general hard chargers).
I planned on making it a shorter episode, but I get really passionate and it went longer. All important stuff, though!
Thanks for listening! Here are today's topics!
00:0:00 – Intro / JG 3.0 Sale
00: 5:34 – Married to the barbell, anti machines/specialty bars
00: 17:48 – Oly lifts, without the skill
00:26:29 – Insane metcons
00:31:55 – Ruck/kit running year-round
00: 35:34 – Doing burpees
00:39:05 – Training so hard it interfered with on-the-job performance
00:42:54 – Regularly sacrificing sleep to get training in
00: 47:13 – Chasing strengths, neglecting other things
00:51:20 – Absurd amounts of pull-ups, mostly weighted, all same grip
00:54:28 – Thinking hypertrophy training was a waste
00:57:57 – 200% programs
00:1:02:34 – Going hard on weekends with alcohol, then destroying myself on Mondays
01:07:33 – Outro
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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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Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training
Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training
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New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift
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
Ruck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep
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1 hr 9 min
December 13, 2025Episode 192 - Q&A: JG 3.0 is HERE!, Ranger School Age Cop Outs, Back Vs. Belt Squats, Best TTM Fat Loss Plans, Hyrox Vs. SFAS Fitness, Fitness Focus in 75th Ranger Reg., Ruck Running Tips, TTM 1:1 Coaching Prices and More!
Great news!
Jacked Gazelle 3.0 is out and ready for purchase.
To get it marked down 25%, use the code JG3FIT at checkout (discount runs till 11:59pm Friday, December 19)
Option 40, ranger-school damage
Best TTM fat-loss program
Hyrox for SFAS fitness
Conditioning finishers after lifting
Running RPE: breathing vs legs
Sourdough flour type question
Back squats versus belt squats
Smith machine versus barbell squats
Meal plans from TTM recipes
One-on-one coaching pricing
Jacked Gazelle plus ruck shuffling
Strong two-mile, weak SDC
Elevated resting heart rate concern
Pickup sports during Two-and-Five
Are fighter pilots cool
Difference between JG 1&2 (Jg 2 Vs. JG breakdown episode )
Training focus in Ranger Regiment
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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Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_training
Cwench supplements: Code terminator_training
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SOF Selection Program: Ruck | Run | Lift
Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide
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TrainHeroic Team: T-850 Rebuilt (1st wk free!)
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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
Ruck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep
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Youtube: Terminator Training Method
website: terminatortraining.com
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1 hr 8 min

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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…