Terminator Training Show

Today's topics:

-Scandal settled: Whether or not my voice actually sounds like it does on all my episodes (don't miss the very beginning 😂)

-The downsides of erratic sleep schedules

-How to negotiate cutting and run performance

-Run cadence increase but still getting injured?

-Run then lift? Or Lift then run?

-Differences between Jacked gazelle Vs. Jacked Gazelle 2.0

-My favorite books

-My potential future on strava

-What I miss most about SF

-My goals for 2025 besides the 50K

-Possible to make muscle gains while running 40-50mpw?

-Prepping for SFAS while constantly in the field

-Protein farts: normal or concerning?

-Weighing food cooked vs. raw (macro tracking)

-Mobility mistakes and a simple mobility routine for maintenance

-The good and bad of energy drinks and my rec for caffeine consumption

New Program: Jacked Gazelle 2.0

EBook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

Programs, articles

New Training Team on TrainHeroic: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

terminatortraining.com

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

SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up

TrainHeroic- App based bodybuilding program

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Whichever platform you’re tuning in on, feel free to leave a review! Your feedback is greatly appreciated. The more reviews we receive, the more people the podcast will reach!

Also, if you know anyone who loves fitness and podcasts, spread the word! My goal is to help as many people as I can and cut out the BS when it comes to fitness, nutrition and health.

Look for weekly (or more) Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

How long it takes to build 'optimal fitness'

Adjusting sessions in 2&5 mile program

1:1 coaching updates

Base building duration

How many MPW when also looking to get strong

Bodyfat % for SOF guys and why not to be fat

Training for the ACFT

Fasted cardio

Does prior infantry/SOF expereince help in OTC?

Pull up improvement

Swimming for SFAS prep

BCAAs - spoken EAAS (code TERMINATOR_TRAINING)

ZONE 2 pace maintenance

Intra workout carb recs

Expectations on 2&5 mile as beginner

My speed work for ultra prep

Ruck running for SUT prep

Prepping for October selection 

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2 & 5 Mile Run Program - running improvement w/ lifting to support

Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

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Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

Jacked Gazelle- Hybrid athlete (powerlifting & endurance)

Jacked Gazelle 2.0- Hybrid athlete (hypertrophy, athleticism & endurance)

SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up

TrainHeroic

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Today's show includes more in depth questions from my Google Form Q&A. These questions don't have a character limit, and are therefore more contextual.

Topics included:
Pros and cons of SFAS in cold weather vs. warmer weather
How to overcome the inherent disadvantages of being a Short King
Why it's critical to train if your goal is fat loss (and how to approach it)
Practicing being sleep and food deprived in training (since you will be at SFAS)
Mental Fortitude Video
Soreness nuances; does being sore mean you got a good training stimulus?
How many hours/week I train now (ultra-prep) vs. typically (not in ultra prep)
Are weighted step ups and running sufficient for being a rucking beast?
Biggest reasons for land nav failures
What to focus on when looking to improve ruck walking speed
Adding mileage to running programs
How to approach the last 9 months before selection (cut? bulk? maintain?)

New Program:Jacked Gazelle 2.0

EBook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

Programs, articles

New Training Team on TrainHeroic: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

terminatortraining.com

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

SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up

TrainHeroic- App based bodybuilding program

Follow me:

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IG: terminator_training

Twitter: @ksterminatortm

youtube: Terminator Training Method

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Whichever platform you’re tuning in on, feel free to leave a review! Your feedback is greatly appreciated. The more reviews we receive, the more people the podcast will reach!

Also, if you know anyone who loves fitness and podcasts, spread the word! My goal is to help as many people as I can and cut out the BS when it comes to fitness, nutrition and health.

Look for weekly (or more) Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

SALE: Until 11:59 PM Tuesday, Jan. 21, get 25% off (automatic discount) the TTM SOF bundle, which includes:

• SOF Prep Recovery & Nutrition Guide
• 2 & 5 Mile Run Program
• Jacked Gazelle 1.0
• Jacked Gazelle 2.0
• TTM SFAS Prep Program

Today's question topics: 

• Speed work programming considerations
• BJJ/MMA w/ hybrid programming
• How long a cut should take
• Pat Mac vs. Shrek Mcphee Vs. Dutch Chris Moyer: who wins?
• enhancing gains w/ squat shoes/wedges
• Rebuilding running base
• Grounding mats for recovery
• Running faster without trying harder
• how to navigate a progress plateau
• greasing the groove for HRPU
• my lifting/running playlists
• fueling early AM training
• ideal bodyweight/composition for SFAS
• programming tactics 9 months from SFAS
• fueling training while in a calorie deficit

Programs, articles

New Training Team on TrainHeroic: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

terminatortraining.com

Kickstart- beginner/garage gym friendly

Time Crunch- Workouts for those short on time

Hypertrophy- intermediate/advanced

TrainHeroic- App based bodybuilding program

Follow me:

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Newsletter Sign Up

IG: terminator_training

Twitter: @ksterminatortm

youtube: Terminator Training Method

Facebook: Terminator Training

Whichever platform you’re tuning in on, feel free to leave a review! Your feedback is greatly appreciated. The more reviews we receive, the more people the podcast will reach!

Also, if you know anyone who loves fitness and podcasts, spread the word! My goal is to help as many people as I can and cut out the BS when it comes to fitness, nutrition and health.

Look for weekly (or more) Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

Today’s question topics included:
-Minimum bodyweight pre-Ranger school
-Best ruck to train with
-Going to selection while injured
-Low carry weights at SFAS
-Front squat alternatives for lack of wrist mobility
-Training tips for hot weather
-Walking/light cardio while overtrained
-Hex bar DL vs conventional
-Will I still be walking at 100 years old?
-Lifting/calisthenics post long run
-Cruise intervals vs. tempo runs
-How to deal w/ overshooting a workout
-Gate week vs. the rest of SFAS
-My new trail shoe review
-Legs fatigue before cardio while running - how to manage
-Building a base while on a strength program
-Wast strap fastened or unfastened while rucking
-Tips to overcome a bench press plateau

New Program: Jacked Gazelle 2.0

EBook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

Programs, articles

New Training Team on TrainHeroic: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

terminatortraining.com

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

SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up

TrainHeroic- App based bodybuilding program

Follow me:

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Newsletter Sign Up

IG: terminator_training

Twitter: @ksterminatortm

youtube: Terminator Training Method

Facebook: Terminator Training

Whichever platform you’re tuning in on, feel free to leave a review! Your feedback is greatly appreciated. The more reviews we receive, the more people the podcast will reach!

Also, if you know anyone who loves fitness and podcasts, spread the word! My goal is to help as many people as I can and cut out the BS when it comes to fitness, nutrition and health.

Look for weekly (or more) Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

Today's question topics:

• programming and exercise selection post ranger school
• systems training vs pace training
• 2 mile improvement 
• Running ultras as active duty SOF
• Ruck tips for short kings
• Running plateaus
• Why rest days are important
• Rucking in minimalist shoes
• Speed loss rate when only doing easy runs
• Pros and cons of fat burners
• SFAS prep recovery strategies - EBook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide
• Tempo vs. lactate threshold runs
• Squat, bench, DL standards for SFAS prep

New Program:Jacked Gazelle 2.0

EBook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

Programs, articles

New Training Team on TrainHeroic: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

terminatortraining.com

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

SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up

TrainHeroic- App based bodybuilding program

Follow me:

Substack

Newsletter Sign Up

IG: terminator_training

Twitter: @ksterminatortm

youtube: Terminator Training Method

Facebook: Terminator Training

Whichever platform you’re tuning in on, feel free to leave a review! Your feedback is greatly appreciated. The more reviews we receive, the more people the podcast will reach!

Also, if you know anyone who loves fitness and podcasts, spread the word! My goal is to help as many people as I can and cut out the BS when it comes to fitness, nutrition and health.

Look for weekly (or more) Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

Hope everyone had a great Christmas!! Sale on all TTM PDF products is ON from now till the end of the day New Year's Day. 30% off, no code necessary (EBook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide)

Today’s Listener Questions:
-The importance of running cadence
-My favorite speed workouts
-What I listen to on runs
-Cwench protein/electrolytes (Cwench products: code terminator_training for 15% off)
-How to re-intro training after being sick
-maintaining fitness while in the Q course
-hotel gym workout/training while traveling
-Zone 2 pace improvements/does it matter?
-My experience getting dropped from OTC
-Programming running and lifting
-Tips to prepare for the 18x-ray pipeline
-Perpetual selection prep (why it’s not a good idea)
-Rucking pace vs. heart rate: what to focus on
-Minimalist equipment training
-My weekly mileage plan for ultra prep
-Tips to get out of a rut
-SF or Ranger as stepping stone to Delta Force
-Running shoe preferences
-Prepping for SFAS w/ stress fractures
-Starting point running miles per week
-Maintaining speed on 2 runs/week
-Run improvement expectations for JG V2

New Program: Jacked Gazelle 2.0

Programs, articles

New Training Team on TrainHeroic: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

terminatortraining.com

TrainHeroic- App based bodybuilding program

Follow me:

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IG: terminator_training

Twitter: @ksterminatortm

youtube: Terminator Training Method

Facebook: Terminator Training

Whichever platform you’re tuning in on, feel free to leave a review! Your feedback is greatly appreciated. The more reviews we receive, the more people the podcast will reach!

Also, if you know anyone who loves fitness and podcasts, spread the word! My goal is to help as many people as I can and cut out the BS when it comes to fitness, nutrition and health.

Look for weekly (or more) Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

Dr. David Walton, commonly known as TF Voodoo, is a retired Green Beret officer who served an ODA Team Leader with 7th Special Forces Group.

Since retiring, he's become widely known as the world's leading expert on Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS), where he's played an integral role in optimizing every aspect of it to ensure the Army Special Forces select only the most qualified candidates.

Dr. Walton has spent countless hours studying and observing SFAS classes, so much so that he's considered an SFAS encyclopedia. Despite the open-source information available in today's digital world, SFAS continues to see less than favorable selection rates. In the episode, Dr. Walton reveals some of the reasons for this dilemma.

Dr. Walton is also an author of 3 books, Ruck Up or Shut Up, Shut Up and Ruck, and his newest soon-to-be-released land nav book, Never Get Lost.

He also hosts a monthly comprehensive day and night land navigation muster at Hoffman Land Nav site, where the SFAS star course is held. On his website, he posts the details at the beginning of each month. I've personally attended this course twice, and can vouch for it being highly valuable for aspiring candidates, especially knowing that land nav is cause for more SFAS failures than any other portion of selection.

Follow Dr. Walton on instagram: tf_voo_doo
Website: https://tfvoodoo.com/

In this episode, we discuss the following:
His upbringing and path to Special Forces
Ranger School trials and tribulations (including getting bitten by a snake, and still graduating as the Honor Grad)
Selection statistics and why the attrition rate has been so high as of late
Introduction and rise to niche-fame on the Green Berets Subreddit

In part 2, we answered 5 listener questions, including:
1. What separates guys that get selected vs. guys that actually end up finishing the Q course? what separates guys that finish the Q course from guys that thrive on an ODA?
2. What are some techniques/procedures to reduce cognitive load during Land Navigation week at SFAS? Bonus - Is there a method to handrail roads/bowling alleys at night that totally avoids being roadkill (or closer than 50m)?
3. What additional traits and attributes does someone need to be a successful SF officer compared to an enlisted SF soldier?
4. What are 5 habits that can be done everyday to build character and grit for SFAS?
5. Given that SOPC is now only a few weeks, how should an 18Xray physically show up to OSUT if crushing SFAS is their number 1 priority? What times/numbers do you want to see prior to shipping to account for the detraining that will happen?

Whether you're an aspiring Special Forces candidate or just looking to improve your character and fitness for life, you can't miss this episode!

New Program:

Today's question topics include
-prepping for a 5 mile TT in hilly terrain
-do I still do medical training?
-coming back to running after being sick
-intra workout fuel in calorie deficit
-fewer/longer vs more/shorter zone 2 sessions
-dressing for cold weather running
-creatine & caffeine in SFAS prep
-push/pull/legs vs. full body
-clif bars intra ruck fuel? And how to optimally fuel
-optimal sleep temperature
-age shenanigans for SFAS/SMU
-mitigating knee pain from running
-how to get into the CRF in group
-types of runs that interfere w/ muscle growth
-HIIT during SFAS prep
-calisthenic programming for selection prep
-how to rest & recover between sessions on 2-a-days
-playing tetris w/ JG2.0

New Program: Jacked Gazelle 2.0

EBook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

Programs, articles

New Training Team on TrainHeroic: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

terminatortraining.com

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

SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up

TrainHeroic- App based bodybuilding program

Follow me:

Substack

Newsletter Sign Up

IG: terminator_training

Twitter: @ksterminatortm

youtube: Terminator Training Method

Facebook: Terminator Training

Whichever platform you’re tuning in on, feel free to leave a review! Your feedback is greatly appreciated. The more reviews we receive, the more people the podcast will reach!

Also, if you know anyone who loves fitness and podcasts, spread the word! My goal is to help as many people as I can and cut out the BS when it comes to fitness, nutrition and health.

Look for weekly (or more) Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.

Take advantage of the Black Friday Sale! All TTM Programs & Ebook are 40% off till Monday the 2nd.

Today's Q&A topics included:

-splitting conditioning & lifting sessions
-recovering from SFAS
-my go-to meals
-pull volume vs. push volume
-BJJ during selection prep
-land nav practice locations
-curved runner vs. outdoor running
-1:1 coaching updates
-transitioning into speed work from base phase
-when/how to follow my (or any) SFAS prep plan
-metcons: pros, cons, considerations
-ruck walking vs. shuffling vs. running
-grip strength training considerations
-rest days on hybrid program
-training recommendations for firefighters
-SF culture; how to earn respect
-shift work sleep & recovery tips
-nicotine & caffeine access at SFAS
-walking vs. jogging rest periods (repeats)
-value of high daily step count for selection prep

New Program: Jacked Gazelle 2.0

EBook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

Programs, articles

New Training Team on TrainHeroic: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)

terminatortraining.com

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

SFAS Prep- Special forces train-up

TrainHeroic- App based bodybuilding program

Follow me:

Substack

Newsletter Sign Up

IG: terminator_training

Twitter: @ksterminatortm

youtube: Terminator Training Method

Facebook: Terminator Training

Whichever platform you’re tuning in on, feel free to leave a review! Your feedback is greatly appreciated. The more reviews we receive, the more people the podcast will reach!

Also, if you know anyone who loves fitness and podcasts, spread the word! My goal is to help as many people as I can and cut out the BS when it comes to fitness, nutrition and health.

Look for weekly (or more) Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the