Episode 186 - Over/Underrated Pt 2. - David Goggins, 80/20 Running, Single Leg as MAIN Squat, Keto Diet, Creatine Loading, Circuit Training, "Protein" Processed Foods, Melatonin & 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 damageBest TTM fat-loss program Hyrox for SFAS fitnessConditioning finishers after liftingRunning RPE: breathing vs legsSourdough flour type questionBack squats versus belt squatsSmith machine versus barbell squatsMeal plans from TTM recipesOne-on-one coaching pricingJacked Gazelle plus ruck shufflingStrong two-mile, weak SDCElevated resting heart rate concernPickup sports during Two-and-FiveAre fighter pilots coolDifference between JG 1&2 (Jg 2 Vs. JG breakdown episode )Training focus in Ranger RegimentQuestions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.---Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_trainingCwench supplements: Code terminator_training---SOF Selection Program: Ruck | Run | Lift Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide---TrainHeroic Team: T-850 Rebuilt (1st wk free!)---Programs2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength workKickstart- beginner/garage gym friendlyTime Crunch- Workouts for those short on timeHypertrophy- intermediate/advancedJacked Gazelle- Hybrid athleteJacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athleteSFAS Prep- Special forces train-upRuck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep---Newsletter Sign UpIG: terminator_trainingYoutube: Terminator Training Methodwebsite: terminatortraining.comSubstack

JG 3.0 will release FRIDAY, 3 December. Stay Tuned!Join my mailing list for the latest updates, sale info, etc. Today's QuestionsDonating blood and training recoveryPurpose of shakeout run before PT testRecovery prep for older candidates at selectionDeload or go back-to-back between programsJogging rest during repeats in JG 2.0Air runner intervals vs outdoor runningZone 2 treadmill runs in bad weatherBreaking a 15-rep pull-up plateauWhich phase to start Ruck Run Lift four months outAdding water confidence days safelyManaging NTC or long field events mid-train-up---Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.---Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_trainingCwench supplements: Code terminator_training---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 programs2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength workKickstart- beginner/garage gym friendlyTime Crunch- Workouts for those short on timeHypertrophy- intermediate/advancedJacked Gazelle- Hybrid athleteJacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athleteSFAS Prep- Special forces train-upRuck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep---Let’s connect:Newsletter Sign UpIG: terminator_trainingYoutube: Terminator Training Methodwebsite: terminatortraining.comSubstack

Cyber Monday SaleAll Terminator Training Method PDF programs and the SOF Prep Recovery Guide Ebook are 40% off with code CYBERMONDAY thru Wednesday 3 December at 11:59 p.m.Episode Summary Kevin shares six Special Forces habits that helped him grow Terminator Training Method from a side project into a thriving coaching business with a long waitlist—and how you can apply them to SOF prep, entrepreneurship, or just being a higher-performing human.What You’ll Learn (6 SF Habits → Business & Life)Represent / Look the Part – Why your physical presence, body composition, and overall “put-togetherness” act as a walking billboard for your credibility.Wake Up Early – Using quiet pre-dawn hours for deep work, training, and needle-moving tasks without distractions.FITFO (Figure It The F*ck Out) – Developing resourcefulness, solving problems without hand-holding, and learning fast instead of waiting to feel “ready.”Seek Expert Guidance – Hiring coaches and specialists to accelerate progress, free up bandwidth, and get higher-quality outcomes than doing everything solo.Work to Standard, Not Time – Setting high standards for output and stopping when the mission is complete—not when an arbitrary clock says you’re done.Plan & Prepare – Weekly and daily planning, rehearsals, and reps so you’re not winging it with selection, briefs, business tasks, or nutrition/training---Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_trainingCwench supplements: Code terminator_training---New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide---TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)--- programs2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength workKickstart- beginner/garage gym friendlyTime Crunch- Workouts for those short on timeHypertrophy- intermediate/advancedJacked Gazelle- Hybrid athleteJacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athleteSFAS Prep- Special forces train-upRuck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep

Black Friday Sale Announcement: Every TTM training program is 50% off site-wide. No code needed. This is the biggest sale of the year! Visit: terminatortraining.comTrainHeroic Team is 25% off for your first 3 months: T-850 Rebuilt Today's topics Breathing and zone 2Weighted pull upsMy favorite cheat mealFavorite ab exercisesRanger School prepSFAS run pacingLand nav practiceJacked Gazelle 2.0 and ACFTNew hybrid programInterval pacing mistakesMarathon and ultra plansTwo and Five Mile for 35-year-oldsTestosterone boostersRuck | Run | Lift trotsSleep and recoveryQuality vs zone 2 mileageMeal prep servicesPeptides for enduranceJeff Nichols programsGolf driver distancePre-SFAS program choiceGrass-fed vs conventional meat---Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.---Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_trainingCwench supplements: Code terminator_training---New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide---TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt ---PDF programs2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength workKickstart- beginner/garage gym friendlyTime Crunch- Workouts for those short on timeHypertrophy- intermediate/advancedJacked Gazelle- Hybrid athleteJacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athleteSFAS Prep- Special forces train-upRuck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep---Let’s connect:Newsletter Sign UpIG: terminator_trainingYoutube: Terminator Training Methodwebsite: terminatortraining.comSubstack

Warm-ups & cool-downsRower drag factor (zone 2 vs sprints)Favorite saucesHigh-calorie snacksFatigue vs motivationNon-running speed work (base phase)Golf bag setupWalking vs jogging recoveriesWind resistance on treadmillSweaty hands / grip on carriesTrainability of strength endurancePost-training nutrition timingDisqualified 18X → 11B pathOne-year-out Delta prep (T-850 + RRL)Ideal base-building lengthBaseline fitness for T-850High mileage run/ruck for selectionDeadlift improvement (frequency > “workouts”)Low vs high zone 2 adaptationsMerrick Health labs panelCereal as pre-workout breakfast---Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.---Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_trainingCwench supplements: Code terminator_training---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 programs2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength workKickstart- beginner/garage gym friendlyTime Crunch- Workouts for those short on timeHypertrophy- intermediate/advancedJacked Gazelle- Hybrid athleteJacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athleteSFAS Prep- Special forces train-upRuck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep---Let’s connect:Newsletter Sign UpIG: terminator_trainingYoutube: Terminator Training Methodwebsite: terminatortraining.comSubstack

Today's Q&A Topics:-SF team culture / views on drinking-Grip limiting heavy lifts-Grip endurance (SFAS)-Pendulum squat rep ranges-Supplement brands (NSF)-Belt squat / Pit Shark-High-carb refeeds-Weekly run frequency (SFAS)-Net carbs vs total-Infantry vs SOF-Kevin’s current training focus-41-min 5-mile improvement-25 hard miles vs 80/20-Dorsiflexion mobility-Recovery conditioning vs zone 2-Backwards sled drag alternatives-Red meat & heart health-Increasing lift intensity (form)-Cereal pre-workout---Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.---Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_trainingCwench supplements: Code terminator_training---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 programs2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength workKickstart- beginner/garage gym friendlyTime Crunch- Workouts for those short on timeHypertrophy- intermediate/advancedJacked Gazelle- Hybrid athleteJacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athleteSFAS Prep- Special forces train-upRuck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep---Let’s connect:Newsletter Sign UpIG: terminator_trainingYoutube: Terminator Training Methodwebsite: terminatortraining.comSubstack

Today's topics:-Creatine loading-80/20 running (Zone 2 vs higher intensity)-David Goggins-Heavy single-leg squats as primary movement-Barefoot shoes-“High-protein” processed foods (Kodiak cakes, protein pasta)-Melatonin-Weighted circuit training-Energy gels / intra-workout carbs-Egg whites-Keto diet---Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.---Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_trainingCwench supplements: Code terminator_training---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 programs2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength workKickstart- beginner/garage gym friendlyTime Crunch- Workouts for those short on timeHypertrophy- intermediate/advancedJacked Gazelle- Hybrid athleteJacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athleteSFAS Prep- Special forces train-upRuck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep---Let’s connect:Newsletter Sign UpIG: terminator_trainingYoutube: Terminator Training Methodwebsite: terminatortraining.comSubstack

SALE: All 9 TTM PDF Products site wide are 30% off till 4 November.Use the code FALL2025 at checkout for the discount.*note that program prices will increase immediately following the sale.We switched it up today with an overrated/underrated episode2000s rap and hip hopCrossFitNorwegian 4×4 / VO₂max-focused workouts for selection prepUsing a fan while you sleepSwim sessions (in a military/selection context)TRT (testosterone replacement therapy)Inverted rows and TRX face pullsIntermittent fastingSauna for heat acclimation (heat training)Switch grip (over–under) on deadliftsCreatineBarbell strict press (overhead press)Tib raises for run/ruck performance and durability---Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.---Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_trainingCwench supplements: Code terminator_training---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 programs2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength workKickstart- beginner/garage gym friendlyTime Crunch- Workouts for those short on timeHypertrophy- intermediate/advancedJacked Gazelle- Hybrid athleteJacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athleteSFAS Prep- Special forces train-upRuck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep---Let’s connect:Newsletter Sign UpIG: terminator_trainingYoutube: Terminator Training Methodwebsite: terminatortraining.comSubstack

Note: I had some mic issues so this was recorded on Mac speakers. May need to turn it up a bit Question topics:Block vs. concurrent periodization (SOF prep)Optimizing early AM PT testsHigh vs. low rep squats for SFAS prepWhy I left the militaryHow hard is CQB in OTC?Pre race/test/event self-talkLast 6 months pre-OSUT (18X)PT tests fatigued vs. freshBody comp vs. performance pre dive schoolEffects of 1 month off trainingHigh step count pre-SFASConditioning & hypertrophyCrosstraining for run gainsLog PT at SFAS?Fat but also fast (How?)---Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.---Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_trainingCwench supplements: Code terminator_training---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 programs2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength workKickstart- beginner/garage gym friendlyTime Crunch- Workouts for those short on timeHypertrophy- intermediate/advancedJacked Gazelle- Hybrid athleteJacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athleteSFAS Prep- Special forces train-upRuck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep---Let’s connect:Newsletter Sign UpIG: terminator_trainingYoutube: Terminator Training Methodwebsite: terminatortraining.comSubstack

🚨SALE! each SOF Bundle item is 25% off with code SOF25. 🚨Sale ends Wednesday Oct. 15.Today's Question Topics:-Land nav practice in urban areas-Pre OSUT training for 18X-SOPC mandatory for all?-Artificial sweeteners-Training hours/week pre selection-Option 40 Vs 18X-Running & legs on same day: yay or nay?-Overreaching/peaking/tapering for SFAS-18 months of TTM programs (pre selection)-Knee sleeves pros & cons-Pre selection prep programming-My favorite lifts for each muscle group-Dips/bench OHP same session?-Tetris with JG2.0-Best plan for Air Force TACP selection-The beginnings of TTM as a business -Deloads between TTM programs?-My golf game update-Making gains despite college life (heavy drinking)---Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.---Spoken Supplements: Code terminator_trainingCwench supplements: Code terminator_training---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 programs2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength workKickstart- beginner/garage gym friendlyTime Crunch- Workouts for those short on timeHypertrophy- intermediate/advancedJacked Gazelle- Hybrid athleteJacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athleteSFAS Prep- Special forces train-upRuck | Run | Lift - Selection Prep---Let’s connect:Newsletter Sign UpIG: terminator_trainingYoutube: Terminator Training Methodwebsite: terminatortraining.comSubstack