Episode 161 - Q&A: SERE School Recovery, Road Vs. Trail Running, SF Officer Vs. Enlisted (Pros/Cons), Extreme Calorie Deficits, Ruck Trainers vs. Rucks, Cramp Mitigation, Rucking In Wet Boots & More! Artwork

Terminator Training Show

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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Episode 161 - Q&A: SERE School Recovery, Road Vs. Trail Running, SF Officer Vs. Enlisted (Pros/Cons), Extreme Calorie Deficits, Ruck Trainers vs. Rucks, Cramp Mitigation, Rucking In Wet Boots & More!

April 25, 2025

Today's Question topics

Extreme calorie deficits

SWCS Instructor time

Ruck programming

Ruck trainers vs. standard rucks

SERE school recovery

Road Vs. Trail running

Run gains post 2&5 mile program

Turkish getups for SFAS prep

Officer Vs. Enlisted in SF

Tempo & fartlek run pacing

Adding rest days to programs

Maintenance cardio during gain phase

Dog walking rant

Rotating running shoes

Rucking in wet boots vs. changing to dry boots

Mitigating cramps while training

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New Program: Jacked Gazelle 2.0

EBook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide

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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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