Episode 181: Fitness for SFAS Vs. Q-Course Vs. ODA; Similarities, Differences & Key Principles Artwork

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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 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 181: Fitness for SFAS Vs. Q-Course Vs. ODA; Similarities, Differences & Key Principles

September 19, 2025

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This episode breaks down the differences, similarities and misconceptions about fitness for SFAS, The SF Q course and life on an ODA.

Timestamps

Intro/sale announcement 0:00

SFAS 2:24

Gate week: 6:00

Land nav: 9:43

Team week: 10:45

SFAS programming: 15:40

SFQC/ODA characteristics: 18:38

Q course/ODA fitness requirements: 24:17

Traits to possess: 29:30

Programming for Q/ODA: 32:00

Difficulties staying fit: 35:26

Key principles for all 3: 38:30

Outro: 46:14

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