214 - Q&A: Why You're Not Recovering, Ideal RASP Weight, Fat Loss vs Performance + More 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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214 - Q&A: Why You're Not Recovering, Ideal RASP Weight, Fat Loss vs Performance + More

June 18, 2026 • Kevin Smith

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Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro - Sale Announcement
00:05:05 - Fasting While Prepping for Selection
00:10:45 - How to Balance Work with the FIFA World Cup
00:13:38 - Is Being Skinny Fat a Concern While Prepping?
00:18:12 - Ideal Bodyweight for RASP
00:20:22 - How to Train to Perform When Fatigued
00:25:34 - How to Eat Enough Carbs to Support Training
00:26:53 - Do Glasses Disqualify You from SF?
00:27:47 - How to Adapt Ruck | Run | Lift for SUT
00:30:08 - Best TTM Program for Running and Strength
00:32:53 - Is One Hard Set to Failure 2x Per Week Enough?
00:34:48 - Favorite Golf Courses Near Fort Bragg
00:40:35 - Tips for Starting Zone 2 Training
00:44:32 - Best TTM Program for General Fitness
00:46:27 - Where Were Your Clinical Rotations for 18D?
00:48:39 - Should I Cut Body Fat or Improve Training?
00:51:17 - How Often Should You Change Running Shoes?
00:54:50 - Should You Make Up Missed Running Mileage?
00:57:16 - Training for the Q-Course as a Sleep-Deprived Dad
01:03:47 - How Should I Train with 7 Months Until Selection?
01:08:32 - What Should I Cut to Recover Better?