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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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Ep. 219 - Q&A: Selection Prep, Running Faster, Genetics vs Hard Work, Carb Timing + More

July 28, 2026 • Kevin Smith

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Today's Topics:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:40 - Bucket List Golf Courses
00:06:03 - ODA Time Away From Home
00:08:19 - Nicotine for Focus
00:14:14 - Balancing Golf and Training
00:19:04 - Belt Squat Attachments vs. Pit Shark
00:22:54 - Favorite Army Schools
00:32:04 - Genetics vs. Hard Work
00:37:26 - Two Leg Days Per Week
00:43:45 - Carb Intake on High-Training Days
00:48:12 - MOS and Group Selection
00:51:06 - Long Irons vs. Hybrids
00:52:42 - Treadmill Running in Extreme Heat
00:53:37 - High-Frequency Lifting Programs
00:58:33 - Running Faster at 215 Pounds
01:01:19 - 400s and 800s for Faster Runs
01:06:35 - Favorite European SOF Units
01:09:32 - Daily Step Count
01:12:50 - Carb Loading Before Long Runs
01:15:21 - Ideal Body Weight for Selection
01:18:09 - Tempo Run Warm-Up and Cool-Down
01:20:29 - Chips and Salsa Every Day?
01:21:05 - Push-Pull-Legs for Better Running