208 - Q&A: Faster 5k, Cut Without Losing Performance, Z2 vs Joints, Ruck Prep + More

Episode 209 - Q&A: Short Kingz at SFAS, Pacing Repeats, Fast 5 Mile/Lagging 2 Mile, Ranger School: Yay or Nay?, Skinny Guys at SFAS, TRT/Peptides (TTM Lesson), Water Intake, 18X Top Priority & MORE!

Timestamps Intro 0:00 (SFAS program update!) 2:55 -SFAS Boots 5:45 -restaurants in Sopines NC  7:54 -Plyos running high MPW 8:49 -high schoolers pursuing SFAS/RASP 11:49 -too small for SFAS 14:36 -TRT/Peptides 17:07 -#1 priority for 18X 20:34 -Ranger school as PL 25:41 -Cardio in bulk 28:25 -Run w/ ankle injury 31:36 -Gatorade liquid carbs 33:15 -Gallon of water/day 37:20 -Meal frequency high carb  40:33 -2 Mile gains 43:53 -lifting chalk 46:17 -street lifting SFAS prep 47:59-Re-doing JG? 49:13-pacing 400/800m repeats 51:21 -Potatoes v. rice 53:18 -skinny guys at selection 54:40 -running skill 56:54 -Metcons (Q-course, pre selection) 58:41 -suck less at rucking 1:00:31 -My height & weight 1:00:48 -Uncrustables! — New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced [https://terminatortraining.com/products/ttm-run-advanced] New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift [https://terminatortraining.com/products/ruck-run-lift]  New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0 [https://terminatortraining.com/products/jacked-gazelle-3-0] Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide [https://terminatortraining.com/products/ttm-recovery-and-nutrition-guide-for-sof-selection-prep] — TrainHeroic Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt [https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/rebuilt-tactical?attrib=559061-pod] (try a week for free!) — PDF programs 2 & 5 Mile Run [https://terminatortraining.com/products/2-mile-and-5-mile-running-program]  Kickstart [https://terminatortraining.com/products/kickstart-program] Time Crunch [https://terminatortraining.com/products/time-crunch-8-week-program] Hypertrophy [https://terminatortraining.com/products/5-day-hypertrophy-program] Jacked Gazelle [https://terminatortraining.com/products/jacked-gazelle] Jacked Gazelle 2.0 [https://terminatortraining.com/products/jacked-gazelle-2-0] SFAS Prep [https://terminatortraining.com/products/special-forces-assessment-and-selection-sfas-training-program?variant=43264264536292] — Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) [http://www.pridefoods.org/discount/TTM?redirect=%2F%3Fafmc%3DTTM%26utm_campaign%3DTTM%26utm_source%3Dleaddyno%26utm_medium%3Daffiliate%26utm_content%3D1b4] – 10% off w/ code TTM MegaFit Meals [https://megafitmeals.rfrl.co/v2j91] - 10% off w/ code TTM Spoken Supplements [https://spokennutrition.com/]: Code terminator_training Cwench supplements [https://cwenchhydration.com/?tw_source=google&tw_adid=700681112064&tw_campaign=21324330159&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21324330159&gbraid=0AAAAA9mHswqRRorrIYyOQcH1KPQHh8Fav&gclid=CjwKCAjw3MXBBhAzEiwA0vLXQUj2KcbCFkF1AEw-SB-4T1_BPFzmPsj95ciGUOE-GCW9ENQL6-hgaRoCADoQAvD_BwE]: Code terminator_training — Let’s connect: Newsletter Sign Up [https://tr.ee/z-yOOTn7Dr] IG: terminator_training [https://www.instagram.com/terminator_training/] Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyFArMsWBpDhwGSYzOjLSA] Website [https://terminatortraining.com/] Substack [https://substack.com/profile/160625074-kevin?utm_source=profile-page]

208 - Q&A: Faster 5k, Cut Without Losing Performance, Z2 vs Joints, Ruck Prep + More

🔥 25% off all SOF prep programs [https://terminatortraining.com/]. No code needed. New partnerships Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) [http://www.pridefoods.org/discount/TTM?redirect=%2F%3Fafmc%3DTTM%26utm_campaign%3DTTM%26utm_source%3Dleaddyno%26utm_medium%3Daffiliate%26utm_content%3D1b4]- 10% off with code TTM MegaFit Meals [https://megafitmeals.rfrl.co/v2j91] - 10% off with code TTM Topics 00:00 Intro 04:15 - Dropped 3 min off my 5K… can TTM Run Advanced make me faster? 06:01 - Fasted Z2 runs 09:32 - Essential types of runs during a base phase 14:36 - Cutting but scale isn’t moving: what now? 16:47 - Ideal 1-year plan using TTM programs 18:11 - Skip Z2 when joints feel beat up? 22:01 - Ideal body comp for the long walk 26:00 - Speed work + leg day 28:39 - Lose weight before ruck running? 32:33 - Daily push-ups/pull-ups ok? 36:06 - Best carbs for lean bulking 37:53 - What I eat in a full day 42:19 - Mentzer/Yates style: worth it or overhyped? 46:19 - Metcons during Q-course 49:34 - T-850: build strength + keep running? 50:19 - Plyos as run warm-up 51:13 - If I went back to SWIC: what I’d do daily 53:50 - How to start a PT business New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced [https://terminatortraining.com/products/ttm-run-advanced] New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift [https://terminatortraining.com/products/ruck-run-lift]  New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0 [https://terminatortraining.com/products/jacked-gazelle-3-0] — TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt [https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/rebuilt-tactical?attrib=559061-pod] (try a week for free!) — PDF programs 2 & 5 Mile Run Program [https://terminatortraining.com/products/2-mile-and-5-mile-running-program] - run improvement program w/ strength work Kickstart [https://terminatortraining.com/products/kickstart-program]- beginner/garage gym friendly Time Crunch [https://terminatortraining.com/products/time-crunch-8-week-program]- Workouts for those short on time Hypertrophy [https://terminatortraining.com/products/5-day-hypertrophy-program]- intermediate/advanced Jacked Gazelle [https://terminatortraining.com/products/jacked-gazelle]- Hybrid athlete Jacked Gazelle 2.0 [https://terminatortraining.com/products/jacked-gazelle-2-0] - Hybrid athlete SFAS Prep [https://terminatortraining.com/products/special-forces-assessment-and-selection-sfas-training-program?variant=43264264536292]- Special forces train-up Ruck | Run | Lift [https://terminatortraining.com/products/ruck-run-lift] - Selection Prep — Let’s connect: Newsletter Sign Up [https://tr.ee/z-yOOTn7Dr] IG: terminator_training [https://www.instagram.com/terminator_training/] Youtube: Terminator Training Method [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyFArMsWBpDhwGSYzOjLSA] website: terminatortraining.com [https://terminatortraining.com/] Substack [https://substack.com/profile/160625074-kevin?utm_source=profile-page]

207 - Cody McBroom Gives Masterclass on Eating for Performance, Fat Loss, and Longevity

In this episode, I have the privilege of interviewing Cody McBroom, founder of Tailored Coaching Method [https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com]. We dive into a practical conversation on fat loss, performance nutrition, and the key mistakes keeping most people from getting results. Connect with Cody: IG [https://www.instagram.com/tailoredcoachingmethod] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@CodyMcBroom1] Topics * 00:00 – Intro * 01:54 – Cody’s Background  * 05:50 – Early Coaching Lessons & Principles   * 15:29 – Performance vs Aesthetics: Body Fat, Health, and Long-Term Mortality   * 18:13 – Sodium, Food Choices, and Scale Spikes   * 19:51 – Nutrition for Hybrid Athletes vs Gen Pop   * 20:45 – Carbs Are the Performance Lever   * 21:27 – How Much Protein You Actually Need   * 23:46 – How to Fuel Training (Pre/Intra)   * 28:14 – Why You’re Not Losing Weight * 32:07 – Macro Setup That Actually Works  * 33:07 – The Problem With Low Carb Diets  * 38:53 – All You Need Are 7g of Fat Per Day   * 48:07 – Food Tracking: The Skill Most People Avoid   — New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced [https://terminatortraining.com/products/ttm-run-advanced] New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift [https://terminatortraining.com/products/ruck-run-lift]  New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0 [https://terminatortraining.com/products/jacked-gazelle-3-0] Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide [https://terminatortraining.com/products/ttm-recovery-and-nutrition-guide-for-sof-selection-prep] — TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt [https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/rebuilt-tactical?attrib=559061-pod] — PDF programs 2 & 5 Mile Run Program [https://terminatortraining.com/products/2-mile-and-5-mile-running-program] - run improvement program w/ strength work Kickstart [https://terminatortraining.com/products/kickstart-program]- beginner/garage gym friendly Time Crunch [https://terminatortraining.com/products/time-crunch-8-week-program]- Workouts for those short on time Hypertrophy [https://terminatortraining.com/products/5-day-hypertrophy-program]- intermediate/advanced Jacked Gazelle [https://terminatortraining.com/products/jacked-gazelle]- Hybrid athlete Jacked Gazelle 2.0 [https://terminatortraining.com/products/jacked-gazelle-2-0] - Hybrid athlete SFAS Prep [https://terminatortraining.com/products/special-forces-assessment-and-selection-sfas-training-program?variant=43264264536292]- Special forces train-up Ruck | Run | Lift [https://terminatortraining.com/products/ruck-run-lift] - Selection Prep — Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) [http://www.pridefoods.org/discount/TTM?redirect=%2F%3Fafmc%3DTTM%26utm_campaign%3DTTM%26utm_source%3Dleaddyno%26utm_medium%3Daffiliate%26utm_content%3D1b4] – 10% off w/ code TTM Spoken Supplements [https://spokennutrition.com/]: Code terminator_training — Let’s connect: Newsletter Sign Up [https://tr.ee/z-yOOTn7Dr] IG: terminator_training [https://www.instagram.com/terminator_training/] Youtube: Terminator Training Method [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyFArMsWBpDhwGSYzOjLSA] website: terminatortraining.com [https://terminatortraining.com/] Substack [https://substack.com/profile/160625074-kevin?utm_source=profile-page]

206 - Q&A: Tapering Stimulants, Reducing Joint Stress, Bodybuilding, Low Back Tightness, Imbalances +More

Partnered with Pride Foods (Rice ‘N Grinds). Delicious, quick, high-quality carbs. Use code TTM for 10% off [http://www.pridefoods.org/discount/TTM?redirect=%2F%3Fafmc%3DTTM%26utm_campaign%3DTTM%26utm_source%3Dleaddyno%26utm_medium%3Daffiliate%26utm_content%3D1b4]. 00:00 - Intro  04:32 - Training with a broken hand  07:29 - Low-impact cardio options  10:45 - Tapering stimulants pre-SFAS  15:37 - Building a proper base phase  18:43 - When to deload  24:12 - Cutting without losing performance  28:53 - Fixing lower back tightness  32:29 - Dropping mile time in 4 months  34:27 - Pace count for SFAS rucks  38:12 - Fixing strength imbalances  42:46 - Breakfast for hard morning sessions  45:13 - Zercher vs front squats  47:03 - Is leg drive cheating?  49:28 - Bodybuilding for tactical athletes  52:32 - Posterior chain without deadlifts  55:41 - Long Walk strategy for SFAS PDF programs New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced [https://terminatortraining.com/products/ttm-run-advanced] Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift [https://terminatortraining.com/products/ruck-run-lift]  Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0 [https://terminatortraining.com/products/jacked-gazelle-3-0] Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide [https://terminatortraining.com/products/ttm-recovery-and-nutrition-guide-for-sof-selection-prep] 2 & 5 Mile Run Program [https://terminatortraining.com/products/2-mile-and-5-mile-running-program] - run improvement program w/ strength work Kickstart [https://terminatortraining.com/products/kickstart-program]- beginner/garage gym friendly Time Crunch [https://terminatortraining.com/products/time-crunch-8-week-program]- Workouts for those short on time Hypertrophy [https://terminatortraining.com/products/5-day-hypertrophy-program]- intermediate/advanced Jacked Gazelle [https://terminatortraining.com/products/jacked-gazelle]- Hybrid athlete Jacked Gazelle 2.0 [https://terminatortraining.com/products/jacked-gazelle-2-0] - Hybrid athlete SFAS Prep [https://terminatortraining.com/products/special-forces-assessment-and-selection-sfas-training-program?variant=43264264536292]- Special forces train-up Ruck | Run | Lift [https://terminatortraining.com/products/ruck-run-lift] - Selection Prep — TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt [https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/rebuilt-tactical?attrib=559061-pod]  — Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) [http://www.pridefoods.org/discount/TTM?redirect=%2F%3Fafmc%3DTTM%26utm_campaign%3DTTM%26utm_source%3Dleaddyno%26utm_medium%3Daffiliate%26utm_content%3D1b4] – 10% off w/ code TTM Spoken Supplements [https://spokennutrition.com/]: Code terminator_training Cwench supplements [https://cwenchhydration.com/?tw_source=google&tw_adid=700681112064&tw_campaign=21324330159&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21324330159&gbraid=0AAAAA9mHswqRRorrIYyOQcH1KPQHh8Fav&gclid=CjwKCAjw3MXBBhAzEiwA0vLXQUj2KcbCFkF1AEw-SB-4T1_BPFzmPsj95ciGUOE-GCW9ENQL6-hgaRoCADoQAvD_BwE]: Code terminator_training — Newsletter Sign Up [https://tr.ee/z-yOOTn7Dr] IG [https://www.instagram.com/terminator_training/] Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyFArMsWBpDhwGSYzOjLSA]

205 - Q&A: CAG Selection Prep, Pre-PT Test Nutrition, Fat Loss While Performing, 18X Timeline + More

SOF BUNDLE SALE  Get 25% off all SOF prep programs (ends 3/22). [https://terminatortraining.com/collections/sof-prep-bundle] Fuel your training properly.  Get 10% off Rice ‘N Grinds. Code "TTM". [http://www.pridefoods.org/discount/TTM?redirect=%2F%3Fafmc%3DTTM%26utm_campaign%3DTTM%26utm_source%3Dleaddyno%26utm_medium%3Daffiliate%26utm_content%3D1b4]   00:00 – Intro 02:07 — Why pull-ups feel heavier on some days 03:48 — TTM Run Advanced: who it’s for + when to use it 04:36 — What to eat the night before a PT test 06:08 — Running at 300 lbs 10:09 — Getting lean without tracking macros (whole foods approach) 15:04 — Running shoes recommendations 16:35 — How to sequence TTM programs to improve run times  18:10 — Prioritizing nutrition at selection 22:13 — Hot weather acclimation in cold months  26:14 — Can you train speed, power, and endurance at the same time? 29:11 — My Z2 pacing during SFAS 33:33 — How far out to start prep for CAG selection 35:41 — Macro goals to cut body fat % while performing 40:32 — Does high mileage interfere w/ hypertrophy? 43:12 — 24+ hr fasts 47:08 — Most advantageous methods to lean out and maintain strength 49:56 — How to structure leg training + running on the same day 53:21 — 18X pipeline timeline  56:27 — Max hand release pushups I’ve seen in 2 mins 58:19 — Staying motivated when gov is demoralizing – New Running Program: TTM Run Advanced [https://terminatortraining.com/products/ttm-run-advanced] New Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift [https://terminatortraining.com/products/ruck-run-lift]  New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0 [https://terminatortraining.com/products/jacked-gazelle-3-0] Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide [https://terminatortraining.com/products/ttm-recovery-and-nutrition-guide-for-sof-selection-prep] — TrainHeroic Team: T-850 Rebuilt [https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/rebuilt-tactical?attrib=559061-pod] (try a week for free!) — PDF programs 2 & 5 Mile Run Program [https://terminatortraining.com/products/2-mile-and-5-mile-running-program] - run improvement program w/ strength work Kickstart [https://terminatortraining.com/products/kickstart-program]- beginner/garage gym friendly Time Crunch [https://terminatortraining.com/products/time-crunch-8-week-program]- Workouts for those short on time Hypertrophy [https://terminatortraining.com/products/5-day-hypertrophy-program]- intermediate/advanced Jacked Gazelle [https://terminatortraining.com/products/jacked-gazelle]- Hybrid athlete Jacked Gazelle 2.0 [https://terminatortraining.com/products/jacked-gazelle-2-0] - Hybrid athlete SFAS Prep [https://terminatortraining.com/products/special-forces-assessment-and-selection-sfas-training-program?variant=43264264536292]- Special forces train-up Ruck | Run | Lift [https://terminatortraining.com/products/ruck-run-lift] - Selection Prep — Spoken Supplements [https://spokennutrition.com/]: Code terminator_training Cwench supplements [https://cwenchhydration.com/?tw_source=google&tw_adid=700681112064&tw_campaign=21324330159&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21324330159&gbraid=0AAAAA9mHswqRRorrIYyOQcH1KPQHh8Fav&gclid=CjwKCAjw3MXBBhAzEiwA0vLXQUj2KcbCFkF1AEw-SB-4T1_BPFzmPsj95ciGUOE-GCW9ENQL6-hgaRoCADoQAvD_BwE]: Code terminator_training