Episode 140: JON HAMILTON (Infinite Grit); The MOST Critical Physical & Character Traits For SFAS Success

Today I welcomed Jon Hamilton from Infitinite Grit onto the show for a long discussion on a wide range of topics. In the the first hour of the show we dive into Jon's background in the military, to include his early wake up call in EOD school and his subsequent career in the 160th and The Army Special Forces. We then transitioned to present day and discussed his current online coaching business, Infinite Grit. Topics included:-intro and background-military career, lessons learned, decision to go SF, his SFAS prep approach from both the physical and personal development perspectives-a breakdown of what Jon's currently doing w/ Infinite Grit-the most common struggles of guys prepping for selection (physical, mental, lifestyle)-underrated/high leverage non-training habits for guys preparing for SFAS-Jon's current fitness goals, training and highest ROI habits for success For the 2nd hour of the show, we both provided our in depth perspectives on answers to TTM listener questions. These included:- Optimizing training & lifestyle for an LEO 4 days on/4 days off schedule- Concerns about losing running speed after dropping the intensity and undergo a robust base building phase- Mindset, strategies and tactics on maintaining fitness throughout the 18X-ray pipeline (OSUT to Day 1 SFAS)- Pros and cons of strongman style training instead of traditional strength training as a primary focus for SFAS prep- The differences in fitness requirements for SFAS vs. The Q course vs. ODA life and how to approach each one- What we think are the most critical, non-negotiable physical and character traits for success in SFASWhether or not you're prepping for selection, this episode is full of wisdom for any big goal. I hope you enjoy it and thank you for listening!Follow Jon: @infinitegrit on IG, InfiniteGrit on YouTubeNew Program: Jacked Gazelle 2.0EBook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition GuidePrograms, articlesNew Training Team on TrainHeroic: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)terminatortraining.com2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength workKickstart- beginner/garage gym friendlyTime Crunch- Workouts for those short on timeHypertrophy- intermediate/advancedJacked Gazelle- Hybrid athleteSFAS Prep- Special forces train-upTrainHeroic- App based bodybuilding programFollow me:SubstackNewsletter Sign