I’ve been using BTE for a couple years now, and the amount of time and effort that gets put into my programs still continues to amaze me. The coaching staff is all about me and my goals, and they understand that life happens to everyone. They help me orient myself towards my dreams, and they make it easy to adjust my workouts to my schedule. I have learned so much, and my life has been changed for the better. Love these guys.

The BTE program by far has been the best system I have used that’s built on an appropriate level of intensity each week. The amount of training you do is perfect to improve your performance while still having to do your work and not feel exhausted. You will improve while on this program and the coaches are very quick to respond to anything you need help with.

This app and the trainers especially if you’re currently serving are incredible as they work around you and your Schedule, especially when going on exercise or deploying. I cannot recommend this app anymore as it is great

BTE has changed my outlook on selections. I came into BTE thinking I had a good grasp about the mental side of things involving selection, I was very wrong. I have learned more about mental keys and how my mind works working with BTE in the last couple of months than I ever have.

BTE is also extremely quick at answering any questions I may have and they also give you an in depth explanation so that they make sure you understand the criteria.

When I hear of other people I know and how much they are paying for a mediocre and overly simplistic training program from a local PT I honestly feel bad. Feel bad when I know how much value I get from even the base level BTE programming at a fraction of the cost of an unqualified local PT for a SOF or Tactical Police Selection.

Training with BTE for the last 10 months leading up to my selection has been all consuming but worth every bit of time and energy. The BTE team truly leave no stone unturned with their training program. They are always available and respond quickly. The attention to detail is unbeatable and with the mental skills lessons and application the training is truly holistic. Can’t be beat.

BTE is an exceptional program that gets you on the right track and finds your weaknesses. The coaches are quick to respond and explain the WHY behind their style of training. Would absolutely recommend to people pursuing SOF.

BTE provides outstanding coaching, programming and motivation. Content is up to date, high-yield and complements the existing resources (book, emails) really well. It has been extremely beneficial for my physical and mental fitness and I’ve seen real improvements in myself and my performance. I would highly recommend to both military and civilian fields. Absolutely worth the investment.

They will get you ready for your selection course. Do not try to plan your own program or “get after it” alone. You do not know more than they do. Do not try to use a stew smith workout PDF. You will arrive a subpar candidate from what you could have been or worst case hurt yourself and kill your career before it starts. This is the best way to go, and trust me, I tried fucking everything I speak from experience.

Get yourself some form of their coaching program, complete every workout and follow their cues and understand the methodology. They explain it in videos over time. Every workout has technique cues. Be patient and consistent and build the fundamental capacities that make you capable of being a worthy resilient SOF candidate. Buy their book, read it alongside the program you are doing. Read their recommended reading lists – expand your perspectives and know what you are getting into. Practice the mental skills, you are building physical capacities but just as if not more important is repping out the mental skills day after day, mental skills that they explain in detail and damn-near mandate you to execute during your training. Remember you are what you repeatedly do, you are not going to “break it down” mentally in the middle of your hell week if you did not just practice for the previous several months and slowly stress inoculate yourself. I could go on, theres endless resources from leadership courses for officer types to nutrition if you don’t know how to feed yourself for recovery and fueling. Again, there really is no better place to go than here to prepare for selection. There is no where that combines everything you need into one place. Burn the fucking boats and commit and start training with them.

If you are an experienced operator in the business world or a former athlete who refuses to accept a deconditioned baseline, Building the Elite is the solution. BTE will systematically rebuild you into a highly capable, resilient generalist. It is an execution tool for anyone who demands systematic excellence.

As a former collegiate athlete and business owner, I found myself in a prolonged period of severe physical deconditioning after a major life event. I chose Building the Elite because I was intellectually curious about their training philosophy and the highly integrated, systems-based approach that encompassed physical performance, psychological resilience, and physiological adaptability. For a high-achieving individual looking to rebuild from scratch, this app delivers an absolute masterclass in high-performance engineering.

There are so many valuable features in the app. Some of the highlights are as follows:

As a part of the onboarding experience, the program provided insight into my structural imbalances, level of strength and cardiovascular baseline after years away from serious training. Baded on your performance, the app tells you what you need to do and explains the why behind everything.

The app’s workout time-blocking is remarkably accurate. If a session says 55 minutes, that is about how long it will take. The pacing data for strength and conditioning blocks is completely customized to your current metrics, ensuring you tap into progressive overload without triggering overtraining. The training schedule is adjustable so you have the flexibility to adjust workout sessions while still staying on track.

The mental skills lessons built directly into the program connect the physiological stress of the workout directly to cognitive resilience patterns that translate back into leadership in the larger context of life.

There is thorough guidance on nutrition and supplements to support your goals, performance, recovery, and health.

There is an extraordinary focus on longevity, durability, and structural health. My joint pain evaporated within the first month because recovery and mobility are a part of the programming.

The direct coaching communication channel allows for timely support and feedback from a highly professional and knowledgeable team.

The value Building the Elite provides is well-beyond anything else I have come across as an experienced professional in the health and fitness industry.

Programming is incredibly well rounded and you’ll see progress quickly if you stick to the plan. Coaches are responsive to your inputs and adjust programming to meet your needs and account for injuries or areas which need improvement. There are tons of resources on the app to supplement the physical workouts and help you maximize results and your preparation.