Goal and career-specific training programs that adapt to your needs and schedule
Everything you need in one place
+ Goal and career-specific programs (more details on specific programs can be found further down on this page)
- SOF Prep: Specific selection prep programs for every branch of the US Military (Navy, Air Force, Army, Marines). We also offer programs for the Australian SASR, British SAS/SBS, CANSOF JTF-2 & CSOR, as well as the FBI HRT. This large variety of programs allows us to prepare you for nearly any SOF selection.
- SWAT or SOF Operator: For those looking to improve their fitness, stay healthy, and perform well in operational situations.
- LEO: Programs for law enforcement (police, sheriff, homeland security, FBI) or those preparing to work in this field.
- Fire: Urban or wildland-specific firefighter programs.
- Military: We offer a range of programs tailored to your specific job, availability, and career goals.
- Civilian: Perfect for anyone who wants to excel at any physical task while becoming more physically, mentally, and emotionally resilient.
+ Understand your weaknesses and target them
The BTE Training App automates many of the processes we use as coaches. It will assess your strengths and weaknesses and create a semi-individualized & goal-specific program based on your goals. Our fitness algorithm provides an in-depth overview of where you need to focus your training efforts. Working with BTE coaches, we'll use that data to adjust your training program to maintain strengths and improve weaknesses.
+ Build mental skills
Every training session includes a specific mental skill focus. Daily lessons help you build mental skills to become more resilient and capable week after week, month after month.
+ Unlimited access to BTE coaches to ask questions & get answers
You can message the world-class BTE coaching team anytime to get your questions quickly answered.
+ Adjust workouts based on your schedule
Change your weekly structure, and pause training when needed. Whatever your schedule, the program can adapt to fit it.
+ Learn about the 'why' behind your training sessions
Learn why specific methods and training sessions are assigned to you and how they will help you achieve your goals.
+ Track progress and get individualized guidance for every training session
PR tracking, suggested weights, running and rucking speeds, and heart rate zones based on your specific capabilities help you get the most out of every training session.
+ Automatic adjustments
Show up and do the work; the app takes care of the rest. You'll be guided to review and adjust your strategies based on your physical and mental performance.
+ On-demand workouts
Finishers, movement circuits, bodyweight workouts, and add-ons are always available.
BTE Training Options
BTE Training App
- Goal-specific training programs based on your strengths, weaknesses, and desired training frequency.
- Daily mental skill lessons to help build your mind as well as your body.
- Access to BTE Coaches through messaging to get your questions answered (average response time is less than 8 hours).
- On demand workouts - finishers, movement circuits, bodyweight workouts, and add-ons are always available.
- Every training block & session includes an in-depth overview, so you know exactly why and how to get the most out of each training session.
- PR tracking, suggested weights, running and rucking speeds, and heart rate zones based on your specific capabilities help you get the most out of every training session.
- Access to BTE courses - Dialing in Sleep, Nutrition Fundamentals, Advanced Nutrition, Time Management, Cooking & Food Prep, Advanced SOF Prep Resources & Considerations
BTE Training App with Coaching Calls
- Everything included in the $49 Training App package
- Introductory 20-minute coaching call with Coach Miguel Zeran, aka "Z" to dial in your training program, set goals, and create a plan for accomplishing your goals.
- Monthly 20-minute coaching calls with Coach Z to continue refining your long-term plan in all facets of performance: training, nutrition, mental skills, sleep, & stress management.
- Bi-weekly in-depth check-ins with video feedback from Coach Z on all facets of your performance plan.
- This package is ideal for anyone who wants additional accountability and guidance without paying for the full 1v1 coaching experience
1-on-1 Coaching
- Individualized movement work to reduce injury risk and improve efficiency
- Fully-customized strength training to fit your needs, equipment, and schedule and keep you structurally balanced and resilient
- Work capacity training based on the demands of your job, selection, or event that you're training for
- Comprehensive energy systems development, including water comp training (when applicable) and individualized pacing and technique feedback
- Nutrition and supplementation guidance to optimize recovery, body-comp, and performance
- Individualized feedback with an ongoing dialogue with your coach to dial in your mental performance over time.
- Weekly check-ins with feedback on your performance, progress, and questions and unlimited email access to us throughout the process
Reviews
A Completed Path to Elite Performance
From the moment I downloaded Building the Elite, I could tell this wasn’t just another fitness app. It’s designed for people who want a serious, structured, and professional approach to building strength, endurance, and mental toughness.
The programming is evidence-based, with clear progressions, detailed explanations, and a perfect balance between physical training and mental skills development. I especially appreciate how it integrates strength, endurance, recovery, and mindset training all in one place.
The user interface is intuitive, the workouts are easy to follow, and the performance tracking keeps me motivated as I see measurable improvements week after week. What truly sets this app apart, though, is its focus on building elite habits and resilience, not just fitness numbers.
If you’re looking for a tool that blends science-backed training with practical application to help you perform at your best, Building the Elite is it. This app doesn’t just improve your workouts—it elevates your entire approach to training and personal growth.
Solid, balanced, adaptive program.
Really impressive balance of achievable programming, not lacking in variety and other administrative functions tailored to suit individual needs. Admins and trainers are responsive typically addressing queries inside a few hours. The on-demand section is also super useful for all the administrative aspects of the program, from nutrition to stretching.
Can't recommend it enough
I’ve been working with the team for several months now, getting ready for a tac team selection. The training is tailored to my needs. It’s very well researched and I already see great results. The BTE method works (if you put in the work that is) and got me confident to go through a selection when I’m over 40. The team is dedicated to their mission and works hard for us customers. Do it, you won’t regret.
Just do it.
If you’re on the fence, just do it. It feels strange at first to go back to basics but I can tell you with complete confidence and certainty that it will pay dividends as you work toward your goals.
I was a CrossFit/weightlifting athlete and assumed that I would have everything I needed to be successful. I was wrong, this is what I needed. Smart training, injury and pain free, more volume than I’ve ever done in my life and the mental skills are invaluable. You will succeed if you put in the work, it’s up to you if you really want this. If you do, set yourself up for success with BTE.
Wealth of knowledge
Very lucky to have stumbled upon this group/app. Definitely not your run of the mill programming, these guys have a wealth of knowledge and their logic and reasoning is extremely sound which is very important for a successful program which they have. I plan to see this program through to my ship date in a year and I may even upgrade to be honest, if you’re on the fence. Just do it, give it a fair chance for a couple weeks, I’m telling you. You won’t look back.
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FAQ
Training is delivered via the BTE Training App. Once you sign up, we'll send you an invite link to set up an account and download the iOS or Android App. Once you've set up your account, we'll upload training.
Due to the individualization process that the app uses to create your training program, there are hundreds of different training programs. However, there are five main tracks:
- SOF Selection (8-20 hours per week)
- You are preparing for a US military SOF (any branch) selection process.
- We also have programs for: Australian SASR, British SAS/SBS, CANSOF JFT-2 & CSOR, and FBI HRT.
- We likely have a program for you if you are prepping for any SOF or high-level law enforcement selection. If you have any questions, email us at [email protected].
- Operator (5-7 hours per week)
- You are an operator looking to improve fitness across the board, stay healthy, and perform well when operational.
- LEO (4-5 hours per week)
- You work in law enforcement (police, sheriff, homeland security, FBI, etc) or are preparing to work in this field.
- Fire (4-6 hours per week)
- You work as a firefighter (urban or wildland) or are preparing to work in this field.
- Civilian (3-4 hours per week)
- Your job doesn’t rely on your physical performance; if it does, it falls outside the categories listed. Regardless of your occupation, you want to be capable of excelling at any physical task while becoming more mentally and emotionally resilient.
Once you choose a track, you’ll work through the onboarding questions and assessments to build a program based on your goals and overall fitness.
Yes. Instead of an arbitrary or one-size-fits-all approach based on a goal that makes a ton of assumptions, your goals are defined by your career path or desired capability. From there, the training is individualized based on your current fitness level.
So, if there are two people training for the same goals, the person with a huge endurance background doesn’t get the same program as the individual who is incredibly strong, but hasn’t been doing much endurance training. This leads to far more effective training based on you, not just your goals.
How many days you train each week depends on what you’re training for and how fit you are. Regardless, you can always ‘pause’ the program to catch up, skip workout days, reduce the volume of a workout, and adjust the schedule on the fly. All of these options make it easy to adjust your training when life happens.
Each training session provides an expected completion time and is also labeled to help you decide which ones to save for the days when you’re fresh, and which you can knock out on busier days or when you’re a little more fatigued.
You can easily look ahead to preview what’s coming up and adjust the training schedule accordingly. You can adjust your training in two ways:
- Adjust: You can adjust which training sessions are assigned to each day in the next week. This allows you to adjust training based on your schedule.
- Pause: Programs are assigned when needed, not on a never-ending loop. If you miss a few days or are on vacation for a week, you can easily pick up where you left off. When you need a new program, it will show up.
CAREER SPECIFIC PROGRAMS
GOAL SPECIFIC PROGRAMS
BTE Training App Bonuses
Tired of getting hurt running? How you run is as important as a good training program. We'll teach you how to dial in your technique to shut down injuries.
Want to get faster? Technique and efficiency can make up to a 25% difference in your running speed. That means your 8:00 min/mile pace can drop to a 6:00 min/mile pace with changes to your technique. Our running skills course is baked into every training program, guaranteeing you'll not only become fitter but get more out of the fitness you already have
Stay Healthy: Our proprietary movement screen app provides individualized movement drills to target your specific movement limitations so you feel better, stay healthy, and continue to get fitter month after month.
Bulletproof Joints: We also have joint-specific assessments and movement interventions to help you bulletproof your joints and target any local issues or restrictions.
Become a rucking machine: Learn how to stay healthy as you build volume and become a rucking machine.
Crush your PT tests: Dial in your pacing, nutrition, hydration, foot-care, and other strategies to easily crush your PT tests, from 12-20 mile endurance events to shorter ruck-runs.
Access to all our SOF prep tools & resources: Get instant access to everything you need to know about heat acclimation, memory & cognition exercises, leadership skills, hydration, electrolyte management, snacking/nutrition considerations, land navigation, & specific-prep phases. Use these along with access to our extremely skilled and experienced coaching staff to answer all your questions.
Become more resilient and capable every month
If you do 90% of workouts in the first 90 days, we guarantee you’ll improve all areas of your fitness or you get all your money back. We know our program works & stand behind it.
Our team includes former SOF operators, Ph.D.'s, a performance psych, a doctor of physical therapy, an exercise physiologist, strength & conditioning coaches, and an athletic trainer. Our entire staff helped develop the app and continues to answer your questions and create the resources needed to support our growing community.
We limit our app to 25 new clients weekly to maintain personal communication and fast response times. Stop wasting time and energy figuring out what to do. We take care of that so you can focus on taking action.
BTE Training Options
BTE Training App
- Goal-specific training programs based on your strengths, weaknesses, and desired training frequency.
- Daily mental skill lessons to help build your mind as well as your body.
- Access to BTE Coaches through messaging to get your questions answered (average response time is less than 8 hours).
- On demand workouts - finishers, movement circuits, bodyweight workouts, and add-ons are always available.
- Every training block & session includes an in-depth overview, so you know exactly why and how to get the most out of each training session.
- PR tracking, suggested weights, running and rucking speeds, and heart rate zones based on your specific capabilities help you get the most out of every training session.
- Access to BTE courses - Dialing in Sleep, Nutrition Fundamentals, Advanced Nutrition, Time Management, Cooking & Food Prep, Advanced SOF Prep Resources & Considerations
BTE Training App with Coaching Calls
- Everything included in the $49 Training App package
- Introductory 20-minute coaching call with Coach Miguel Zeran, aka "Z" to dial in your training program, set goals, and create a plan for accomplishing your goals.
- Monthly 20-minute coaching calls with Coach Z to continue refining your long-term plan in all facets of performance: training, nutrition, mental skills, sleep, & stress management.
- Bi-weekly in-depth check-ins with video feedback from Coach Z on all facets of your performance plan.
- This package is ideal for anyone who wants additional accountability and guidance without paying for the full 1v1 coaching experience
1-on-1 Coaching
- Individualized movement work to reduce injury risk and improve efficiency
- Fully-customized strength training to fit your needs, equipment, and schedule and keep you structurally balanced and resilient
- Work capacity training based on the demands of your job, selection, or event that you're training for
- Comprehensive energy systems development, including water comp training (when applicable) and individualized pacing and technique feedback
- Nutrition and supplementation guidance to optimize recovery, body-comp, and performance
- Individualized feedback with an ongoing dialogue with your coach to dial in your mental performance over time.
- Weekly check-ins with feedback on your performance, progress, and questions and unlimited email access to us throughout the process