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Brian Stokes Coaching | Hyrox and Hybrid Training Coach
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The NO BS Performance Podcast, hosted by Brian Stokes, dives deep into performance coaching and resilience strategies with elite athletes and experts. Discover real stories and practical advice on training and physical fitness to push human limits and excel in endurance, HYROX, and hybrid training. Transform your mindset and boost your performance with no-nonsense insights from a seasoned performa... more

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Recovery and endurance sports training aren't passive, they're strategic.

After a Triathlon, HYROX or endurance event, your recovery week determines whether you adapt stronger or regress.

Brian Stokes walks through the exact training strategies e... more

Junior HYROX | Is it actually good for kids? We cut through the hype on functional fitness training for young athletes.

Brian Stokes breaks down whether HYROX training is developmentally appropriate, what coaches and parents need to know, and how t... more

Peak performance under pressure isn't about toughness alone. In this episode, JD Tremblay reveals what extreme endurance and military environments teach us about resilience under pressure, recovery mistakes, and elite athlete mindset.

Discover why ... more

Elite athletes aren't built on flashy workouts, they're built on the boring stuff. In this episode, Brian Stokes breaks down why mastering training strategies and consistent fundamentals separate peak performers from the rest.

Drawing on his milita... more

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JD Tremblay
Former military, ultra endurance athlete, engineer, performance coach
Hungry Warrior Academy
Episode: Peak Performance Under Pressure | Military Mindset & Elite Athlete Resilience | JD Tremblay
Jaco van Gass
Former paratrooper, Paralympic gold medalist
Episode: When Everything Changes | Military Mindset & Human Performance (Jaco van Gass)
Mike Ellicock
Former paratrooper, endurance athlete, HYROX and endurance competitor, founder of Play Numbers
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Episode: From Rowing to HYROX: Training Strategies for Extreme Endurance | Mike Ellicock
Lee Johnston
Former Royal Marines Commando, three-time Winter Olympian in bobsleigh, coach for multiple national teams
Former British Bobsleigh, Trinidad and Tobago team coach
Episode: From Royal Marines to Olympic Bobsleigh: Elite Performance with Lee Johnston
Dan Holder
Former Royal Marine, PTSD survivor, mountaineer, and founder of Atomic Rambo Coaching
Atomic Rambo Coaching
Episode: Building Resilience After Combat | Dan Holder's PTSD to Peak Performance
Sarah Killeen
Online strength and fat loss coach specializing in women 35 plus
Sculpt with Sarah K
Episode: Hormonal Cycles & Strength Endurance | Women's Peak Performance Coaching | Sarah Killeen
Abi Oakman
Recovery advocate and service member who experienced RED-S and HA
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Episode: Training Strategies Gone Wrong: RED-S, HA & Recovery with Abi Oakman
Wayne Sanderson
Former Royal Marines Commando; fitness entrepreneur
Grims Functional Fitness and Strength Centre
Episode: Royal Marines Mindset | Military Performance & Resilience with Wayne Sanderson

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Brian Stokes
Host of NO BS Performance Podcast; HYROX coaching ecosystem; royal Marines background; endurance athlete and performance coach.

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Peak Performance Under Pressure | Military Mindset & Elite Athlete Resilience | JD Tremblay
Q: What enabled you to push through the Epic Decca despite the obvious risks?
The drive came from recognizing that it was a historic, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I prepared by focusing on mental, physical, and spiritual readiness while accepting that the outcome could redefine my career.
Peak Performance Under Pressure | Military Mindset & Elite Athlete Resilience | JD Tremblay
Q: What was your first triathlon like, and how did you transition to Ironman and beyond?
My first sprint went top 10 after starting with fear and pride, and I gradually moved into Ironman by working with a coach, learning nutrition, and recognizing that mindset and structure mattered as much as the physical training.
VO2 Max & Zone 2 Training | Why Your Aerobic Engine Matters More Than You Think
Q: What is VO2 max and how can I improve it?
VO2 max is your maximum ability to use oxygen during hard exercise, reflecting your aerobic engine. Improvement comes from a mix of consistent endurance, well-placed intensity, and interval work, with Zone 2 building the base and HIIT offering upper-end gains.

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This show centers on no-nonsense performance coaching, resilience, and hybrid training for endurance athletes and high performers. Across episodes, guests share real-world tactics for building mental toughness, optimizing training volume, and navigating setbacks, with a strong emphasis on HYROX, military mindset, and elite sport. Listeners can expect practical frameworks, actionable coaching advice, and inspiring personal journeys from veterans, endurance competitors, and fitness leaders who translate high-performance principles into accessible routines and mindset shifts. A notable edge is the blend of military discipline with athletic coaching, producing a pragmatic, results-oriented vibe that appeals to busy professionals, serious athlet... more

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