NO BS Podcast | Hyrox Training and Peak Performance Tips

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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 performance coach.

  1. 12h ago

    Peak Performance Under Pressure | Military Mindset & Elite Athlete Resilience | JD Tremblay

    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 high performers crumble, the line between discipline and self-destruction, and what sustainable peak performance actually looks like, no BS.

    55 min

  2. May 27

    Mastering The Grind | How Boring Training Strategies Build Peak Performance

    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 military commando background, discover the unglamorous discipline, periodisation, and daily habits that create true elite athletic resilience. If you're chasing peak performance in Hyrox, endurance sports, or hybrid training, this is the mindset shift you need.

    16 min

  3. May 20

    Mental Toughness Under Pressure | Why High Performers Thrive

    Mental toughness and resilience under pressure are what separate good athletes from elite performers. In this episode, Brian reveals why pressure actually unlocks human potential and why most modern training environments remove it completely. Drawing on his military background, racing experience, and coaching insights, discover how controlled adversity builds the mental resilience you need to excel in HYROX and peak performance.

    17 min

  4. May 13

    Functional Fitness For Kids | Why Traditional Programs Fall Short

    Most kids' fitness programs miss the mark, they're disconnected from real performance. In this episode, Brian Stokes breaks down why traditional youth fitness fails and reveals the functional fitness methodology that builds genuine athletic resilience, endurance athlete mindset, and physical fitness that actually transfers to life. If you're coaching young athletes or want to understand what peak performance training looks like from the ground up, this cuts through the noise.

    18 min

  5. May 6

    The Community Effect in HYROX Training | Athlete Mindset Unlocked

    Why do athletes push harder in HYROX training than they ever do alone? This episode explores the real science behind group fitness accountability, structure, and community and how hybrid training environments unlock peak performance. Brian sits down to unpack the HYROX community effect, drawing on functional fitness training principles, military unit cohesion lessons, and athlete mindset research to show why competition and camaraderie aren't just nice-to-haves, they're performance multipliers. hyrox trainingfunctional fitness traininghyrox race preparationphysical fitness

    18 min

  6. Apr 29

    Recovery, Resilience & Elite Performance | Jaco van Gass Part 2

    In this second part, Brian continues the conversation with Jaco van Gass, diving into the journey of rebuilding after life-changing injury and what it really takes to reach the top of elite sport. Jaco shares how he adapted both physically and mentally in the early stages of recovery, and how sport became a vehicle for purpose and progression. From exploring different pathways in adaptive sport to committing fully to cycling, this episode follows the transition from starting again to competing at the highest level. The conversation also expands beyond sport, covering extreme expeditions including the North Pole and Mount Everest, and the lessons learned around teamwork, trust, and decision-making in high-risk environments. Jaco reflects on the mindset required to perform under pressure, the evolution of his training, and what it took to achieve Paralympic success. This episode brings the full journey together, from rebuilding identity to performing on the world stage. Key topics: Injury recovery and adaptationTransition into adaptive sportExtreme expeditions: North Pole and EverestTeamwork and leadership in high-risk environmentsMental toughness and performance mindsetJourney to Paralympic successTakeaways: Rebuilding starts with small, consistent steps forwardThe right environment and people are key to long-term successTrust and teamwork are critical in high-pressure situationsPerformance is built through discipline, not motivationAdapting to challenges creates new opportunities for growthhttps://www.jacovangass.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jacovangass/

    1h 4m

  7. Apr 22

    When Everything Changes | Military Mindset & Human Performance (Jaco van Gass)

    In this powerful first part, Brian sits down with Paralympic gold medallist and former Paratrooper Jaco van Gass to explore the early stages of his journey, from military life to the life-changing moment in Afghanistan that altered everything. Jaco shares his path into the Paras, the mindset required for military service, and the reality of deployment. He then opens up about the day of the IED explosion, what he remembers, and the immediate aftermath of his injuries. This episode sets the foundation for an incredible story of resilience, identity, and rebuilding, leading into Part 2, where the journey continues. Key topics: Life in the ParatroopersMindset in high-pressure environmentsThe Afghanistan deployment experienceThe IED incident and injuriesImmediate aftermath and early recoveryTakeaways: Life can change in a moment , how you respond defines what comes nextMental resilience is built long before it’s testedIdentity plays a huge role in how we handle adversityThere is always a starting point for rebuildinghttps://www.jacovangass.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jacovangass/

    58 min

  8. Apr 15

    When Your Heart Fails Mid-Race | Resilience & Smart Training Calls

    In this solo episode of the No BS Performance Podcast, I break down a real moment from racing where something didn’t feel right and why it turned out to be more serious than just fatigue. Mid-race, my heart lost rhythm. Not just high effort… but completely out of sync. This episode is a straight-talking look at: What AFib actually is (without the medical jargon)How it felt in the middle of a raceThe warning signs most athletes ignoreWhy having the right people around you mattersAnd how I’m now adapting my training to stay in control and keep performingThis isn’t about fear, it’s about awareness. If you’re training hard, racing HYROX, or pushing performance alongside a busy life… this is something you need to understand. No fluff, no gimmicks, just real performance. If this episode helps, share it with someone who needs to hear it. And if you’ve experienced anything similar, drop me a message. I reply within 36 hours. https://www.instagram.com/brian_stokes_coaching/

    9 min
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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 performance coach.

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