Unpacking Hybrid Fitness: Inside Body Burn’s Training Ethos

Fitness Racing Podcast
Written By Jason Curtis

In this episode, we sit down with Mark Lammas from Body Burn Fitness in Halesowen — one of the very first Deadly Dozen affiliate gyms — to unpack what it really takes to build a thriving hybrid fitness community. From early Hyrox experiments to going all-in on functional fitness racing, Mark shares how hybrid training reshaped his gym, coaching philosophy, and results.

We explore:

  • Why hybrid training is about more than racing

  • How conjugate strength training builds elite performance

  • Balancing Deka, Hyrox, and Deadly Dozen in one program

  • Creating a real community and training with intention

  • The long game of programming, pace, and passion

Whether you’re a gym owner, coach, or competitor, this episode offers actionable insight into training smarter, building better athletes, and staying fired up for the long haul.

Jason Curtis

Jason Curtis is the founder and CEO of the Deadly Dozen, one of the fastest-growing fitness races in the world, expanding to over 20 countries within just 18 months of launch. Building on this explosive growth, Jason opened the Deadly Dozen Institute of Fitness Racing, a pioneering global hub for training, education, research, and innovation designed to shape the future of the sport. The Institute develops world-class training systems, certifies coaches, and drives the evolution of fitness racing to build the next generation of hybrid athletes.

A former British Army Physical Training Instructor, bestselling author of more than twenty books, and one of the UK’s leading strength and conditioning coaches, Jason owned and operated a thriving strength & conditioning gym for over a decade, coaching hundreds of athletes every week. He is also the founder of the SCC Academy, which has educated and certified over 40,000 fitness professionals and enthusiasts worldwide.

Through the Deadly Dozen, the Institute of Fitness Racing, the SCC Academy, and his weekly Podcast, Jason’s mission is to make fitness racing the most accessible, physically rewarding, and transformative sport on the planet; uniting communities, redefining competition, and empowering millions to train, race, and embrace effort—a philosophy he calls Effortism.

Follow Jason on Instagram: @Jason.Curtis.Official

https://www.jasoncurtis.com
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