The Iron Life Podcast with Chris Tutela podcast

05.15.2024

#172: How To Dominate Your Path in Life & Business

I'm not a multimillionaire. I'm not a guru. There are a lot of people smarter than me. But I've been through some shit in my life. And through that shit, I've learned a thing or two. The lessons that I've...

05.10.2024

#171: 5 Reasons Why You're Not Seeing Results

Hitting a plateau in your training is frustrating. I know, I've been there. But over the years, I've learned that if you're not seeing the results you want, it comes down to one (or more) of these five reasons. In...

04.11.2024

#170: How To Get Absolutely Ripped By Summer

Today's episode lays out exactly what you need to get ripped by summer. But my take is a little different than what you may think. Listen to the full show and let's get shredded! Enjoy

04.05.2024

#169: 9 Steps To Take Full Control Over Your Life

Sometimes life can get overwhelming. I know it sure has for me at times. Whenever the chaos hits, I focus on these 9 steps to help me regain focus and control what's controllable. On today's show I share with you...

03.14.2024

#168: How To Master The Art of Coaching

Running an effective training session doesn't mean counting reps and being a cheerleader. As a coach, we wear many different "hats" in a given session. You wear the trainer "hat", then become the therapist, comedian, DJ, motivational speaker, teacher, coach,...

02.22.2024

#167: Coffee and Psychedelics with Rob Ramirez

My guest on today's show is my friend Rob Ramirez. Rob is the co-owner of Pucker Punch Coffee and Orbital Coffee. Today he shares his story of becoming an entrepreneur and how psychedelics changed his life. Topics include: How...

02.08.2024

#166: The Five Major Layers of a Thriving Gym Business

There are five major layers of a thriving gym business. When I say thriving, I mean that you have an endless supply of leads knocking down your door, a thorough sales process that converts them into paying clients, an exceptional...

02.02.2024

#165: My Take on Supersets, Losing The Last 15 Pounds, And Living a Fulfilling Life

On today's episode your questions are answered. Topics include: When, how, and who should use supersets How to lose the last 15 lbs. of fat My 6 pillars of fulfillment How to get more out of life And...

01.26.2024

#164: The 7 Pillars of Leadership

Today's episode is all about leadership. Whether you're leading a team of employees, your family, or even just yourself for now, there's a lot you'll gain from this show. As my friend Bedros Keuilian says, leadership is the problem, and...

01.19.2024

#163: Your Fat Loss Blueprint

On today's show I walk you through the exact formula I use to help my clients get lean. Regardless of your current level, or how many times you've tried to lose body fat in the past, this blueprint will work...

01.05.2024

#162: 7 Rules To Dominate 2024

Most people will not achieve their goals. Ever. Not just this year, but for their lifetime. That's unfortunate, and I want it to be different for you. On today's show I share my 7 Rule To Dominate 2024 (and forever)....

12.14.2023

#161: 7 Strategies To Grow Your Gym and Build An Amazing Culture That Cost You NO Money

When building a gym one of the most overlooked components is creating a thriving culture. What's more overlooked is how you can simultaneously build a thriving culture while getting new leads to walk through your door. On today's episode I...

12.06.2023

#160: 12 Biggest Business Mistakes From 12 Years in Business

Over the years I've made countless mistakes in business. And learning from these mistakes is what's allowed us to see growth year over year. Today I narrowed it down to the twelve biggest mistakes I've made over the last twelve...

11.29.2023

#159: How To Build A Bulletproof Core

Building a strong core isn't what you think. You probably think of sit-ups and planks when you think of core training. And although they're part of the equation, exercises like these don't complete the puzzle. On today's show Chris breaks...

11.15.2023

#158: How To Master The Winner's Mindset

Most people fail. That's the unfortunate reality. However, those that win all share something in common. A winning mindset. On today's episode Chris shares the mindset that's helped him succeed, as well as the things he's learned from high performers....

11.09.2023

#157: The Truth About Cardio

On today's show Chris discusses the truth about cardio. Topics include: Why strength training is superior for physique transformation The real benefits of cardio (it's not what you think) Different adaptation that occur from different methods of training The...

10.25.2023

#156: How To Create A High End Front End Offer

If you're a gym owner this episode is a must listen! Chris shares the exact framework you'll need to develop a world-class front end program that will get new clients lining up at your door every month. On today's show...

10.20.2023

#155: Why Most People Fail

On today's show Chris discusses why most people fail at fitness, business and other aspects of their lives. Chris shares personal experiences of failure as well as the failures of those he's worked with throughout the years. Some topics include:...

09.28.2023

#154: My Three Step Formula To Crushing Anxiety

On today's show Chris shares his "H-S-P" formula that's helped him put an end to his anxiety. He breaks down exactly what you can do in each category so you can put his method into action, with hopes that it...

09.21.2023

#153: Simplifying Nutrition With Sam Miller

Sam Miller is a nutrition coach and founder of Metabolism School. He's also a podcast host, best selling author and helps build coaches into in-demand experts. On today's show Sam and Chris dive into all things nutrition including: The...

08.25.2023

#152: The Six Pillars of a Fulfilling Life

It's my opinion that to achieve a life of fulfillment and happiness there are six major areas you need to address and constantly improve. For example, you might be incredibly fit but broke. Or you're rich but unhealthy. Rich and...

08.17.2023

#151: 11 Tips To Build A World Class Gym Business

If you're a gym owner or have aspirations to open a gym, this episode is for you. On today's show Chris gives you 11 critical tips to building a massively successful and profitable gym and how to apply them today. ...

08.10.2023

#150: Leadership, Business, Mindset and Growth With Jemand Ezeonwuka

Jemand is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and mentor. Today he sits down with Chris to make his second appearance on the Iron Life and delivered a ton of great information on a variety of topics. Some topics include: Starting...

07.27.2023

#149: How To Maximize Your Mental, Physical, And Relational Health With Brian Pannuzzo

Brian Pannuzzo is a high performance health coach who specializes in helping top performers maximize their mental, physical and relational health. Today, he sits dow with Chris to discuss how YOU can maximize your potential in all of these areas....

07.04.2023

#148: How Fitness Trends Have F*cked Your Results

Fitness and nutrition trends come and go. And 99.9% of them have done more harm than good. On today's show Chris dives into these different trends to discuss the issues they've created as well as how to spot them so...

06.22.2023

#147: 20 Ways to Enhance Your Health

On today's episode Chris breaks down a list of 20 things you can do to achieve optimal health. You'll want a notebook handy for this one. Enjoy

05.18.2023

#146: Building Six Figure Trainers With Darwin Diaz

Darwin Diaz is a personal trainer in New York City. He's known for helping people maximize their results while keeping fitness as simple as possible. Darwin is also a consultant for other trainers based out of NYC, helping them build...

04.20.2023

#145: Making Fitness Great Again With John Alvino

John Alvino is a fitness expert with over 30 years in the industry. Today he sits down with Chris to talk business, training, nutrition and more. Some of the topics they discuss are: Struggles with running a fitness business...

04.13.2023

#144: Training & Nutrition During Pregnancy, Breathwork, Yoga and More With Gabriella Borges

Gabriella Borges is and expert in Breathwork and Yoga. She's the owner of And Flow Yoga and Breathwork and founder of And Flow Yoga Academy. Today, she sits down with Chris to discuss her pregnancy, dietary changes she's made while...

03.30.2023

#143: How To Find Your Voice, Build Your Tribe And Stand Out In The Fitness Industry With Kenny Santucci

Today Chris sits down with Kenny Santucci. Kenny is a trainer, owner of The Strength Club in New York City, and former star of MTV's The Challenge. Kenny and Chris cover a wide variety of topics including: The path...

03.09.2023

#142:Business Advice That Will Change Your Career

When it comes to running a business, there's a lot of information out there. But there are a few components that the business "gurus" forget to tell you about. On today's show, Chris shares his lessons in business and give...

03.02.2023

#141: Developing Leadership and Creating a Thriving Culture with Marc Megna

Marc Megna is a 10 year NFL and pro football veteran, co-owner of Anatomy gyms in South Florida and author of Dream Big, Never Quit: The Marc Megna Story. On today's show Chris and Marc discuss his journey in pro...

01.27.2023

#140: Overcome Adversity and Thrive In Business and Life with Mike Over

Mike Over is an author, coach, former gym owner and online fitness coach. On today's show he shares his story of overcoming adversity in his life to build his gym and then transition into the online coaching space. Mike's story...

01.16.2023

#139: How To Be An Ageless Athlete

Almost everyone can benefit from training like an athlete. It doesn't matter if you're a middle aged mom, washed up meathead or a weekend warrior. Training like an athlete is going to help you look and feel your best. But...

12.29.2022

#138: How To Dominate 2023

On today's show Chris discusses the 5 areas of life you must plan for to dominate the new year. He then gives you four steps on how to set better goals and actually achieve them. Enjoy.

12.15.2022

#137: How Strength Training CAN Destroy Your Joints

Proper strength training can and should enhance the health of your joints. However there are a lot of people (who aren't competitive lifters) who still get injured in the gym. Most (if not all) of these injuries can likely be...

12.12.2022

#136: "Healthy Foods" To Avoid During A Fat Loss Phase

Certain "healthy" foods aren't ideal to consume if your goal is to get shredded. That's because they're easy to over consume and knock you out of your calorie deficit. On today's show Chris gives you a rundown on what foods...

11.18.2022

#135: How One Bad Decision Changed My Life

On today's show Chris tells a story about how nearly getting into a fist fight with his father redirected the course of his life. There are many gems in this story that can help you on your journey. Enjoy the...

11.10.2022

#134: It's a Lie

There are fitness influencers telling you to "just have one". They're saying you need balance. On today's show, Chris calls BS on that narrative and explains why that's encouraging weakness. It's very likely that you're going to get FIRED UP...

11.03.2022

#133: On Fire 90 With Steve Krebs

Steve Krebs is a former gym owner, coach, consultant and co-owner of Warrior Greens. On today's show Steve and Chris dive deep into various topics including: The power in investing in yourself How to smash through self-limiting beliefs The...

10.28.2022

#132: RACC Strong with Matthew Ramos

Matthew Ramos is a world class strength coach and full time firefighter. He's also the owner of Ramos Athletic Conditioning Center (the R.A.C.C.). On today's show Matthew shares his insight on: The truth about firefighter fitness What all firefighters...

10.13.2022

#131: Firefighter Fitness

There's a huge misconception in the firefighter community when it comes to fitness. Most of the firefighter fitness programs out there revolve around conditioning rather than what's most important...getting strong. On today's episode Chris gives you a full breakdown of...

10.06.2022