The Iron Life Podcast with Chris Tutela

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). You'll want to break out a notebook for this one. Enjoy the show.

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 share 7 strategies that can build a thriving culture while getting you more leads at NO COST to you! Enjoy and be sure to take action so you're not leaving any...

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 years, in hopes that you can avoid them and save yourself a lot of time, stress and money. Get your notebook out for this one. Enjoy the show

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 down exactly what you need to do to build a truly strong core. Enjoy.

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. Topics include: How to create a clear vision What distractions are killing you and how to avoid them How to apply discipline to your life The truth...

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 best type of cardio How often you should be doing cardio And more. Enjoy this info packed episode!

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 Chris shares: How to "wow" your clients with a great onboarding experience How to deliver real value throughout your program Communication cadences  How to convert members into long...

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: What most people THINK they need but don't The three categories of people who fail The top things that stop people from achieving success The 7 basic hum...

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 will help you end your anxiety, too.  Enjoy the show.

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 negative impact of diet culture How chronic calorie restriction can negatively impact fat loss and health  The reasons behind the rise of obesity  The impact of str...

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 healthy but have terrible relationships.  None of these examples will lead you down a path of happiness.  So on today's show I give you the six "pillars" that have given...

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.  Some topics include: Creating a world class front end program Creating a sales process that isn't sleazy  How to become a master connector in your community  How to differentiate your...

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 a franchise Managing his work-life mix How to manage your schedule while operating multiple businesses  How to shift your belief system Developing a winning mindset  And mu...

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. Enjoy the show

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 you don't get sucked in.  He also gives you the four key things you must focus on to lose fat, build muscle, get strong and optimize your health. Enjoy the show. 

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

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 six figure businesses. Today, he sits down with Chris to dive into all things fitness and fitness business. Enjoy the show.

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 The evolution of training and what sucks about it now How John almost died in the legendary Diamond Gym The truth about nutrition and fat loss And much more. Enjoy the show.

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 pregnant, and how staying on top of her fitness has helped her these last eight months.  They also touch on the importance of breathwork to reduce stress, and oddly e...

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 to transition from trainer to gym owner The right and wrong mindset around fitness and nutrition Why most people fail How YOU can succeed Along with some great stories for a few laughs...

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 you tips that you can apply to your business today to see massive growth. Enjoy

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 football, getting started in the fitness industry, developing leadership skills, creating an amazing culture and more. Whether you're a fitness pro or just a fitness enthusiast, there is...

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 is incredibly inspiring and there is a lot to learn from this episode. Enjoy the show.

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 what does training like an athlete really mean? And how can you do that correctly? Does it mean sprinting on a treadmill or doing vertical jumps? You'll find out all of those ans...

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.