The Iron Life Podcast with Chris Tutela

A few weeks ago I was asked that if I were to start a gym from scratch, how would I do it. 

So I put up a post on IG walking through those exact steps. 

That post generated a lot of buzz so I decided…

My guests on today's show are Gonzalo Martinez and Ramon Morales.

Gonzo and Ray are two great coaches and gym owners out of San Diego, California. 

Today they share their biggest struggles in busines…

Today's episode is my first solo show in a couple months. 

On this episode I fill you in on:

• My surprising blood work results
• My current training program and how I brought my body fat down to 7%
• The…

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Iron Business Podcast! One these episodes my partner Joe DeFranco and I will be bringing you real, tactical advice and strategies you can apply to help grow your gym busi…

My guest on today's show is Nick Shaw. 

Nick is the CEO and Co-founder of RP Strength, an IFBB professional bodybuilder, host of The RP Strength Podcast, and author of the book Fit For Success. 

On t…

My guest on today's show is Andrew Coates.

Andrew is a great trainer, speaker, writer and host of The Lift Free and Diet Hard podcast. 

He has written for publications like Men's Health, T-Nation, Mu…

My guest on today's show is Chris Ulbricht. 

Chris is the owner of Garden State BJJ in Red Bank, NJ, a third degree black belt, and has now been training jiu jitsu for over 17 years. 

Today he shares…

One of my first mentors taught me that your income will never exceed your level of personal growth. 

And when you focus on developing yourself not only will you be capable of making more money, you'l…

If you work with BJJ athletes or train BJJ yourself, then I want you to take a look at this blueprint that all BJJ practitioners can follow to take their game to a whole new level.

On today's show I …

On today's show I walk you through how to get shredded for summer 2025, step by step. 

I also go over where I've been the last month and how I nearly got into a fist fight at a gas station. 

You don'…

My guest on today's show is Ryan Obernesser. 

Ryan is a business, leadership, and personal development coach. 

In his coaching program, The Lighthouse Leadership Academy, Ryan empowers leaders to rem…

Welcome to the Iron Business Podcast!

One these episodes my partner Joe DeFranco and I will be bringing you real, tactical advice and strategies you can apply to help grow your gym business.

We'll al…

There are highs and lows in life. 

Neither last forever.

Which is why it's so important to create the daily habits that will lead you to the life you want to create. 

On today's show I dive into some…

On today's show I share my predictions for UFC 306, my 7-3-2-1-1 method for getting into top shape, and my mobility hygiene routine you can do every day. 

Enjoy this info-packed episode. 

Ever feel like you're meant for more?

Like you're going through the motions of life but have so much more to give to the world?

Me too.

On today's episode I share my personal story on how this has sh…

My guest on today's show is Kenny Johnson. 

Kenny is a Strength Coach for over 25 years and has worked with pro athletes to top-level executives to reach peak physical health.

Recently KJ has directe…

On today's Q and A episode I dive into a variety of topics including:

• My favorite training split and why I hate full body workouts
• My take on deadlifts and why they're overrated for most people
• How …

On today's episode I share my take on the Trump assassination attempt and the one thing you'll need to transform your life.

Enjoy the show.

My guest on today's show is Calvin Hartman. 

Calvin is a trainer and head strength coach at Defranco's Gym in East Rutherford, NJ where he works with a wide range of clients from pro athletes to the …

I'm not one to sugarcoat things.

Every episode I keep it real with you. 

Life isn't always as glamorous as social media makes it seem.

There are highs and lows and ebbs and flows. 

And the good thing…