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The Iron Life Podcast #122: How To End Back Pain For Good and Tips For A Better Pain-Free Deadlift
Most of society is dealing with low back pain. On today’s show, I give you tips to end your low back pain for good, and how to properly progress the...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #121: #121: How To Train Around Shoulder Pain & Build Big Traps and The Best Sets & Reps for Fat Loss
On today’s Q and A episode I answer your questions on a variety of different training topics. Topics include: How to train around shoulder pain The best exercises for building...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #120: #120: How To Break Through Barriers And Chase Greatness With NYC Trainer Andrew Mariani
On today’s show I sit down with NYC trainer, Andrew Mariani. Andrew is a lifelong athlete and collegiate lacrosse player who began his career in fitness as a strength and...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #119: How To Lose Fat FAST And Why Most Info Out There Is BS
Most information that you come across on fat loss (and fitness in general) is total BS. On today’s show I expose some of the nonsense out there while teaching you...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #118: The 4 Pillars of Real Transformation
On today’s show I discuss what I call the TTS Core Four. I go into specific “how-to’s” on how to take the following to the next level. Training Nutrition Lifestyle/mindset...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #117: How To Stay Lean On Vacation
On today’s show I provide a step by step blueprint on how you can maintain your body fat while on vacation. You don’t have to gain a pound this summer,...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #116: The Most Overrated Fat Loss Methods
On today’s show I cover the most over-hyped fat loss methods out there. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Enjoy the show
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #115: The Gateway To Optimal Health & A Better Body
On today’s show I talk about gut health and how it affects more than you might think. I also discuss how the health of your gut also affects your body...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #114: How To Build REAL Muscle, Get Strong & Shredded
On today’s show I talk about how you can build more muscle and get the most out of each training session. Some of the topics include: What it actually means...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #113: How To Do Group Training RIGHT
On today’s show I breakdown how gym owners can do group training RIGHT. Click here to listen.
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #112: How To Get Summer Shredded
Summer is right around the corner. You want to get shredded! On today’s show, I lay out the exact blueprint you’ll need to get there. Which includes: How you need...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #111: How to Overcome ANYTHING
On today’s show I share my thoughts on how to overcome anything in your life. CLICK HERE to listen. Enjoy the show.
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #110: 6 Pillars That Will Change Your Life
On today’s episode I remember my brother, Michael and discusses drug addiction and the pain that comes with it. I then cover my 6 Pillars of Transformation and how they...
View PostA Letter To Michael
Mike, It’s been seven days since you’re gone. There are moments where I feel as if I accepted it, but most of the time it’s still hard to believe....
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #109: Make Fitness Eze with Jemand Ezeonwuka
On today’s show Chris chats it up with Jemand Ezeonwuka. Jemand is a WBFF pro, coach, author, speaker and owner of Eze Fit Transformation Center. Chris in Jemand dive into...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #105: 5 Business Principles You MUST Apply To Fitness For A Massive Transformation
On today’s show Chris covers 5 key business principles that must be applied to fitness to reach your goals faster! Some of today’s topics include: Creating a vision Goal setting...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #104: Break the Cycle
On today’s show Chris breaks down the four pieces of the transformation puzzle. Topics include: The core four of transformation The biggest thing preventing your success Changing the outcome cycle...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #103: Get Jacked, Strong & Lean in LESS Time
On today’s episode of The Iron Life Podcast Chris is back from his trip to the west coast and drops knowledge on the mic! Some topics include: The one thing...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #102: Cardio for Fat Loss, My Current Diet, Training Splits for Busy Dudes and What You Actually Need To Get Lean
Losing body fat can be extremely frustrating. On today’s show I’m going to clear things up to end your fat loss frustration once and for all. Some of the things...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #101: How to Build an Iron Immune System and Bullet Proof Your Mind
Whether you’re for the vaccine, against it, or right smack in the middle, there’s one thing that we can all agree on. That the strength of your immune system is...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #100: Building a Better Life & Business with Brett Smith
My guest on today’s show is Brett Smith. Brett is a chef, business owner, former client and friend who’s had a pretty amazing journey. Today we discuss how he overcame...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #99: Building A 7 Figure Business with Ryan Obernesser
My guest on today’s show is Ryan Obernesser. Ryan is a gym owner and business coach for other gym owners. He has a unique story because not only did he...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #98: I Got A Story To Tell
Today I have a story that might spark something in you. My hope is that that spark ignites an inferno of greatness that burns deep inside of you and moves...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #97: Training, Nutrition, Powerlifting & Mastering The Basics With Laroy Warner
My guest on today’s show is Laroy Warner. Laroy is a personal trainer and owner of The Iron Camp in Greenwich, Connecticut. We had a great conversation that you’re going...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #96: 6 Popular Exercises That Probably Suck For You
On today’s episode of The Iron Life Podcast Chris breaks down six popular exercises that probably suck for you. Not only does he cover which exercises you should stop doing...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #94: A Life Wasted
Not too long ago my life looked very different, . My day would start at about 3 pm and would end around 5 am. I’d eat fast food three or four...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #93: Fitness, Mindset & Passion with Kenny Santucci & Adam Glyn
My guests on today’s show are Kenny Santucci and Adam Glyn. Kenny is a former reality TV star on MTV’s The Challenge turned fitness pro in New York City. Adam is a...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #92: How To Structure Training Programs For MMA & Life
On today’s show Chris breaks down how he’s designing a training program for one of his fighters for their upcoming fight. He also gives you tips and tactics that you...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #91: Your 10 Step Guide to Transforming Your Body & Life
On today’s episode I lay out a 10 step, easy to follow guide to transform your body and your life. Click below to listen. https://theironlifepodcast.libsyn.com/91-your-10-step-guide-to-transforming-your-body-life
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #90: Better Nutrition for Health, Longevity, Fat Loss & Muscle with Vinny Russo
My guest on today’s show is Vinny Russo. Vinny is a a nutrition coach, owner of Team VR and WBFF pro. We had a great conversation today that covered topics...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #89: 20 Years of Coaching, Powerlifting and Changing Lives with Julia Anto
My guest on today’s show is Julia Anto. Julia is a coach, powerlifter and has been an influence in the fitness industry for 20 plus years. Today her and I...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #88: My Current Diet, What I Learned on Vacation and One Thing Everyone Should Do
There was a lot I realized while I was on a recent vacation in Aruba and began applying some new stuff as soon as I got back. It’s helped me...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #87: Doing the Difficult Work to Live an Extraordinary Life with Kenny Camacho
My guest on today’s show is Kenny Camacho. Kenny is an amazing trainer based out of West Covina, California with a background in kinesiology. He and I had a great...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #86: The Five Fat Loss Myths That Are Sabotaging Your Results
It’s officially summer shred season and you’re ready to get lean. However, with all of the conflicting information out there it’s nearly impossible to go on the internet without your...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #85: The Lean Body Blueprint
You want to be lean, jacked, strong & healthy. On today’s show I teach you exactly how to do that in your training, diet and lifestyle habits. Here are some...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #84: The Dark Side of Body Positivity
Body positivity seems to be a pretty popular topic these days. Although this movement may have began with some good intentions, there are some serious drawbacks to the message. On...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #83: Principles for a Better Training Program and Better Gains
Most guys walk into the gym with no idea what they’re going to do for the day. They simply throw a bunch of random exercises together from their high school...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #82: A Journey Through Unorthodox Training with Clifton Harski
My guest on today’s show is Clifton Harski. Cliff has taught over 350 certifications for kettlebell companies, Animal Flow, MovNat, Spartan and the PPSC with Dr. John Rusin. He’s also...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #81: Pro Wrestling Legend Rob Van Dam Talks Backstage Stories, Career Highlights, Training, Nutrition and Cannabis
My guest on today’s show is Mr. Monday Night himself, Rob Van Dam. Rob is a pro wrestling legend and the only wrestler in history to hold world titles in...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #80: 21 Things You Need To Do In 2021
2020 sucked. But if 2021 is going to be any different it’s entirely on you. YOU control your day YOU control your thoughts And YOU control your outcome. Not the...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #79: My Top Lessons from 2020 and How to Dominate 2021
2020. What a year it’s been. But in the wake of chaos, there have certainly been some valuable lessons. On today’s solo show I share with you my biggest takeaways...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #78: Enter the Dogpound with Lala Duncan
My guest on today’s show is Lala Duncan. Lala is a Strength Coach and Lead Trainer for Dogpound in NYC. She has also trained people around the world, including at...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #77: Optimizing Nutrition to Live Longer, Balance Hormones and Get Shredded with Jason Phillips
My guest on today’s show is Jason Phillips. Jason is a nutrition and business coach, and the owner of Nutritional Coaching Institute, one of the top nutrition certifications available. We...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #76: Strengthen the Body, Harden the Mind and Get Out Of Pain with Dr. John Rusin
My guest on today’s show is Dr. John Rusin. Dr. John is a leading expert in the fitness and sport’s performance industry. His pain-free performance training model blends the world...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #75: Creating The Iron Mind
Pain We all experience it. But some of us cope better than others. When pain shows up in your life, how will you show up? On today’s episode I share...
View PostThank You, Dad
Losing someone you love is never easy. Even if you suspect that it could be coming, the reality of it happening hits you at a deeper level. On Monday...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #74: Become Hard to Kill
With all of the craziness going on in the world, it’s time for you to take control. It’s time to turn your body into a weapon and develop the immune...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #73: The Power of Pain and Struggle with Luka Hocevar
Luka Hocevar is a world renowned strength and conditioning coach. He’s the owner of of Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance Center in Renton, WA, Transformation and Fitness Business Coach. On...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #72: Training with Injuries and My Favorite Finishers
Most people sabotage their progress by taking huge blocks off from training. Occasionally these gaps are justified in their own minds due to an injury, but I’m here to tell...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #71: 10 Ways To Raise Your Standard
Complacency kills in a lot of ways. In life we become complacent and our goals, dreams and ambitions die. That’s going to change today, because on today’s episode you’re going...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #70: The Philosophy That Will Transform Your Body & Life
Kaizen, is the Japanese philosophy for “continuous improvement, or change for the better”. This philosophy, when applied to fitness, is the best way to achieve the outcome you want, and...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #69: The Truth About Building Muscle
Over the years of training and experimenting on myself and my clients, I’ve learned a few things about building muscle naturally. On today’s episode I share with you exactly how...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #68: The Full Training Blueprint for Police Officers with Dru Mejico
My guest on today’s show is Dru Mejico. Dru is a strength coach who works exclusively with police officers and first responders, helping them get stronger, shredded and perform better...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #67: Heal Your Gut with Rachel Scheer
Rachel Scheer is a fitness model and Functional Medicine Nutritionist with a BS in Dietetics. Rachel is incredibly knowledgeable on nutrition, and today her and I go deep on the...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #65: Change The Narrative with Liz Murphy
My guest on today’s show is Liz Murphy. Liz is a personal trainer and certified stretch trainer who has made an incredible transformation in her life. A few years back,...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #64: Why You’re Not Losing Fat
You might think that no matter how hard you train and how well you eat that you “just can’t lose fat”. Endless HIIT, Keto diets, intermittent fasts and everything else...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #66: Attack The Hill with Ray “Cash” Care
My guest on today’s show is Ray “Cash” Care. Ray is a Navy SEAL, CEO of Conquer, Peak Performance Coach and one of the head coaches of The Project. We...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #63: What is it Worth to You?
Every decision you make will come at a cost. Every decision you don’t make also comes at a cost. You have to figure out what each decision you make is...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #59: Leander Dissinger From Angles 90 on Training, Business and Life
On today’s episode of the podcast my guest is Leander Dissinger. Leander is the Head of Expansion for Angles 90. Angles 90 is an incredible fitness product which alleviates stress...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #56: Foods for Fat Loss, Improving Your Warm-Up and Habits Necessary for Success
If you truly want to make real progress then there are certain things that CANNOT be overlooked. Yet, time and time again, you’ve made these same mistakes. Today you’re going...
View PostThe Iron ife Podcast #55: Your Gym After COVID, Opening for Outdoor Training and The Magic That Happens Through Hard Training
On today’s podcast I discuss what we have done to reopen our facility for outdoor training during the pandemic. A lot of the new precautions make it difficult to program...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #54: 5 Steps to Summer Shredded
COVID-19 or not, this is still the time of year that everyone wants to get shredded. Clothes will still be coming off and it ain’t the time to have a...
View PostIron Life Podcast #53: 33 Lessons from 33 Years
Yesterday was my 33rd birthday. Over the last 33 years of my life I’ve learned some valuable lessons. On today’s episode I share 33 of them with you. These lessons...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #52: Martin Rooney on Fear, Adversity, Risks and What it Takes to be a Coach
Martin Rooney is an author, Olympian, speaker, podcast host, five time Top 100 Most Influential and creator of Training for Warriors. But above all, Martin is a coach. Throughout his...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #50: The Secret to Getting Jacked with Matt Nuttall
My guest today is Matt Nuttall. Matt has worked in the fitness industry for the last 15 years as a trainer and strength coach. His background is of wide variety,...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #49: The Power to Transform with Gabs Borges
My guest on today’s show is Gabs Borges. Gabs is a yoga instructor and owner of & Flow Yoga in Oceanport, NJ. Her and I were driving down to shoot...
View Post#48: From a Fat Kid to Jiu Jitsu Black Belt with Helio Sa
Helio Sa is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He’s also a personal trainer, Jiu Jitsu competitor and my Jiu Jitsu coach. On today’s episode, Helio and I cover:...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #47: The Future is Female Powerlifting with Heidi Dehnel
My guest on today’s show is Heidi Dehnel. Heidi is a United States Powerlifiting Association Coach Practitioner, National Officiate and State Records Chairman. She is a former figure and bikini...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #45: Vital Leadership Skills During COVID-19 Outbreak
We are currently in uncharted territory . Things are changing every second with the Coronavirus outbreak and people are worried. And hell, it makes sense. These are scary times. However,...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #44: Bulletproof Your Immune System
With the chaos of the Coronavirus going on, it’s important to be proactive in how you take care of yourself. We know that washing our hands and avoiding large crowds...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #43: Melting Fat, Improving Pull-Up Strength, Better Warm-Ups, Conditioning and More
Over the past year or so you have sent me some questions on achieving specific fitness goals. On today’s episode of The Iron Life Podcast I’m heading to my IG to answer...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #42: Fat Loss, Energy Systems & The Truth About HIIT
HIIT has become extremely popular these days. That’s because true high intensity interval training is extremely effective for losing body fat. Countless studies and real-world results have proven this. There’s...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #41: WWE Strength Coach Sean Hayes Talks Strength, Programming, Performance and More
My guest on today’s episode of The Iron Life Podcast is Sean Hayes. Sean is the head strength and conditioning coach at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Fl. He’s...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #40: Maximize Your Potential with Steve Bonnen
The mind is more powerful than what you give it credit for. And I’m not only talking about the way you think, act and speak. I’m talking about your subconscious...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #38: Fat Loss, Tracking Calories, Training Splits, Building Muscle and More with Ruben Borges
Ruben Borges returns as a guest on The Iron Life Podcast and today we are answering YOUR questions. On this episode we cover everything from losing fat to building muscle,...
View PostThe Iron ife Podcast #36: Tony Montgomery Jr. Talks Training Soldiers, Powerlifting, Nutrition and More
My guest on today’s episode of the podcast is Tony Montgomery Jr. Tony is a gym owner, powerlifter, online coach and coach/columnist for EliteFTS.com. Today he shares his story and...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #34: 66 Lessons for Freedom, Happiness and Physical Excellence
Back in November I wrote an article for Elite FTS titled “66 Lessons for Freedom, Happiness, and Physical Excellence“. I received such amazing feedback on that post that I decided...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #33: Registered Dietitian Toni Marinucci Talks Micros, Macros, Keto, Vegan, Dietary Fats and More
My guest on today’s podcast is Toni Marinucci. Toni is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, business owner and host of the Tips with Toni Podcast. Today, she joins me on The...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #32: Macro Breakdown for Muscle Gain, Customizing Your Program and How to NOT Get Fat While Bulking
I often get asked a lot of the same questions. How often should you train? What should you eat before and after training? What do you need to eat to...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #31: Making New York STRONG with Kenny Santucci
Today we have our first returning guest on the show, my friend, Kenny Santucci. Kenny made his first appearance on the show back in August and told you his story...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #30: Body By Starfleet with Robb Pearlman
My guest on today’s episode of the Iron Life Podcast is Robb Pearlman. Robb is a pop culture expert and author of more than 30 books, including Star Trek: Fun...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #26: The 10 SCARIEST Fitness Myths Exposed
As you’re probably already aware, the fitness industry is filled with plenty of myths, gimmicks, fads and other BS. Some of it is actually pretty scary. So, in the spirit...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #25: Practical Nutrition Advice That You Can Apply Right Now
Nutrition can be really confusing for a lot of people. Marketing, money, personal bias and a ton of other factors are the reasons that you’re so confused. But it doesn’t...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #24: Andy McCloy Talks Training, Reinventing Yourself, Empowering Your Team and Building Businesses
Most people resist change. They say that they want to, but never really take the appropriate actions to create real, sustainable change. My friend Andy McCloy, however, did. He spent...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #23: BELIEVE with Tony Stephan
The life of an entrepreneur is no easy one. It requires overcoming a ton of doubt and fear, working 16+ hour days, sacrifice and even a little bit of suffering....
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #22: Training, Passion and Drunken Wrestling Matches with Ruben Borges
My guest on today’s podcast is Ruben Borges. Ruben has been a strength coach for five years and is my right hand man at Tutela Training Systems. He’s also one...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #21: Poetry and Powerlifting with Swede Burns
My guest on today’s show is Swede Burns. Swede was named powerlifting coach of the year in 2016 and, as you could probably imagine, has a ton of incredible training...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #20: Make a Bigger Impact and Live a Life of Fulfillment
Today’s show is about getting better- mentally, physically and emotionally. It’s about getting more out of your life. Being happier and more fulfilled. But most people are missing this key...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #19: My Current Training and Nutrition Program
Lately I’ve been getting a lot of DM’s and emails of people asking me what my current training and diet looks like. Rather than sending out another 500 emails I...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast#18: My Biggest Business F*ck Ups and The Best Training Split for Guys Over 40
Since owning and running a business since 2009, there have been many ups and downs as you could imagine. I made a metric fuck-ton of mistakes along the way, but...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #17: My Top Lessons from Empire Business Summit, The Value of Travel and How to get Faster Results
On today’s episode of The Iron Life Podcast I share with you: My top lessons learned from Empire Business Summit Training with Jay Ferruggia and Luka Hocevar The value of...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #16: From Dumpster Diving to Building Empires with Bedros Keuilian
We all love a good rags to riches story. Especially when that story involves a young immigrant boy from Armenia coming to the U.S. unable to speak English and so...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #15: From MTV Reality Star to Building Stronger Lives with Kenny Santucci
My guest on today’s episode of The Iron Life Podcast is Kenny Santucci. You may know of Kenny from his time on MTV’s The Challenge. But what you may not...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #14: The Biggest Training Mistakes I’ve Made and the One Thing You Need to Lose Fat and Build Muscle
You may be frustrated with your fitness results. So you keep searching and searching to find the next best thing. I could relate. I did that for years until...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #13: Get Ripped, Strong and Healthy with Vinny Russo
My guest on today’s episode of The Iron Life Podcast is Vinny Russo. Vinny is a nutrition expert and the owner of TeamVR. He’s also a Men’s Physique competitor, contributor...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #12: Get Strong and Shredded with John Alvino
Back in 2006 I was given an opportunity to work as a strength and conditioning coach. That opportunity was given to me by my cousin, mentor and renowned strength and...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #11: The 14 Biggest Training
Struggling to get results in the gym is frustrating AF. I’ve been there. But I learned the hard way what not to do. So I want to show you exactly...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #10: From College Athlete to Alcoholic to Lifestyle Coach and Success with Sam Morris
A lot of us suffer from stress and anxiety. In fact, anxiety can be extremely debilitating for many people. Sometimes, that anxiety can be so overwhelming that people begin to...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #9: Leave Your Legacy
Have you ever spent time thinking about how you want to be remembered? The legacy that you want to leave behind for your loved ones to remember you by? Most...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #8: Build, Burn, Become with Fred Mohr
Fred Mohr is a fitness enthusiast, podcaster, coach and 16 year veteran of the Elizabeth, NJ Fire Department. On today’s episode, Fred shares his story on how he got into...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #7: Joe DeFranco on Rising to the Top of the Fitness Industry, Training Longevity, What to Look For in a Group Training Program, Triple H’s Training and What Trainers Should Never Do
Today’s episode of The Iron Life Podcast is a very special one. I had the privilege to interview my friend and world renowned strength and conditioning coach, Joe DeFranco. If...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #6: Your Guide to Getting Summer Shredded
If one of your goals is to lose more body fat then you are in luck! On today’s episode of The Iron Life Podcast I’m talking everything fat loss and what you...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #5: Training Guide for all Law Enforcement, Firefighters and First Responders Plus Your Questions Answered
It’s Friday, my friend! That doesn’t only mean that the weekend is here. It means that it’s time for a new episode of The Iron Life Podcast and I have...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #4: 9 Habits That Will Transform Your Life
On episode 4 of The Iron Life Podcast I share the 9 habits which have helped lead me to success in hopes that you will apply them to your own...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #3: Your Blueprint for Building Muscle
Here’s what you need to do to pack on more muscle mass. On this episode of The Iron Life Podcast I cover: How to establish the foundation you’ll need to...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #2: 32 Life Lessons of Life, Training, Nutrition, Business and Personal Growth
On episode 2 of The Iron Life Podcast I share my 32 lessons of life, training, mindset, nutrition business and life in hopes to help you create the habits that...
View PostThe Iron Life Podcast #1: The Beginning
On Episode 1 I tell my story and why I started in the fitness industry. I discuss the struggles I’ve faced in life that have helped me discover my purpose...
View PostThree Life Lessons from Jiu-Jitsu
If you’ve been following me on social media for a while then you probably know that I’ve been learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu pretty intensely for nearly the last year. I’m just...
View PostThe One Change You Need to Make Right Now
Stop. There’s a real problem with your solution for headaches, aches and pains. For years you’ve been told to “just take an Advil” whenever you had a headache. So for...
View PostYour Second Brain
You’re probably aware that the food you eat effects the way you feel in the short term. You know that if you eat pizza and ice cream you’re going to...
View PostTTS Talk Episode 3: How to Burn Fat and Keep it Off for Good
You want to lose more fat and keep it off. But you’ve struggled with this over and over again. On today’s episode of TTS Talk, Ruben and I dive into...
View PostTTS TALK: Episode 2-Find Your Why
On the second episode of TTS Talk Ruben and I wanted to dive a little bit deeper into helping you achieve your goals. One of the best ways to do...
View PostTTS Talk: Episode 1
Welcome to the very first episode of TTS Talk! This is your go-to YouTube series for everything health, fitness, strength, personal development and mindset. My co-host, colleague and long time...
View PostBalance is Bullshit
If you want to accomplish anything of significance in life then you’re going to need to forget about balance. Balance is bullshit. Although it’s what most fitness gurus talk about...
View PostHow to Find the Right Training Facility
You want results. You want to look better, feel better, get healthy and strong. You claim that you can do it on your own, so you try and never get...
View PostYou’ve Been Lied To
The fitness industry is a very dark and deceiving place these days. To someone like me who’s truly in love with fitness and has spent 13 years in the trenches...
View PostThe Purpose of Life is a Life of Purpose
Many leave this planet confused and unfulfilled. When the end of life approaches more people are filled with regrets than with the excitement of having given this life their all....
View PostThe 10 TTS Commandments
Training has certainly evolved over the years. We’ve gone from small bodybuilding subcultures to gyms opening to the public and becoming more mainstream, to underground athletic performance facilities to soccer...
View PostGet Better Every Day
The motto at my gym, Tutela Training Systems, is to get better every day. We use that as our motto because it’s something I instilled in my own life...
View PostChasing Greatness
Many people look at greatness as some unattainable thing that only a select few people can achieve. They look at the bigger and better things that they want and tell...
View PostNo Apologies
Today is Father’s Day. The reason I’m writing this today and not currently spending time with my old man is because of drug addiction. Let me explain. If you’ve been...
View PostThe Biggest Fat Loss Mistake You’re Making
The number one mistake people make when trying to get lean is going super light for high reps. For some reason, people think that in order to shed body fat...
View PostThe Great Debate: Diet Vs. Diet
When it comes to nutrition there seems to be a huge grey area on what’s right and wrong. I suppose that’s due to all of the conflicting information out there...
View PostThe Mirror
Next time you get out of bed, take a look in the mirror. I want you to take a step back and look at yourself from head to toe. Then...
View Post66 Rules for Freedom, Happiness and Physical Excellence
Plenty of people are pissed off, stressed out, out of shape and completely unhappy. And I get it. I used to be one of those people. It took a lot...
View PostUse Accommodating Resistance to Smash Through Plateaus
Most of the material I write about is to help hard gainers pack on size and strength. That’s because over the years I have helped a countless number of athletes...
View PostThe Two Substances that are Destroying Mankind
Most people know that sugar and flour are bad. You know that sugar spikes blood sugar to the extreme and forces the pancreas to work extremely hard over and over...
View Post5 Things to be Learned from the Philadelphia Eagles
Here we are. The day after the Super Bowl and the Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl Champions. As a die-hard New York Giants fan, you may think that those words...
View PostDo These 10 Things to Avoid Overtraining
If you’ve been training hard for a while, you have probably heard of overtraining. You may have even questioned if YOU are over trained. Before we go there let’s clear...
View Post11 Rules to Crush Your Goals in 2018
People talk about “new year, new me” all the time. As you probably know, that attitude typically lasts for about 12 days. Then most people end up falling right back...
View PostA World Connected Has Left Us Disconnected
Technology is one of the best things that has ever happened to our society. We literally have the world at our fingertips. Need a cab? Grab an Uber and have...
View Post2 Valuable Lessons from UFC 217
Last Saturday I had the opportunity to see UFC 217 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Not only were the fights fantastic, but every time I watch a...
View PostIs your Macro Counting Jeopardizing your Health?
These days, there seems to be a lot of talk about the importance of tracking your macronutrients. For those who don’t know, macronutrients are your proteins, fats and carbohydrates. Macro...
View PostNeed and Want: Know the Difference
Over the years I have worked with many different people. Often enough, many of them have told me the things they “need” and why they are being held back from...
View PostCompared to What
Life has its ups and downs. Once in a while we all go through something tough. That could be a death of a loved one, sickness, injury, divorce…Whatever. And sometimes...
View PostCompared to What
Life has its ups and downs. Once in a while we all go through something tough. That could be a death of a loved one, sickness, injury, divorce…Whatever. And sometimes...
View PostMindset: The Difference Between Success and Failure
I have been in this business for a long time. Since 2006 I have worked with athletes and different kinds of people from all walks of life. Over the years...
View PostMindset: The Difference Between Success and Failure
I have been in this business for a long time. Since 2006 I have worked with athletes and different kinds of people from all walks of life. Over the...
View Post3 VALUABLE LESSONS FROM FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR.
Love him or hate him, it’s safe to say that Floyd Mayweather Jr. is one of the greatest boxers of our time, if not ever. You may not agree with...
View Post3 VALUABLE LESSONS FROM FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR.
Love him or hate him, it’s safe to say that Floyd Mayweather Jr. is one of the greatest boxers of our time, if not ever. You may not agree with...
View PostStop Destroying Yourself and Make Better Gains
Guys like us have goals. We’re determined to get bigger and stronger as fast as possible. So we go 110 mph all the time, in the constant pursuit of making...
View PostStop Destroying Yourself and Make Better Gains
Guys like us have goals. We’re determined to get bigger and stronger as fast as possible. So we go 110 mph all the time, in the constant pursuit of making...
View PostDo the Work!
Over the years I have toyed with many types of training templates. From bodybuilding splits to powerlifting, from Strongman to HIIT, I have spent countless hours playing around with many...
View PostDo the Work!
Over the years I have toyed with many types of training templates. From bodybuilding splits to powerlifting, from Strongman to HIIT, I have spent countless hours playing around with many...
View PostBuilt Like an Athlete
These days, there is a huge misconception with what it actually means to train for athletic performance. You may scroll through your Instagram feed and see some “performance” gurus that crawl around...
View PostBuilt Like an Athlete
These days, there is a huge misconception with what it actually means to train for athletic performance. You may scroll through your Instagram feed and see some "performance" gurus that crawl around...
View PostHave You Discovered How to Win?
Some people are natural winners. They are talented, make the right decisions and always know to work hard enough to put themselves in the right position to capitalize on the...
View PostHave You Discovered How To Win?
Some people are natural winners. They are talented, make the right decisions and always know to work hard enough to put themselves in the right position to capitalize on the...
View PostEAT FOR LIFE
Man it feels good to be back! What is up everyone?! I apologize for the long layoff but between new promotions over here at TTS
View PostKeep It Simple, Stupid.
Guy at the bar: “What is the best training program I can do that will get me the best results possible in the fastest amount of time?” Me: “The one...
View PostKeep It Simple, Stupid
Guy at the bar: "What is the best training program I can do that will get me the best results possible in the fastest amount of time?" Me: "The one...
View PostDo You Have Shitty Values?
The book I just finished reading, “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck” by Mark Manson is truly one of the best books I have ever read. Between the...
View PostAre Your Values Shitty?
The book I just finished reading, "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck" by Mark Manson is truly one of the best books I have ever read. Between the...
View PostUnf*ck Yourself
You are fucked. Conditioned to believe all of the bullshit you have been hearing since birth. Go to school, accumulate a fuck load of debt, get a job you hate,...
View PostUnf*ck Yourself
You are fucked. Conditioned to believe all of the bullshit you have been hearing since birth. Go to school, accumulate a fuck load of debt, get a job you hate,...
View PostEat for Life
Man it feels good to be back! What is up everyone?! I apologize for the long layoff but between new promotions over here at TTS in Clark, NJ, a new...
View PostGROW FASTER USING ECCENTRICS & ISOMETRICS
You have been training for a while. You sought out a mentor, learned to move properly, followed a well thought out program, progressed on big compound lifts and ate right....
View PostEAT TO COMPLETE
We will be writing about a variety of informative topics to help you achieve your health, weight management, and fitness goals. Be sure to check back often and let us...
View PostGrow FASTER Using Eccentrics and Isometrics
You have been training for a while. You sought out a mentor, learned to move properly, followed a well thought out program, progressed on big compound lifts and ate right....
View Post12 Tips to Become a Better You
As Christmas approaches, I am sitting here at the local coffee shop trying to think of what to write to you guys, the TTS nation.Earlier I planned on writing you...
View Post12 Tips to Become a Better You
As Christmas approaches, I am sitting here at the local coffee shop trying to think of what to write to you guys, the TTS nation. Earlier I planned on writing...
View PostF*ck Your Age
On December 17th 2016, Bernard Hopkins will be fighting one last time to finish out an incredible boxing career. If you don’t know his story, I recommend you check...
View PostEat to Compete
What’s up, TTS nation?! I am sure you guys are back on your grind after the holiday and are hitting the gym hard and heavy! Just a quick update, my...
View PostThe Best Method for Developing Real-World Strength
We all know the importance of the big, compound movements when it comes to getting strong. The bench, squat and deadlift are among the three best exercises you can do...
View PostThe One Mistake You are Making that is Stopping your Gains!
Most people that train on their own normally don’t see the results they want. I believe this is due to a combination of things. One reason is that if you...
View PostWhat’s Your Why?
Most people, wake up to an annoying alarm clock, roll over and hit the snooze button 2, 3, 4 and maybe even 5 times. They rush out of bed, throw...
View PostF*ck Your Age
On December 17th 2016, Bernard Hopkins will be fighting one last time to finish out an incredible boxing career. If you don’t know his story, I recommend you check it...
View PostThe Most Fun and Efficient way to do Conditioning
What’s up everybody?! I’m coming at you guys today super excited to share with you my favorite type of conditioning. It’s something I’ve used to help get myself and some...
View PostMaximize your Results by doing THIS
How do you go about your training regimen? Do you just pick a few exercises that you enjoy, with a set rep scheme that you just kinda feel like that...
View Post5 Biggest Fitness Myths EXPOSED
What’s up everybody?! I hope you’re all feeling as good as I am to finally be typing a blog post without a clunky cast on my right hand! I realized...
View Post3 Life Lessons from The Olympics
Every four years we get to witness the incredible athleticism displayed in the Olympics. Every time I get to watch the events I am more and more impressed in what...
View PostThe “It” Factor: Conquering your Inner Bitch
You’ve done your research. You found the best training program you can get your hands on. The best diet you can find that you are confident will work. You have...
View PostThe Importance of Post Workout Nutrition
Training is a funny thing. You can bust your ass and train hard every day. But if your nutrition sucks you’ll never see the results you can potentially achieve. Most...
View PostHow to Squat… The Right Way
I cringe from the mere thought of it. Guys with a bar on their back, using a weight that’s about 200lbs too heavy for them, squatting about ¼ of the...
View Post5 Common Mistakes to Avoid when Losing Fat, and what to do Instead
Most people that want to drop body fat think of one thing. Cardio, cardio cardio! And sometimes these people will see some progress. They’ll be dropping weight on the scale...
View PostBodyweight Training Program to Build Muscle, Burn Fat and Look Great in Less Time
A lot of people make the excuse of not having enough time to train. They come up with a million excuses as to why they don’t have the time. My...
View PostLife Lessons from LeBron James
Love him or hate him, you have to admit that LeBron James is the best basketball player in the world. Arguably the best ever. Even if you’re not a basketball...
View PostThe True Definition of Strength
What does it mean to truly be strong? Maybe you’re thinking I’m going to start explaining the differences between relative and absolute strength. Or maybe you think I’m going to...
View PostThe Art of Real Strength and Size Development
Most athletes and people want to develop size with the strength and performance to back it up. A great, powerful look with real word strength, speed and conditioning. In addition,...
View PostUntil we meet Again
There are times in life that we must face the things we dread. Losing a dear friend or family member is above all the most dreaded things we will ever...
View PostThe Mother’s Day Post
What’s up guys, I hope everyone is having an incredible weekend! As you know, this blog is primarily for training, nutrition and motivation. Tons of free information on how to...
View PostSuffering is a Blessing
Nobody is perfect. We have all made mistakes. We have all done things we are not proud of. We all have some things we wish we would have done differently...
View PostThe Development of an Athlete
Most parents want their kid to become the next Derek Jeter. So, they sign their kid up for baseball at an early age. Then, they sign them up for baseball...
View PostHow to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle
The dreaded idea of losing any ounce of muscle while training for fat loss can make me cringe. All year you’ve put in the work. Hit the gym hard consistently,...
View PostLessons from WrestleMania 32
I don’t watch wrestling anymore like I used to. Not like the times when Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock were in their prime and every Monday Night Raw...
View PostThe Dad Bod? Are you F*&$ing Kidding Me?!?!
I hate to even utter the words. The Dad Bod. A term that somehow, someway has become acceptable to most middle-aged men in The United States. The fact that “The...
View PostFinal Four of our TTS Transformation Challenge
What’s up everyone?! I hope you all had a great Easter Weekend and didn’t get too crazy with food and booze considering summer is now right around the corner. If you...
View PostSleep Better to Maximize your Life
Sleep. Something so simple that will help build muscle, burn fat, improve your mood, productivity, mental clarity, physical and mental performance and combat disease. Something so simple, yet not many...
View PostNobody Can Judge Effort, Because Effort is Between You and You
The alarm goes off, its 5am and still dark outside. You put your feet on the floor and head to the bathroom. After going about your business, you get your...
View PostStart Small and Get Big, Faster!
Isee it all the time. Younger athletes and brand new lifters, trying to mimic the Youtube and InstaGram videos of their favorite athletes and lifters. Cleans, squats, deadlifts and all...
View PostThe Truth about Supplements
Everyone asks the question. What supplements should I be taking? What do you think of fat burners? Do you take a pre-workout? And my answer is simple. They suck. Since...
View Post5 Tips to Jack Up The Pecs
Everyone wants to know how to grow their chest. That’s pretty apparent from the amount of guys you’ll see on the bench press at every public gym in America. But...
View Post“Cowards Die Many Times Before Their Deaths, The Valiant Never Taste of Death But Once”
So many people die with regrets. So many people go through their lives letting their dreams die inside of them. They let their dreams die because they are afraid. Afraid...
View Post4 Tips to Help You Not Suck at Chin-ups
Chin-ups are one of the best exercises for packing on muscle and testing relative strength. However, most people suck at them and never do them. Or, they think they are...
View PostA Simplistic Approach to Getting Ripped Abs, Fast!
Getting super lean is simple. You need to lift heavy three days per week, do some type of sprinting and conditioning three days per week, drink water and eat clean....
View Post5 Exercises You’re Not Doing That Will Blow Up Your Triceps
Who doesn’t want jacked arms? Ever since I was little and watched Hulk Hogan talk about his 24” pythons I know I sure as hell did! If you were a...
View PostHow to Dominate in 2016
What’s up guys, I hope you all had an awesome holiday and are getting ready to take on 2016! Like every year, people will say that they have all types...
View PostSpeed up Your Recovery to Enhance Your Gains!
Recovery. Such a vital component to achieving fitness success yet not many people take it seriously. Let’s take a quick look into why recovery is so important for muscle and...
View PostTo Get Jacked, Don’t do That. Do THIS Instead
Hey guys, I hope you all had an awesome weekend and started off your Monday on the right foot! I got a couple emails over the last few weeks asking...
View Post5 Quick Steps to Get Explosive as F@#%
What’s up guys? I hope everyone has dominated their training week and has a lot of fun planned for the weekend. I wanted to wrap up the week by giving...
View PostCharity Turnout and 5 Secrets to Bigger Arms
So this past Saturday was our first charity event at Tutela Training Systems, LLC. I’m excited to say that we had a great turnout and raised close to $500 for...
View PostThe Date is Set!
So a couple weeks ago I told you guys that Tutela Training Systems is going to be holding a charity work out in October with 100% of the proceeds being...
View PostGiving Back
A Great part of my job is having the ability to give back. Helping people live better lives. Recently I started giving to charity by becoming affiliated with an organization...
View PostThe American Epidemic
Back in 2006 I got into the business of training people to help get them bigger and stronger. I still love that about the business, but I have certainly evolved...
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