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

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 my 9 steps to take full control over your life. Enjoy.

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, mentor, and more. Then factor in the flow of your training session and managing different p…

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 to avoid harmful chemicals in your coffee The benefits of using psychedelics and how to use them safely Transitioning from …

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 service that keeps your clients coming back, and massive profits. That's one hell of a successful gym business. On today…

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 more Enjoy the show.

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 leadership is the solution. These are my 7 pillars on becoming a better leader. Enjoy the show.…

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 for you. As long as you do your part and apply it, of course. Here are some of the topics: What you need to assess before and during your fat …

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…

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 …

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 th…

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 e…

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 Commun…

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 s…

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 reas…

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 sho…

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 connecto…

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 b…

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 yo…

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 th…

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 nutri…

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 importa…

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 succe…

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 f…

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 doin…

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.

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 avoided. On today's show, Chris runs down a list of things that lead to avoidable training injuries, and what you can do to …

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 to avoid while you're cutting and why. If your goal is to get lean and STAY lean then you're going to want to listen to this e…

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 show

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 after this raw episode. Enjoy the show

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 BIGGEST mistakes business owners make How to achieve your true potential And so much more. You can follow and …

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 need to do in their training AND nutrition The power of personal development What all trainers MUS…

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 what a quality training and nutrition program should look like for firefighters.…

On today's show Chris covers what dietary changes you can make if you're dealing with autoimmune issues.

On today's show Chris shares a list of things that changed his life, in hopes that they can help you too. Topics include: A winning morning routine Essential evening routine for better sleep Why you have to get toxic people out of your life Why you should never argue with anyone And more Enjoy the show!…

If you're in need of a good kick in the ass then you'll want to listen to this episode. On today's show Chris expresses why he's fed up with the climate of today's fitness industry and how you can protect yourself from it. With the growing softness of our society, this episode is your reminder to harden the hell up. Enjoy.…

Shoulder pain is something that plagues a lot of people. Sometimes that pain is due to a past injury. But sometimes it can be due to a variety of training and/or lifestyle factors. On today's show Chris breaks down things that you can do to not only put an end to your shoulder pain and help prevent future injuries from occurring, but pack on more m…

On today's show Chris sits down with Mike "Animal" Loureiro and Yvan Yomba from a company called Street Ready. Animal is a life long martial artist and martial arts instructor. Yvan is also a martial artist and medical student. The two put together Street Ready backed by passion, purpose and life experience to help others with situational awareness…

As you age, testosterone levels will drop. But there are things that you can do to naturally elevate your levels. On today's show, Chris walks you through a checklist of things you can do to help you naturally bring up your testosterone levels. If you're a dude, trust me, you don't want to miss this episode. Enjoy.…

On today's show Chris breaks down the exact path for you to build muscle and get ripped. Topics include: Why you should slow your reps down The best way to keep your joints healthy while getting strong and jacked The only thing that you need to get lean The best rep ranges for building muscle and getting shredded And more. You don't want to miss th…

Knee pain is a very common problem in today's society. Unfortunately, so are tiny quads. On today's episode, Chris shares his insight to fix both problems. Enjoy the show.

Most of society is dealing with low back pain. On today's show, Chris gives you tips to end your low back pain for good, and how to properly progress the deadlift safely. You might be surprised by some of the information in this episode. Enjoy!

On today's Q and A episode Chris answers your questions on a variety of different training topics. Topics include: How to train around shoulder pain The best exercises for building massive traps The ideal set/reps scheme for fat loss What trainers who want to open a gym should do to get started And more. Enjoy the show…