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Chris Tutela is a coach, gym business advisor, speaker, author, podcaster, owner of Tutela Training Systems in Clark, NJ, and co-owner of The Iron Business Blueprint.

Chris specializes in helping you unleash your full potential, or as he says, to “die empty“. Whether you’re looking to transform your physique and feel your best, or if you’re a gym owner who’s ready to scale your gym to multiple six figures and beyond, Chris is your no B.S. guide to living life on your terms.

Meet Coach Chris

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Meet the Team! 

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be introducing the incredible coaches who make Tutela Training Systems what it is. First up is Coach Dion!

With years of coaching experience and a competitive background in football, wrestling, and powerlifting, Coach Dion brings knowledge, accountability, and energy to every session. Whether you’re stepping into the gym for the first time or looking to take your training to the next level, he’s committed to helping you build strength, gain confidence, and become the strongest version of yourself.

Competitive Highlights 🏆
• 1st Place – RPS Autumn Apocalypse (2023)
• 1st Place – PLU Drug Tested NJ Ice Breaker (2024)
• 4th Place – PLU National Championships (2025)

Current Records 🏅
• RPS New Jersey State Total Record (1,330 lbs) in the Men’s 165 lb Amateur Open Raw Classic Division
• Official Drug-Tested New Jersey State Bench Press Record (347.2 lbs) in the Men’s Raw 75 kg Open Division

Personal Bests 💥
• Bench Press: 370 lbs
• Squat: 512.5 lbs
• Deadlift: 560 lbs

At Tutela, we believe great coaching is about more than numbers. It’s about building relationships, creating accountability, and helping every member make progress at their own pace. That’s exactly what Coach Dion strives to do every day.

Have you trained with Coach Dion? We’d love to hear about your experience. Share your favorite thing about working with him in the comments! 💪🏼

Stay tuned as we continue introducing the rest of the Tutela coaching team.
We’re the type to believe fitness should make your life better, not take it over.

We train for performance.

We build strength that lasts.

We make every session count.

We choose consistency over extremes.

If that sounds like you, maybe you’re our type.

Come see what training at Tutela is all about.
This week’s Warrior of the Week is Nia! From the moment she joined the TTS family, she’s shown what it means to trust the process and stay committed. No matter what the workout brings, Nia consistently shows up ready to work, gives her best effort, and approaches every challenge with a positive attitude. Her dedication and willingness to push outside of her comfort zone have not gone unnoticed, and it’s been incredible to watch her continue to grow stronger week after week.

What makes Nia stand out isn’t just the progress she’s making—it’s the energy she brings to every session. She encourages those around her, celebrates the wins of others, and helps make our community the supportive environment that it is. Nia, we’re so proud of everything you’ve accomplished so far, and we can’t wait to see what you achieve next. Congratulations on being our Warrior of the Week—you’ve earned it!