About Chris

CHRIS TUTELA-Fitness 
Expert-Business Owner-Life Strategist

I’m Chris Tutela, owner of Tutela Training Systems, LLC in Clark, NJ and strength and conditioning specialist since 2006.

You may have read some of my work on EliteFTS.com or TrainHeroic.com.
Or maybe you’ve been a reader of my popular blog formerly at TutelaTraining.com.

Maybe you’ve come across my gym on social media or heard of our reputation for helping people pack on muscle and strength, lose fat and optimize their lives.

If you’ve ever caught one of my training videos or read some of my work, you know that we are a no-nonsense training facility where people come to put in plenty of sweat and become part of something special. Part of the TTS Family.

However, there is some stuff you may not know about me.

I have had to deal with some pretty difficult situations in my life and overcome many obstacles to get to this point.

For most of my adult life I’ve dealt with a loved one battling addiction. Home for me became extremely toxic and painful, and felt anything but safe.

My focus was constantly on my family and trying to “fix” the situation, which lead to me becoming unhealthy, unmotivated, depressed, anxious and broke.

The only time I was able to focus on something other than my home life was while I was training.

It was one of the only things that gave me a way out.

Become the You that You Have The Potential to Become

Training helped me shift my focus, which lead me to learning more about myself and valuing hard work. I wanted to help people overcome the situations they were going through in their lives and I knew how much of an impact fitness had on mine, so in 2009 I opened Tutela Training Systems as an independent contractor at a private training facility.

After a few years my business and reputation began to grow so I opened my first training facility in 2012. I then became the head strength and conditioning coach for Union High School Football in 2013 and 2014.

Currently, at Tutela Training Systems we work with hundreds of people every year. Our mission is to not only help them achieve physical greatness, but to master themselves emotionally and psychologically as well.

Everything I discuss on this site is based on my own experience, as well as the experience of the thousands of people who I have worked with since 2006. It has taken me years to overcome some of the obstacles I’ve dealt with. To do so I’ve spent thousands of dollars hiring coaches and mentors, removed many negative people from my life, attended conferences and seminars, removed bad habits and created good ones, quit a job that many people called me crazy for, surrounded myself with the right people and read tons of books and listen to audio on everything training, nutrition and personal development every day of my life.

My life’s experiences have lead me to a clear sense of purpose:

To guide everyone to become the best version of themselves; mentally, emotionally and physically. There is absolutely no reason why you can’t live a strong life of happiness and fulfillment. I am far from special. I’m a 5’9 genetically average dude who grew up afraid, shy, anxious, stressed, with struggles at home and no money.

If I can overcome my shit I know you can too.
And it starts with getting strong and fit.
This is the moment in which you can start living the life you were meant to live. With less stress, fear, depression and pain and more happiness, fulfillment and joy.
You were meant to be great.
To be fit, healthy, wealthy and happy.

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‼️We’re hiring a leader at Tutela Training Systems‼️ Not just another coach. Not someone to “run sessions.” 👉 A leader. Someone who can: Walk into a room and raise the standard Hold people accountable Take ownership of the environment Actually care about the experience our members have This is a part-time, non-coaching role (10–15 hrs/week) focused on leading the floor and managing our team. You’ll be responsible for: Ensuring sessions run at a high level Developing and holding coaches accountable Maintaining energy, culture, and standards inside the gym Helping create an elite training environment This is not for everyone. ❌ If you just want to coach sessions ❌ If you avoid hard conversations ❌ If you need constant direction This is NOT the role for you. But if you’re someone who: Takes ownership Has presence and leadership ability Wants to grow into a bigger role 👉 This could turn into a full-time leadership position 📍 Clark, NJ ⏱ 10–15 hours/week If this sounds like you (or someone you know), DM us “LEADER” #leader #clarknj
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This week at Tutela Training Systems, we are proud to recognize our Warrior of the Week, Delores! From the moment she walks through the doors, Delores brings a quiet determination and consistency that never goes unnoticed. She shows up, puts in the work, and continues to push herself—day in and day out. Whether it’s a challenging workout or a new movement, she approaches everything with focus, resilience, and a positive attitude. Delores embodies what it means to trust the process. She doesn’t look for shortcuts—she earns every bit of her progress through dedication and effort. Over time, we’ve seen her build not only strength and endurance, but also confidence in herself and her abilities. Her commitment is inspiring to both our team and her fellow members, and she plays a big role in creating the supportive, hard-working environment we value so much here at TTS. Delores, we see you, and we appreciate you! Thank you for being such a consistent and uplifting part of our community. Keep showing up, keep pushing, and keep being the strong, determined Warrior that you are!
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This week’s Warrior of the Week goes to Victor 💪 Victor shows up and does the work—plain and simple. He brings a quiet consistency and focus to every session, and it hasn’t gone unnoticed. Whether it’s pushing through a tough workout, staying locked in on his goals, or just showing up on the days it would be easier not to, Victor embodies what it means to be a true warrior at TTS. Over time, that consistency has translated into real progress. You can see it in his strength, his confidence, and the way he carries himself in the gym. He’s a great example of how discipline beats motivation every single time. We’re proud to have you in the community, Victor—keep showing up and setting the standard.
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