FitMitTuro Fitness Podcast
Struggling to stay consistent with your fitness and nutrition while juggling work, family, or a busy schedule? You’re not alone—and you’re in the right place.
Hosted by strength coach and educator Turo Virta, this podcast delivers no-BS advice for women 40 and older, busy professionals, and anyone tired of quick fixes and yo-yo dieting.
Tune in each week for powerful solo episodes and expert interviews on topics like:
- Fat loss without tracking every calorie
- Emotional eating and mindset
- Reverse dieting and metabolism
- Hormonal changes, menopause, and belly fat
- Sustainable workouts for busy lifestyles
- Fitness motivation when you feel stuck
Whether you're restarting your journey, feeling frustrated with plateaus, or looking for training solutions that actually fit your life—this show is for you.
🎧 New episodes every week. Subscribe and take back control of your health—without the obsession.
Episodes
234 episodes
The Hidden Hunger: Why You’re Craving Sugar, Tired, and “Doing Everything Right” - And How to Fix It
Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right — eating healthy, tracking your food, trying to stay consistent - and yet… you’re still tired, moody, or craving sugar all the time?That’s what I call hidden hunger an...
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31:00
Track What Truly Matters: The 4 Habits That Create 80% of Your Fitness Results
Most people track everything — calories, macros, supplements, heart rate. Only to end up being overwhelmed. But the truth? Only a few habits truly move the needle.In this episode, I share how to find and track the 20% of actions that ...
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The Emotional Side of Weight Loss: Why Feelings Matter More Than Food or Exercise
Most people think weight loss is about calories, macros, and workouts — but the truth is, it’s your emotions that make or break your progress.In this solo episode, I open up about the emotional side of weight loss and why...
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32:24
Your 8-Week Reboot Starts Now: The 80% Plan (Not Perfection) to Get Unstuck
Ready for a reset you can actually stick to? In this episode, I walk you through the first 14 days of my 8-week challenge starting October 6—the same simple system I use to help busy women get results without extremes. We’ll focus...
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More Than the Scale: The 80% Rule & Progress Dashboard That Actually Deliver Results
In this solo episode, I break down why the scale is only one data point and often a misleading one. Daily weight swings (water, salt, cycle phase, hard workouts, sleep) can hide real progress. Instead of chasing perfection, I...
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Thyroid Truths for Women 40+: Hashimoto’s, “Normal” Labs & Feeling Human Again with Dr. Heather Stone
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Heather Stone, a functional medicine practitioner with 20+ years of experience helping women navigate hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s. We unpack why so many women have “normal” thyroid labs but ...
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1:02:24
Celebrating Small Wins: Why Consistency Beats Perfection in Fitness and Life
In this episode, I share some exciting news—my podcast was recently recognized as one of the top nutrition and fitness podcasts! But here’s the truth: it didn’t happen overnight. It’s the result of small, consistent steps taken over five years....
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30:01
From Finland to Italy: What Food Culture Can Teach Us About Balance, Movement, and Guilt-Free Eating
Hi, it’s Turo here. In this episode, I’m diving into something a little different: how culture shapes the way we eat, move, and think about health.Growing up in Finland, meals were quick, functional, and often tied to rules and restrict...
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34:08
Alcohol and Your Health: The Truth About “Moderate” Drinking and Why Less Is Better
In this episode, I (Turo Virta) share my personal journey with alcohol—growing up with a dad who drank daily, going out every weekend in my 20s, and where I’m at now: only having a few drinks occasionally.For years we heard that mode...
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34:48
Build a Body You Love: Ariana Hakman’s No-Diet, No-Guilt Formula for Busy Women
In this episode of the FitMitTuro Fitness Podcast, I sit down with Ariana Hakman, founder of Luna Fit, to uncover how busy women can finally build a body they love—without restrictive diets, endless cardio, or food guilt.Ariana shares h...
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From Punishment to Power: 5 Steps to Heal Your Relationship with Exercise
Have you ever felt like you need to “work off” what you ate—or that exercise is punishment for not being perfect? In this episode of the FitMitTuro Fitness Podcast, Turo Virta breaks down why this mindset keeps you stuck in guilt and inc...
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31:05
Strong, Not Smaller: Redefining Fitness Goals for Women Over 40
Tired of chasing a smaller number on the scale—only to feel more exhausted, frustrated, and stuck? In this empowering episode, Turo Virta (@personaltrainer_turo) challeng...
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32:25
Breaking the Guilt Cycle: How to Move On After a Bad Eating Day (Without Starting Over)
One bad eating day doesn’t mean you’ve failed—and it definitely doesn’t mean you need to start over on Monday. In this compassionate solo episode I share practical, empowering strategies to help you bounce back from overeating without guilt,...
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24:45
The Link Between Sleep and Cravings: Why You Can’t Out-Willpower Poor Rest
If you’ve ever wondered why your cravings spike after a bad night’s sleep, this episode is for you. Turo Virta breaks down the powerful connection between sleep quality and appetite, revealing how hormone shifts—like increased ghrelin and reduc...
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25:24
Unlocking Athletic Potential with the SAM Scan: Injury Prevention, Nervous System Recovery & Off-Season Performance with Tom Swales
In this powerful follow-up episode, I sit down again with physiotherapist and strength coach Tom Swales to explore the SAM scan—a self-assessment tool that helps athletes identify and correct hidden imbalances before they lead to injury. We bre...
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1:02:08
Why You’re Eating Clean But Still Not Losing Fat: 5 Common Mistakes
Eating healthy but the scale won’t budge? In this episode, I break down the 5 most common reasons why clean eating doesn’t always lead to fat loss. From portion size pitfalls and calorie creep to metabolic adaptation and water retention, I expl...
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31:12
Should Women Train Differently After 40? Strength, Hormones, and Fat Loss Explained
Hormonal shifts after 40 can lead to stubborn belly fat, slower metabolism, and muscle loss—but that doesn’t mean you're stuck. In this episode, I break down exactly how women over 40 can (and should) train differently to feel strong, energetic...
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32:14
Unlocking Flow: How to Focus, Recharge, and Stay Productive Without Burning Out – with Steven Puri
What if you could tap into deep focus without hustling harder?In this episode, I sit down with Steven Puri, former senior exec at DreamWorks and 20th Century Fox, now founder of the Sukha platform and a leading voice in t...
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52:29
How to Enjoy Summer Without Gaining Weight (or Losing Progress)
Summer doesn’t have to mean starting over in September.In this episode, I’m sharing my top strategies for enjoying your holiday, social events, and weekends—without gaining weight or losing the progress you've worked so hard for. I’ll w...
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22:57
How to Build Muscle Without Living in the Gym
Think you need to train 5 times a week to get toned and build muscle? Think again.In this episode, I break down how busy women can build lean muscle with just 2–3 strength workouts per week—no extreme gym schedules, no burnout, no...
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34:39
Reverse Dieting: How Eating More Can Help You Lose Fat and Reclaim Energy
Are you stuck eating 1200 calories and still not seeing results? This episode is your wake-up call.In today’s solo episode, I dive deep into reverse dieting—a powerful and strategic approach that helps you recover from chronic die...
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28:42
Emotional Eating vs. Physical Hunger: Why It’s Not About Willpower
Do you find yourself reaching for snacks when you're not truly hungry—especially after a stressful day, late at night, or when emotions run high?In this solo episode, I unpack the difference between emotional hunger and physical hunge...
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33:31
From Fatty Liver to Strength Training: How Sanna Reclaimed Her Health at 42
Six months ago, Sanna—a 42-year-old medical expert, nurse, and single mom—got a wake-up call. Her liver labs showed early signs of a metabolic condition, her energy was low, and her old clothes no longer fit. That’s when she decided it was time...
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58:52
Built to Last: How to Create a Personalized, Sustainable Fitness Lifestyle with David Amerland
What if the key to lifelong fitness had nothing to do with intensity, but everything to do with sustainability?In this episode, I sit down with David Amerland, author of the groundbreaking book Built to Last, to explore h...
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The Pulse Cure: How Tracking HRV Can Help You Prevent Burnout, Improve Sleep, and Live Longer – with Dr. Torkil Færø
Can your smartwatch predict burnout, poor sleep, or even early signs of illness?In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Dr. Torkil Færø—Norwegian physician, bestselling author of The Pulse Cure, and leading expert in heart rate var...
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