The Weekly Riff with Louise Green
The Weekly Riff cuts through fitness culture’s noise with real talk from Louise Green — award-winning coach, author, and size-inclusive fitness trailblazer redefining what strength looks like. In a world where most fitness spaces still exclude, this podcast offers something rare: a space that honours all bodies and holds the belief that your body is fully capable of strength, power, and performance — through every season of life, including midlife and menopause.
Each 20-minute episode dives into strength training, body image, mindset, and the deeper layers of showing up for yourself — without the toxic pressure to shrink, conform, or apologize. Louise blends expert insight, lived experience, and raw honesty to explore how we can all train for strength and self-respect, not validation.
Expect conversations that challenge stereotypes, dismantle diet culture, and invite you to rise — as you are, right now.
🎧 Tune in weekly for unfiltered, empowering riffs on what it really means to be strong — in body, mind, and culture.
The Weekly Riff with Louise Green
Episode 8 - Fitness Archetypes: What Is Your Fitness Personality And Why it Matters
In this episode, Louise Green discusses the importance of understanding your fitness personality type and how it influences motivation. She introduces six distinct fitness archetypes: the Soloist, Socializer, Adventurer, Joyful Mover, Routine Relisher, and Giver. Each archetype has unique characteristics and motivational drivers, emphasizing that fitness is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Louise encourages listeners to reflect on their current archetype and how it aligns with their movement practices, promoting self-awareness and sustainable fitness habits.
If you're interested in taking the Quiz to find your archetype, check it out here.
takeaways
- Understanding your fitness personality type is crucial for motivation.
- Fitness is not a one-size-fits-all approach.
- The Soloist thrives in solitude and autonomy.
- Socializers need community and connection to stay motivated.
- Adventurers seek novelty and variety in their workouts.
- Joyful Movers focus on self-compassion and gentle movement.
- Routine Relishers benefit from structured plans and metrics.
- Givers must prioritize their own self-care and time.
- Recognizing your current archetype can enhance your fitness journey.
- Embrace the uniqueness of your fitness journey and motivations.
Louise Green is an award-winning coach with 20 years invested in working with women of all body sizes. She has coached thousands of women from all over the world, if you're ready take the next step in your strength, check out her coaching program: https://www.louisegreeninc.com/size-strong