FitMitTuro Fitness Podcast

Turo Virta
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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 stuckWhether 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.

  1. 1d ago

    How to Raise Body-Confident Kids Without Passing Down Diet Culture with Dr. Whitney Casares

    Send us Fan Mail What we say about food, exercise, weight, and our own bodies can stay with our children for decades. Many adults grew up hearing things like “clean your plate,” “I need to lose weight,” “I was bad today,” or “I need to work off what I ate.” Most parents don’t want to pass those messages on but knowing what to say instead isn’t always easy. In this episode, Turo talks with Dr. Whitney Casares, board-certified pediatrician, author, and founder of Modern Mommy Doc and Raising Body-Confident Kids, about helping children develop a healthier relationship with food, movement, and their bodies. Whitney explains the difference between body confidence and body positivity, why focusing too much on a child’s weight can backfire, and what parents can say when a child tells them, “I’m fat.” They also discuss emotional eating, good and bad food labels, exercise as punishment, grandparents commenting on weight, and how parents can pursue their own health or weight-loss goals without passing diet culture on to their children. In this episode, you’ll learn:  What body confidence really means  How parents unknowingly pass down body-image beliefs  What to say when your child says, “I’m fat”  Why labeling foods as good or bad can create problems  How to talk about nutritious foods without making other foods forbidden  How parents can unintentionally influence emotional eating  Why exercise should not be punishment for eating  How to focus on health without making weight the only measure  What to do when grandparents or relatives comment on a child’s body  How to lose weight yourself without making weight loss your child’s focus  Three principles new parents can use from the very beginning  One simple way to start building body confidence at home today Whitney’s book, Raising Body-Confident Kids, is available wherever books are sold. Learn more: https://raisingbodyconfidentkids.com Follow Whitney: @modernmommydoc @raising.body.confident.kids Try The Consistency Reset My new personalized coaching app for women 35–55 who are tired of starting over with diets, workouts, and healthy habits. Get simple daily actions, realistic workouts, practical nutrition habits, and Reset Mode to help you keep going when life gets busy. Take the quiz and build your personalized plan here: studio.com/turo/consistency-reset

  2. Aug 27

    You Don’t Need More Discipline—You Need More Capacity with Gamal J. Palmer

    Send us Fan Mail Do you really lack discipline or are you trying to maintain healthy habits while already carrying more than you have the capacity to handle? In this episode, I’m joined by Gamal J. Palmer, founder and principal of Conscious Builders. Gamal has nearly two decades of experience working with executives, leaders, and organizations, including DreamWorks, Nike, Nestlé, Universal Studios, and NBCUniversal. His work combines behavioral science, systems thinking, self-awareness, and practical tools for building sustainable change. We discuss why healthy habits often disappear during stressful periods, why willpower fades by the end of the day, and how unrealistic promises can slowly damage self-trust. Gamal explains why people may interpret exhaustion, poor sleep, emotional stress, or an overloaded schedule as laziness—and why asking better questions can be more useful than criticizing yourself. We also explore why food, alcohol, scrolling, and other behaviors can become an emotional off switch, why removing a habit without replacing it often fails, and how small commitments can help you rebuild confidence in your ability to follow through. In this episode, you’ll learn: • What “capacity” means in the context of healthy habits • Why lacking capacity is different from lacking motivation • How negative self-talk reinforces the belief that you are undisciplined • Three questions to ask before calling yourself lazy • Why healthy habits often disappear when life becomes stressful • Why willpower tends to fade after a demanding day • How food, alcohol, television, and scrolling can become an off switch • Why removing a habit without replacing it leaves an empty space • How small acts can help you build discipline and self-trust • Why unrealistic promises create feelings of failure • How minimum commitments can be more powerful than ambitious plans • Why habits need to survive real-life disruptions • How to use minimum, medium, and full versions of a habit • What to do during low-capacity weeks • How to notice a setback without turning it into self-punishment Connect with Gamal J. Palmer Website: https://www.gamalpalmer.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gamaljpalmer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gamal-j-palmer-67986926 Connect with Turo Virta Coaching and fitness: https://personaltrainerturo.it FitMitTuro Fitness Podcast: https://www.fitmitturo.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainer_turo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainer_turo If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a five-star review, and share it with someone who keeps blaming themselves for struggling with consistency. Try The Consistency Reset My new personalized coaching app for women 35–55 who are tired of starting over with diets, workouts, and healthy habits. Get simple daily actions, realistic workouts, practical nutrition habits, and Reset Mode to help you keep going when life gets busy. Take the quiz and build your personalized plan here: studio.com/turo/consistency-reset

  3. Aug 20

    Food Quality Without Perfection: Organic Food, Labels and Açaí with Travis Baumgardner

    Send us Fan Mail What does “high-quality food” actually mean? Does everything need to be organic? Are packaged and frozen foods always less nutritious? And how can you make better choices without spending a fortune or trying to eat perfectly? In this episode, I’m joined by Travis Baumgardner, co-founder and Chief Customer Officer of SAMBAZON, the company that helped introduce certified organic and Fair Trade açaí to the global market. Travis shares how a trip to Brazil in the 1990s led him to discover açaí and the Amazonian communities that had been growing and eating it for generations. What began as curiosity about a local food eventually became a mission to create a supply chain designed to support local communities, preserve biodiversity, and provide consumers with a more responsibly sourced product. We discuss what food quality really means, how to prioritize organic food on a limited budget, whether processed and packaged foods can still be nutritious, and why frozen foods may be one of the most practical tools for healthy eating. Travis also explains what açaí actually is, how traditional açaí differs from many heavily sweetened bowls, and what consumers should look for when choosing an açaí product. In this episode, you’ll learn: • What “food quality” means beyond calories and nutrients • Whether everything you eat needs to be organic • How to prioritize food quality on a limited budget • Why frozen fruit, vegetables, fish, and meat can be practical choices • How to evaluate packaged and processed foods • Why knowing who produces your food matters • What regenerative agriculture means • How Fair Trade sourcing can support Amazonian communities • What açaí is and how it is traditionally consumed • Why some açaí bowls become high-sugar desserts • How to build a more balanced açaí smoothie or bowl • What to look for when buying an açaí product • How to improve your pantry one small change at a time Connect with Travis and SAMBAZON Website: https://www.sambazon.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sambazon Resources mentioned in the episode EWG Dirty Dozen: https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php EWG Clean Fifteen: https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/clean-fifteen.php Connect with Turo Virta Coaching and fitness: https://personaltrainerturo.it FitMitTuro Fitness Podcast: https://www.fitmitturo.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainer_turo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainer_turo If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a five-star review, and share it with someone who wants to make healthier food choices without trying to eat perfectly. Try The Consistency Reset My new personalized coaching app for women 35–55 who are tired of starting over with diets, workouts, and healthy habits. Get simple daily actions, realistic workouts, practical nutrition habits, and Reset Mode to help you keep going when life gets busy. Take the quiz and build your personalized plan here: studio.com/turo/consistency-reset

  4. Aug 13

    How to Raise Confident Eaters Without Food Battles with Rachel Solano

    Send us Fan Mail How can parents help children develop a healthy relationship with food without turning every meal into a battle? In this episode, I’m joined by Rachel Solano, Curriculum Director at Young Chefs Academy. Rachel has extensive experience teaching both adults and children, and today she helps create cooking programs designed to build children’s confidence, curiosity, independence, and practical kitchen skills. We discuss why children are often more willing to taste foods they have helped prepare, how parents can respond to picky eating without pressure, and why repeatedly exposing children to new foods can be more effective than forcing them to eat. Rachel also shares age-appropriate ways children can help in the kitchen, practical ideas for busy families, and why family meals without screens can support healthier eating habits and stronger relationships. We also explore how adults may unintentionally pass down food fears, dieting habits, body criticism, and emotional associations with food—and what parents can do differently. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why involving children in cooking can increase their willingness to try food • How early children can begin helping in the kitchen • Age-appropriate kitchen tasks for young children, school-age children, and teenagers • Why repeated exposure matters with unfamiliar foods • How to respond when a child says, “I don’t like it” • Whether children should be asked to take one bite • Why preparing a completely separate meal may not be necessary • How to include children in meal planning • Why labeling a child as a “picky eater” may reinforce that identity • Why food should not be used as a reward • Whether children should be required to finish everything on their plate • How to help children recognize hunger and fullness • Why family meals without screens matter • How parents unintentionally pass down food fears and dieting habits • One simple way families can start cooking together this week Connect with Young Chefs Academy Website: https://youngchefsacademy.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YoungChefsAcademy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngchefsacademy/ Connect with Rachel Solano Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racheljsolano/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachel.solano.338 Connect with Turo Virta Coaching and fitness: https://personaltrainerturo.it FitMitTuro Fitness Podcast: https://www.fitmitturo.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainer_turo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainer_turo If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a five-star review, and share it with a parent or grandparent who wants to create a healthier and more positive relationship with food at home. Try The Consistency Reset My new personalized coaching app for women 35–55 who are tired of starting over with diets, workouts, and healthy habits. Get simple daily actions, realistic workouts, practical nutrition habits, and Reset Mode to help you keep going when life gets busy. Take the quiz and build your personalized plan here: studio.com/turo/consistency-reset

  5. Aug 6

    Why Every Woman Over 50 Should Strength Train with Jeanne Phares

    Send us Fan Mail Many women over 50 believe it's too late to build muscle. The truth is... it's not. In this episode, I sit down with author and strength advocate Jeanne Phares, who shares how a leukemia diagnosis completely changed her perspective on fitness, aging, and why muscle may be one of the greatest predictors of longevity. We discuss why strength training becomes even more important after menopause, why cardio alone isn't enough anymore, how protein supports healthy aging, and why it's never too late to become stronger. Whether you've never lifted a weight before or you're returning after years away from exercise, this episode will help you understand where to start and why it matters. In this episode you'll learn: • Why women lose muscle after 40 and 50 • Why strength training matters more than cardio for healthy aging • The biggest myths that stop women from lifting weights • Why lifting weights won't make you "bulky" • How protein helps preserve muscle after menopause • The best beginner exercises for women over 50 • How to build confidence before walking into a gym • Why it's never too late to start getting stronger Connect with Jeanne Phares 🌐 Website: https://www.sagelifestylepress.com 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575050409134 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagelifestylepress ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sage-lifestyle-press 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeanne.sage_lifestyle 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanne-phares-79584a3/ 🎁 Free Gift for listeners: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jn93r2q74p Connect with Turo Virta 🌐 Website: https://personaltrainerturo.it 🎙️ Podcast: https://www.fitmitturo.com/ 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainer_turo 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainer_turo If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from this conversation. Try The Consistency Reset My new personalized coaching app for women 35–55 who are tired of starting over with diets, workouts, and healthy habits. Get simple daily actions, realistic workouts, practical nutrition habits, and Reset Mode to help you keep going when life gets busy. Take the quiz and build your personalized plan here: studio.com/turo/consistency-reset

  6. Jul 30

    Why Women Over 40 Need Both Strength and Rest with Lizzie Lasater

    Send us Fan Mail What if the answer isn't training harder... or resting more? What if women over 40 need both? In this episode, I sit down with yoga teacher, author, and movement educator Lizzie Lasater to talk about one of the biggest mistakes many women make during perimenopause: believing they must choose between strength and recovery. We discuss why traditional exercise routines often stop working during midlife, how hormonal changes affect energy and recovery, and why real rest is one of the most overlooked tools for healthy aging. You'll also learn why yoga alone isn't enough to maintain muscle as we age, how to combine strength training with restorative movement, and why "doing nothing" may be one of the healthiest things you can do. In this episode you'll learn: • Why women over 40 need strength training more than ever • What happens during perimenopause and why your body feels different • Why traditional yoga isn't enough to preserve muscle • The difference between scrolling on your phone and true recovery • How to know when your body needs rest instead of another workout • Why muscle is one of the best investments for healthy aging • How to build a sustainable movement routine that supports your body for decades If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs this conversation. Connect with Lizzie: IG @lizzie.lasater Website & Savasana Book: www.lizzielasater.com Connect with Turo: Website: https://personaltrainerturo.it/ Instagram @personaltrainer_turo Try The Consistency Reset My new personalized coaching app for women 35–55 who are tired of starting over with diets, workouts, and healthy habits. Get simple daily actions, realistic workouts, practical nutrition habits, and Reset Mode to help you keep going when life gets busy. Take the quiz and build your personalized plan here: studio.com/turo/consistency-reset

  7. Jul 23

    Seed Oils, Healthy Fats and Food Quality: What Should You Actually Do? with Cherie Calbom

    Send us Fan Mail Seed oils are one of the most debated nutrition topics right now. Some people say they are one of the biggest problems in modern nutrition. Others say the fear is exaggerated. And like with many nutrition topics, it can quickly become confusing. In this episode, I’m joined by Cherie Calbom, also known as The Juice Lady. Cherie has a long background in nutrition, wellness, juicing, healthy living, and helping people make better food choices in a practical way. My goal with this conversation is not to make nutrition extreme or fear-based. The goal is to make it useful. We talk about what seed oils are, why they became so common, where they are hidden, and what to know about cooking oils, healthy fats, processed foods, food quality, inflammation, energy, digestion, healthy aging, and simple swaps you can make in everyday meals. You’ll learn: what seed oils actually arewhy they are so common in packaged foods and restaurantshow to read labels without becoming obsessivewhich oils and fats Cherie prefers for cookingwhere hidden oils often show upwhy food quality matters for women over 40how healthy fats fit together with protein, fiber, and strength traininghow food choices may support energy, recovery, and long-term healthsimple ways to eat better without trying to be perfectThis episode is for you if you’ve ever felt confused about oils, fats, processed foods, or what actually matters when you are trying to eat healthier. Because nutrition does not need to become another thing you do perfectly. But food quality does matter. Small swaps, repeated consistently, can make a big difference. Links mentioned in this episode: https://juiceladycherie.com/ Instagram @juiceladycherie If you want help building strength training and nutrition habits that fit your real life, you can learn more about my coaching options at personaltrainerturo.it. Try The Consistency Reset My new personalized coaching app for women 35–55 who are tired of starting over with diets, workouts, and healthy habits. Get simple daily actions, realistic workouts, practical nutrition habits, and Reset Mode to help you keep going when life gets busy. Take the quiz and build your personalized plan here: studio.com/turo/consistency-reset

  8. Jul 16

    Why You Know What To Do But Your Brain Feels Too Tired To Follow Through with Dr. Michael Bagnell

    Send us Fan Mail Most people don’t fail because they don’t know what to do. They know they should move more, eat better, sleep more, drink more water, and take better care of themselves. But when real life happens and things like stress, poor sleep, low energy, brain fog, emotional overload, work, family, and busy days, everything feels harder. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Michael Bagnell, functional neurologist, brain health educator, podcast host, and clinical innovator. We talk about why healthy habits can feel so difficult when your brain and nervous system are overloaded. You’ll learn: why sleep is one of the most important habits for brain healthhow stress affects decision-making, cravings, motivation, and self-controlwhy willpower feels strong in the morning but weaker by the eveningwhat brain fog can mean, especially for women over 40how HRV can help you understand recovery and training readinesswhy scrolling, alcohol, and food can become an “off switch”when exercise helps your nervous system and when it becomes another stressorsimple ways to support your brain with breathing, walking, sleep, sunlight, and recoveryThis episode is for you if you’ve ever thought: “I know what to do, but I just can’t seem to follow through.” Maybe you don’t need more guilt, more pressure, or another perfect plan. Maybe you need to understand what your brain and body are trying to tell you. You can learn more about Dr. Bagnell’s work at Bagnell Brain Center and connect with him on social media @bagnell_brain_center If you want help building a realistic fitness and nutrition routine that fits your real life, you can learn more about my coaching options at personaltrainerturo.it Try The Consistency Reset My new personalized coaching app for women 35–55 who are tired of starting over with diets, workouts, and healthy habits. Get simple daily actions, realistic workouts, practical nutrition habits, and Reset Mode to help you keep going when life gets busy. Take the quiz and build your personalized plan here: studio.com/turo/consistency-reset

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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 stuckWhether 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.

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  • Creator
    Turo Virta
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    279
  • Rating
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