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. 4d ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Jul 9

    The Woman Standing in the Pantry: Why Emotional Eating Isn't About Food with Sara Stansberry

    Send us Fan Mail Many women think their struggle with food is a discipline problem. Sara Stansberry thought the same. At one point, Sara found herself standing in the pantry late at night, eating chips not because she was hungry, but because she was overwhelmed, exhausted, and disconnected from herself. What followed was a journey that helped her lose 52 pounds, rebuild self-trust, improve her relationship with food, and uncover the deeper emotional patterns driving her behavior. In this episode, we talk about:  Why emotional eating is often a signal, not the real problem  How people-pleasing and self-abandonment affect food choices  Why many women put everyone else's needs before their own  The connection between self-worth and healthy habits  Sara's three-question framework for difficult moments  How to stop relying on willpower and start building self-trust  Why showing up matters more than being perfect  The power of walking, strength training, and small daily actions  How to reconnect with yourself after years of putting yourself last If you've ever stood in front of the pantry wondering why you keep eating when you're not hungry, this conversation is for you. Connect with Sara: Website: sarastansberry.com Substack: sarastansberry.substack.com Instagram: @sarastansberry 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. Jul 2

    Why Knowing What to Eat Isn’t Enough with Nicholas Kelly

    Send us Fan Mail Most people don’t need more nutrition information. They already know many of the basics. They know protein matters. They know vegetables are good. They know extreme diets don’t work long term. They know eating at night is often not really about hunger. But knowing what to do is not the same as doing it in real life. In this episode, I’m joined by Nicholas Kelly, a registered dietitian, public speaker, TEDx speaker, patient advocate, and someone who has lived with cystic fibrosis since he was three months old. Nicholas brings a unique perspective because he understands nutrition from both sides: as a clinician and as a patient. He knows what it means to apply health advice in real life, with real challenges. We talk about: Why nutrition advice often fails in real lifeWhy people try to change too much too fastHow to make nutrition habits more practical and sustainableWhy behavior matters more than just having more informationHow to reduce all-or-nothing thinking around foodWhy emotional eating starts with awareness, not shameHow to make meals easier when life is busyWhy breakfast, water, fruit, and simple meal structure can make a big differenceWhy carbs are not the enemyHow to stay patient when progress feels slowThis episode is for you if you’ve ever said: “I know what to do, but I still can’t seem to do it.” Because maybe you don’t need a stricter plan. Maybe you need a more realistic one. Learn more about Nicholas at nicholaskellyrd.com or find him on social media at @NicholasKellyRD. If you want help building a training and nutrition routine that fits your real life, check my coaching options here: 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

  6. Jun 25

    The Missing Link Between Knowing What To Do and Actually Doing It

    Send us Fan Mail Most people don’t fail because they don’t know what to do. They know protein matters. They know strength training helps. They know walking is good. They know extreme diets don’t work long term. They know eating at night is often not really about hunger. But knowing what to do is not the same as doing it in real life. Because real life has stress, family, work, low energy, emotions, travel, busy schedules, and days where the plan looks good in the morning but falls apart by the evening. In this solo episode, I talk about the missing link between knowing what to do and actually doing it: having a system. Not more motivation. Not more guilt. Not another perfect meal plan. Not another extreme restart. A real system helps you know what to do today, what to do on your worst days, how to restart after falling off, and how to build self-trust one small promise at a time. I also share why I built my new Studio App and how it is designed to help people stop collecting random fitness advice and start following a realistic structure with workouts, nutrition habits, support, and simple daily actions. This episode is for you if you’ve ever said: “I know what to do, but I just don’t do it.” Maybe you don’t need a stricter plan. Maybe you need a system that actually fits your real life. Learn more about the Studio App here: https://studio.com/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. Jun 18

    Why Pain Doesn’t Mean You Should Stop Moving with Eileen Kopsaftis

    Send us Fan Mail Pain can make you want to stop moving. Your knees hurt, so you avoid training. Your back feels stiff, so you skip exercise. Your shoulder hurts, so you think strength training is not for you anymore. But what if stopping completely is not always the answer? In this episode, I’m joined by Eileen Kopsaftis, physical therapist, movement expert, owner of Have Lifelong Wellbeing, and author of Pain Culprits and Aging Culprits. Eileen has over 30 years of experience helping people move better, reduce pain, stay independent, and understand that aging does not have to mean constant decline. We talk about: Why pain does not always mean damageWhy the painful area is often not the real causeHow knee, back, shoulder, and neck pain can be connected to other parts of the bodyWhy stopping movement completely can sometimes make things worseHow to train around pain safelyWhy strength and mobility are key for independence as we ageWhy stairs, getting off the floor, carrying groceries, and daily tasks are real-life fitness testsHow hydration, nutrition, and movement affect stiffness and recoveryWhy aging does not automatically mean becoming weak, stiff, or dependentThis episode is for you if you’ve ever felt like your body is holding you back, or if you are afraid to exercise because something hurts. The goal is not to ignore pain. The goal is to ask better questions: “What can I still do?” “What can I do safely?” “And where is the real cause coming from?” You can learn more about Eileen’s work on her website havelifelongwellbeing.com  where she also has a simple 5-question quiz to help guide you toward the best resources for your specific concern, whether that is pain, balance, mobility, incontinence, or joint issues. If you want help building a training and nutrition routine that fits your real life, check my coaching options here: 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. Jun 11

    Why You Drink More Than You Planned And How to Change It Without Shame with Tansy Forrest

    Send us Fan Mail Most people don’t talk honestly enough about drinking more than they planned. Not because they have no discipline. Not because they are broken. Not because they need more shame. But often because alcohol has become the way they switch off, calm down, reward themselves, or deal with stress, overthinking, grief, or emotional overload. In this episode, I’m joined by Tansy Forrest, clinical hypnotherapist and author of Ten Steps to Drink Less and Live Well. Tansy shares her own story of realizing alcohol had become a coping tool after grief, and how hypnotherapy helped her change her relationship with drinking. Today, she helps high-functioning adults drink less without labels, shame, or all-or-nothing thinking. We talk about: Why alcohol often becomes the “off switch” after a long dayThe connection between overthinking, overworking, and overdrinkingWhy willpower alone usually doesn’t workWhy moderation is a skill you can learnHow to plan your drinking before the evening startsWhat to do after a night where you drank more than plannedHow hypnotherapy can help calm the nervous system and interrupt automatic patternsBetter ways to unwind without using alcohol as the only toolThis conversation is not about judging alcohol or telling everyone they must quit forever. It is about awareness, planning, self-trust, and learning how to feel more in control. If you’ve ever told yourself, “I’ll just have one,” and then it turned into more than you planned, this episode is for you. Learn more about Tansy’s work at tansyforrest.com , her YouTube Channel @tansyforrest and find her book Ten Steps to Drink Less and Live Well on Amazon. If you want help building healthier routines around food, fitness, stress, and real-life habits, check my coaching options here: 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
    274
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