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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
-…
Episodes
- FitMitTuro Fitness Podcast
From Finland to Italy: What Food Culture Can Teach Us About Balance, Movement, and Guilt-Free Eating
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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Alcohol and Your Health: The Truth About “Moderate” Drinking and Why Less Is Better
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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Build a Body You Love: Ariana Hakman’s No-Diet, No-Guilt Formula for Busy Women
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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From Punishment to Power: 5 Steps to Heal Your Relationship with Exercise
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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Strong, Not Smaller: Redefining Fitness Goals for Women Over 40
Send us Fan Mail Tired of chasing a smaller number on the scale—only to feel more exhausted, frustrated, and stuck? In this empowering episode, Turo Virta…
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Breaking the Guilt Cycle: How to Move On After a Bad Eating Day (Without Starting Over)
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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The Link Between Sleep and Cravings: Why You Can’t Out-Willpower Poor Rest
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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Unlocking Athletic Potential with the SAM Scan: Injury Prevention, Nervous System Recovery & Off-Season Performance with Tom Swales
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful follow-up episode, I sit down again with physiotherapist and strength coach Tom Swales to explore the SAM scan—a…
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Why You’re Eating Clean But Still Not Losing Fat: 5 Common Mistakes
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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Should Women Train Differently After 40? Strength, Hormones, and Fat Loss Explained
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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Unlocking Flow: How to Focus, Recharge, and Stay Productive Without Burning Out – with Steven Puri
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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How to Enjoy Summer Without Gaining Weight (or Losing Progress)
Send us Fan Mail Summer doesn’t have to mean starting over in September. In this episode, I’m sharing my top strategies for enjoying your holiday, social…
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How to Build Muscle Without Living in the Gym
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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Reverse Dieting: How Eating More Can Help You Lose Fat and Reclaim Energy
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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Emotional Eating vs. Physical Hunger: Why It’s Not About Willpower
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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From Fatty Liver to Strength Training: How Sanna Reclaimed Her Health at 42
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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Built to Last: How to Create a Personalized, Sustainable Fitness Lifestyle with David Amerland
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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The Pulse Cure: How Tracking HRV Can Help You Prevent Burnout, Improve Sleep, and Live Longer – with Dr. Torkil Færø
Send us Fan Mail Can your smartwatch predict burnout, poor sleep, or even early signs of illness? In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Dr. Torkil…
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Rebuilding Strength and Self-Trust After Injury with Rachel Robertson
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Rachel Robertson, a kinesiologist, certified Pilates instructor, and kettlebell athlete who helps clients…
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How to Stop Emotional Snacking Without Willpower
Send us Fan Mail Struggling with late-night cravings, stress eating, or reaching for snacks when you're not even hungry? You’re not alone—and you’re not…
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Training in Chaos: How to Stay Consistent When Life Gets Busy
Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode, I’m sharing something we all go through—how to stay consistent with your fitness when life feels completely chaotic…
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Pilates, Mindset, and Body Confidence: Redefining Fitness with Lesley Logan
Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode, Turo sits down with Pilates coach and mindset mentor Lesley Logan to explore how movement, mindset, and…
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How to Eat for Performance (Even if You’re Not a Pro Athlete)
Send us Fan Mail Try The Consistency Reset My new personalized coaching app for women 35–55 who are tired of starting over with diets, workouts, and healthy…
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Building Elite Hockey Performance: A 5-Phase Off-Season Training Plan
Send us Fan Mail 🏒 Off-Ice Training Secrets: How to Become a Hockey Beast I used to think training was about crushing yourself in the gym. Turns out, I was…
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Breaking the Yo-Yo Diet Cycle: How Seda Transformed Her Health and How You Can Too
Send us Fan Mail I've been stuck in the diet trap. Bouncing between extreme plans. Losing weight fast, then gaining it all back (plus interest). Sound…
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How to Build Your Own Workout Program Based on Your Goals
Send us Fan Mail Tired of workout plans that go nowhere? I've been there. Jumping between random routines, feeling confused, and seeing zero progress. Spoiler…
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How to Stay Consistent When Motivation Runs Out
Send us Fan Mail Look, we've all been there. January 1st hits, and you're PUMPED. New year, new me. Workout clothes? Bought. Meal prep containers? Stacked…
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Emotional Eating Triggers: Identifying and Addressing the Root Causes
Send us Fan Mail I get it, emotional eating is a real struggle. You're not alone. I used to be a total emotional eater myself. Whenever I was stressed, bored…
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The Weekend Struggle—How to Stay on Track Without Feeling Deprived
Send us Fan Mail I get it, the weekend struggle is real. You crush it all week - meal prepping, hitting your workouts, staying on track. But then Friday hits…
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Navigating Perimenopause: Strategies for Overcoming Weight Frustration
Send us Fan Mail I get it, the scale can be a real buzzkill during perimenopause. One day you're crushing your workouts and eating clean, the next you step on…
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Overcoming Self-Doubt: Reframing Negative Self-Talk for Lasting Success
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself stuck in a spiral of self-criticism, constantly comparing yourself to others and feeling like you just can't…
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Strength Training Hacks: Maximizing Your Gains with Minimal Time
Send us Fan Mail Hey there, friend. Are you tired of wasting your time on random workout routines that leave you feeling more frustrated than fit? Well, buckle…
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Why the Scale and Mirror are the Worst Ways to Measure Your Fitness Progress
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I'm going to let you in on a little secret: the scale and the mirror are the absolute worst ways to track your fitness…
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How To Make Fat Loss Simpler: Proven Strategies for Lasting Results
Send us Fan Mail Alright, listen up. If you're sick of the constant fitness fads and social media noise, this one's for you. As a no-nonsense fitness coach…
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The Thyroid-Weight Connection: Dr. Derek Alessi Shares Natural Strategies for Optimization
Send us Fan Mail Are you one of those folks who's been struggling with your weight, no matter how hard you try? Well, buckle up, because we've got a real treat…
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5 Proven Strategies to Lose Weight and Keep It Off for Good
Send us Fan Mail Alright, listen up. If you're sick and tired of yo-yo dieting and want to finally lose that weight for good, this episode is for you. I'm…
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From Shame to Self-Acceptance: Navigating Body Positivity
Send us Fan Mail Oof, body image struggles - it's a doozy, isn't it? We've all been there, staring in the mirror, wondering 'what happened?' But my friend, the…
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Overcoming the "All or Nothing" Mindset: How Don's Practical Approach Led to Sustainable Lifestyle Changes
Send us Fan Mail Don Fortner is one tough cookie. At 71 years old, this high school teacher from Indiana was struggling with his health - packing on the pounds…
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Conquer the Holidays Without Losing Your Fitness Progress
Send us Fan Mail Turo here, and I'm about to spill the beans on how to conquer the holidays without losing your fitness progress. Look, we all know December is…
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Simplicity Wins: How Dee Mastered Sustainable Fitness Through 3 Key Habits
Send us Fan Mail Alright, listen up. If you're anything like me, you've probably tried every fitness fad under the sun. Keto, Paleo, Insanity workouts - you…
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The Truth About Meal Plans: Why They Fail and What to Do Instead
Send us Fan Mail In this FitMitTuro Podcast episode I'm about to spill the beans on why those rigid meal plans you see all over social media are a total waste…
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Tired of Feeling Bloated and Uncomfortable? Gut Health Expert Atavia Minoudis Has the Answer
Send us Fan Mail Gut health expert Atavia Minoudis joins the FitMitTuro Fitness Podcast to spill the tea on IBS. We dive deep into the complex world of…
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Mastering the Nervous System with Tom Swales: Game-Changing Strategies Every Athlete Needs to Know
Send us Fan Mail In this captivating FitMitTuro Fitness Podcast episode, we dive into the remarkable story of Tom Swales, a physiotherapist and performance…
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The Power of Variety: Alain Kohl Reveal the Key to Effective and Engaging Workouts
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Turo Virta welcomes Alain Kohl, a former professional cliff diver and current personal and group fitness coach, to discuss…
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Simple Swaps: Nutritional Tweaks for Busy Lifestyles
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share simple swaps and strategies to make healthy eating easier, even for busy lifestyles. I discuss the common struggles…
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Maximize Your Fitness in Minimal Time
Send us Fan Mail In this FitMitTuro Fitness Podcast I shared my top tips for maximizing your fitness with minimal time. I discussed how to set realistic…
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Setting Realistic Fitness Expectations for the Over 40s (and avoid the most common mistakes)
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share strategies for setting realistic expectations in your fitness journey. I discuss the impact of stress and busyness on…
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Top 5 strategies for your rest days
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share my top 5 strategies for effective rest and recovery between workouts. As someone who used to believe that more is…
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Strategies to Overcome Workout Motivation Slumps
Send us Fan Mail In this FitMitTuro Fitness Podcast episode, fitness coach Turo Virta shares his personal strategies and insights for overcoming workout…
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The Biggest Workout Mistakes People Over 40 Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Send us Fan Mail As we get older, our bodies change, and the approach to fitness needs to evolve as well. In this episode, Turo Virta, a fitness expert with…
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Stay Fit on the Fly: 7 Tactics for Health in Hectic Times
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m diving into how you can keep your health and fitness on track, even when your calendar is overflowing. I know how…
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Overcoming the Dad Bod: Dane Palarino´s Proven Approach to Sustainable Body Composition Change
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the FitMitTuro Fitness Podcast, Turo Virta sits down with Dane Palarino, a successful entrepreneur who faced a wake-up call…
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A New Beginning at 46: How Daniel Shed 13kg with Smart Choices
Send us Fan Mail In this transformative episode of FitMitTuro Fitness Podcast I speak with my client Daniel, a 46-year-old Portuguese living in Sweden,how he…
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Overcoming Emotional Eating and Binge Habits: An Inspiring Conversation with Jordan Syatt
Send us Fan Mail In this rebroadcast episode I talked with my coach and mentor Jordan Syatt (@syattfitness) about his personal journey, from his childhood…
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Eating More to Lose Weight: How Silvia Reversed Her Restrictive Mindset
Send us Fan Mail In this rebroadcast episode, Silvia shares her transformative weight loss journey. After struggling with yo-yo dieting her whole life, Silvia…
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5 Foods to Avoid and Eat for Lasting Weight Loss
Send us Fan Mail In today´s FitMitTuro Fitness Podcast we tackle the challenge of sustainable weight loss in a way that respects both your health and your love…
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How to Do Cardio Without Sacrificing Muscle
Send us Fan Mail What is the optimal way to balance cardio with muscle maintenance, especially for women over 40? In this episode I talked about effective…
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Long-Term Strategies to Overcome Emotional Eating
Send us Fan Mail In this empowering finale of our series (3/3) on emotional eating, where we delve into sustainable strategies to conquer this challenge for…
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Building Better Habits: Coping Mechanisms to Counter Stress Eating
Send us Fan Mail In this 2/3 episode of emotional eating series I tackle stress eating by understanding its triggers and exploring effective coping mechanisms…
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Decoding Emotional Eating: Understanding Triggers and Patterns
Send us Fan Mail This is the first out of 3 episodes of series where we take step by step approach to tackle emotional eating. In this episode I talk about…