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
259 episodes
Why You Know What to Do… But Still Can’t Stick to It | Toby Brooks
Most people already know what to do.Eat better.Move more.Be consistent.So why do so many still feel stuck?In this episode, I sit down with Toby Brooks — professor, coach, and host of the
Why You Keep Starting Over (And How to Finally Break the Cycle)
Why do you keep starting over… even when you really want to change?Every Monday feels like a fresh start.New plan. New motivation. New rules.And by Wednesday… it’s already slipping.So you reset again next week.👉 ...
You Don’t Need More Discipline - You Need a Better System
In this episode, I talk about something many people get wrong:👉 You don’t need more discipline. You need a better system.Most people think they fail because they are not motivated enough or not disciplined enough. But the real p...
What I Do When I Don’t Feel Motivated (And Still Stay Consistent)
In this episode, I talk about something everyone struggles with:What do you actually do when you don’t feel motivated?Because the truth is… motivation comes and goes.And if your progress depends on motivation, your results w...
Why Women Over 50 Must Start Strength Training (With Heike Yates)
In this episode of the FitMitTuro Fitness Podcast, I’m joined by strength coach and educator Heike Yates, who specializes in helping women stay strong, mobile and confident after 50.Many women believe that aging means slowi...
Why Evenings Are the Hardest Part of the Day (When You're Trying to Lose Weight)
In this solo episode, I talk about something many people experience but rarely understand: why evenings are often the hardest part of the day when it comes to food.Many people tell me the same story.They eat well all day, stay discip...
Why You Still Don’t Trust Yourself With Food
In this episode, I talk about something deeper than calories or dieting.I talk about trust.Many people don’t struggle with information anymore. They know what to eat. They’ve tracked macros. They’ve tried multiple diets. But they ...
Eating Clean but Not Losing Fat? Here’s What’s Really Going On.
I’m resharing this episode because this is one of the most common frustrations I see:“I’m eating clean… so why am I not losing fat?”In this episode, I break down the real reasons why clean eating alone doesn’t guarantee fat loss.<...
What the Olympics Taught Me About Consistency, Discipline and Pressure
In this solo episode, I share what the Olympics really look like behind the scenes and what they taught me about consistency, discipline and pressure.Most people see highlight reels. What I experienced was structure, repetition, logisti...
Get Healthy or Get Dead: Taking Back Responsibility for Your Health with Kristina Morros
In this episode, I sit down with Kristina Morros, a former critical care nurse anesthetist and the founder of Get Healthy or Get Dead.Kristina shares her journey from working inside the medical system to advocating for functional medici...
From Shame to Strength: Samia’s Journey Through Grief, Body Image and Self-Acceptance
In this episode, I sit down with Samia to talk about something many people experience but rarely speak about openly: the emotional side of fitness, body image and grief.Samia shares her personal journey of transforming her relationship w...
Before You Change Your Plan, Listen to This
January is the time when many people start doubting themselves.They feel like their plan isn’t working, results aren’t showing fast enough, and the first thought is often: “Maybe I need to change everything.”In this solo episode...
AI Workouts vs YouTube vs Coaching: What Actually Works Long Term
Lately, I get asked a lot about AI workouts.Are they good?Are they better than YouTube workouts?And do you still need a coach?In this solo episode, I share my honest take as a coach who works with real people, real schedul...
Why January Goals Fail (And What Alcohol Teaches Us About Real Progress)
January is the time when motivation drops and many people start thinking they already failed their New Year’s goals.In this solo episode, I talk about why most January goals don’t stick and why it usually has nothing to do with discipli...
The Real Root Causes of Prostate Problems: Inflammation, Infections, and Why Most Tests Miss Them
Most men are told that prostate problems are just part of getting older.Dr. Lisbeth Roy says that’s simply not true.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lisbeth Roy, board-certified functional and regenerative medicine phys...
New Year Without “New You”: How to Change Without Hating Your Body
In this episode, I want to push back on the whole “New Year, New You” thing.You are not a broken project. You don’t need a completely new version of yourself. What you need is better support, kinder self-talk, and a simple plan you can a...
How to Reset After the Holidays (Without Detox, Guilt or Crazy Diets)
Did you eat more than usual over Christmas or the holidays… and now you feel heavy, guilty, or “off track”?Before you jump into a detox, crash diet or punishment workout, listen to this episode.In this solo episode, I walk you throu...
Change Your Beliefs, Change Your Body: Tim Shurr on Self-Sabotage & Emotional Eating
In this episode, I’m not talking about calories, macros or step counts.I’m talking about the stories in your head that decide if you actually follow through or not.My guest is Tim Shurr – a high-performance hypnotist ...
Rewrite Your Health Story: 10 Year-End Questions To Reset Your Identity & Habits
In this solo episode, I sit down with you like a coach and a friend and walk you through a simple year-end reset for your health.No crazy goals. No “new you” pressure.Just 10 honest questions to help you look at this year without gu...
Maintenance Season: How to Hold Your Progress in December Without Dieting Hard
In this episode, I talk about why December doesn’t need to be a “weight loss month” to be a win and how treating it as maintenance season can actually move you further long term.I’ll walk you through the 4 anchors I use wit...
Hormones, Not Just “Getting Older”: Dr. Melissa Miskell on Menopause, HRT & Feeling Like Yourself Again
In this episode I sit down with Dr. Melissa Miskell, a gynecologist with 30 years of experience who has helped thousands of women feel like themselves again using bioidentical hormone therapy. If you’re over 40 and dealing with brain fog, mood ...
Before You Give Up This Holiday Season… Listen to This One Habit That Changes Everything
This time of year, sticking to your goals feels harder than ever. Busy schedules, dinners, darker days, stress, cravings… and suddenly November becomes the beginning of the holiday spiral.But here’s the truth: You don’t need a p...
Rewriting Your Identity: How to See Yourself as a Fit, Balanced Person (Before You Get There)
Most people try to act fit before they believe they’re fit and that’s exactly why they fall off track.In this solo episode, I break down how to rewrite your identity so that consistency becomes effortless. You’ll...
How to Train Smarter Through Your Cycle (Not Against It)
In this episode, I explain how women can get stronger, recover faster, and feel more confident by training with their hormones and not fighting them.For years, women were told to train like smaller men. But your energy, recovery, and per...
Caffeine, Cortisol & Cravings: How Your Morning Routine Might Be Making You Tired
In this episode, I dive into how your morning coffee habit might secretly be draining your energy and triggering cravings later in the day.I share my own story of drinking multiple coffees just to “get through the day” and what happened ...