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.
Show episodes
More Than the Scale: The 80% Rule & Progress Dashboard That Actually Deliver Results
Send us a text In this solo episode, I break down why the scale is only one data point and often a misleading one. Daily weight swings (water, salt, cycle phase, hard workouts, sleep) can hide real progress. Instead of chasing perfection, I show you how to win with 80% consistency and a simple Progress Dashboard that t
Thyroid Truths for Women 40+: Hashimoto’s, “Normal” Labs & Feeling Human Again with Dr. Heather Stone
Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Heather Stone, a functional medicine practitioner with 20+ years of experience helping women navigate hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s. We unpack why so many women have “normal” thyroid labs but still feel exhausted, foggy, or stuck with weight—and what to actually do a
Send us a text In this episode, I share some exciting news—my podcast was recently recognized as one of the top nutrition and fitness podcasts! But here’s the truth: it didn’t happen overnight. It’s the result of small, consistent steps taken over five years. And that’s exactly the lesson I want to pass on to you. When
From Finland to Italy: What Food Culture Can Teach Us About Balance, Movement, and Guilt-Free Eating
Send us a text 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 health. Growing up in Finland, meals were quick, functional, and often tied to rules and restriction. Now living in Italy, I’ve experienced the complete opposite—mea
Alcohol and Your Health: The Truth About “Moderate” Drinking and Why Less Is Better
Send us a text 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 20s, and where I’m at now: only having a few drinks occasionally. For years we heard that moderate drinking might be good for you, maybe even protective for the hear
Send us a text 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 build a body they love—without restrictive diets, endless cardio, or food guilt. Ariana shares her journey from corporate finance burnout to creating a wellness bra