Ruth Mac Fit Podcast

In this episode of the Ruth MacFit podcast, Ruth discusses the importance of setting realistic and sustainable goals for 2025. She emphasizes the need for a mindset check, reflecting on past achievements, and defining what success looks like. Ruth highlights the significance of overcoming obstacles and building resilience. She encourages listeners to break down their goals into manageable steps an...

In this episode of the Ruth MacFit podcast, Ruth speaks with Hayley and Gemma from Organise-d about the importance of organisation in creating a calm living environment (& also calmer mind). They discuss their journey into the organising business, personal experiences with organisation, strategies to feel more organised, the mental health benefits, as well as tips for the ADHD mind and so so m...

In this episode, Ruth discusses the importance of self-care during the festive season, emphasising that taking time for oneself is crucial for being present and supportive for others. She shares practical strategies for incorporating self-care into busy schedules, including breathing techniques, sensory snacks, and the importance of saying no to protect one's energy. Ruth encourages listeners to r...

In this episode of the Ruth MacFit podcast, Ruth discusses how to navigate the Christmas season and all those social events, while maintaining health and fitness goals. She emphasizes the importance of finding balance, making mindful choices, and enjoying the festivities without guilt. Ruth provides practical strategies for holiday eating, mindful drinking, and staying active during this busy time...

In this episode of the Ruth MacFit podcast, Ruth MacIntyre discusses the importance of taking proactive steps to change the way we age. She explores the challenges individuals face in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including unrealistic expectations, social pressures, and the impact of social media. Ruth emphasizes the need to balance personal values with health goals, overcome fears of judgment...

In this conversation, Ruth MacIntyre and Dr. Lindsey Hookway discuss the importance of self-care, particularly for mothers, and how it impacts overall well-being and parenting. They explore the myth of achieving balance in life, the significance of sleep, and practical strategies for managing sleep challenges across different life stages. The discussion emphasises the need for self-awareness, the...

Ruth reflects on her recent experience competing in the Hyrox event in Paris. She discusses the importance of mindset, learning from setbacks, and the significance of small habits in maintaining health and well-being. She also introduces you to her alter ego...

In this episode of the Ruth MacFit podcast, Ruth discusses her journey and insights into fat loss, emphasizing the importance of mindset, gratitude, and self-compassion. She shares her experiences of shifting focus from fat loss to personal growth and well-being, highlighting the significance of recovery and realistic goal-setting. Ruth encourages listeners to embrace a sustainable lifestyle chang...

In this episode of the Ruth Mac Fit podcast, we dive into the common mindset trap of perfectionism and how it holds you back from achieving your fat loss goals. Ruth shares practical tips on how to recognise perfectionist tendencies, why they make progress harder, and how to embrace balance and moderation for long-term success. Learn how small, consistent actions, rather than rigid expectations, c...

In this episode of the Ruth Mac Fit podcast, we dive into the pros and cons of calorie tracking. Is it essential for fat loss, or can you achieve your goals without it? Ruth shares her insights, client experiences, and research-backed strategies for finding the right balance. Whether you’re new to tracking or looking to step away from it, discover practical tips for creating a sustainable approach...

In this episode, Ruth dives into the concept of decision fatigue and how it affects our ability to stay on track with health and fitness goals. She explains why feeling mentally exhausted at the end of the day often leads to impulsive choices or skipped workouts – and it’s not about laziness. Ruth shares practical tips for simplifying your routine, making healthy habits easier, and being kinder to...

If you are finding yourself starting and stopping different programmes or finding that life gets in the way of being consistent then I've made this for you! I know how easy it is for time, energy, life balance, aches/pains to stop you in your tracks and you feel yourself slipping back to old habits. I didn't want this to be another 6, 8 or 12 week programme and instead wanted to offer you...

Covering jet lag, the travel itself and getting into routine.

This was a question I was asked recently and I thought it needed a bit of a deep dive. There are things we can do that mean we're giving ourselves the best chance of aging well and starting before you have perimenopause symptoms is a great idea...you're never too late though.

I was asked about this in a recent check in. Why on the one hand are we told it's harder and on the other told that the same approaches apply to fat loss. Here I try and answer this in a little more detail.

It's something that many women come to me concerned about. They're wanting to lose weight, but they are worried about the message they're sending their children. Here are my views on this.

When setting goals we can often overlook some important factors. Spend some time thinking about your goals so that you are more likely to reach them.

A podcast that was inspired by a day of check ins where many of the community were struggling with PMS. Here's some thoughts on how we can navigate this time and some points to remember for next time.

An important topic because it's something so many of you struggle with during perimenopause. Luckily, there's often more we can do to help our sleep than we might believe. All these little things can add up and have a massive impact. If you want a copy of the sleep audit then feel free to reach me via instagram @ruth_esgfitness or via email ruthmacpt@gmail.com

I love that this is the time of year we're at. You're getting ready for holiday, you don't want undo any of your hard work when there, but you still want to have an incredible time.

Knowledge is power and it's good to chat about what we're actually getting from these approaches.

Often the goal is to lose weight so that we feel better, but is it really the weight loss that has us feeling better? Here I give you my thoughts on this.

In this episode Esther talks to us about the science of pain and how it is such a grey area. We talk about neuro pathways and how pain doesn't always mean an injury, but you are still feeling it and therefore it is real.

I chat today with Nick Lane about mindset and habits. Identifying if you perhaps have a fixed mindset...how recognising this is key to change and how you can incorporate habits to steer you in the direction of a healthier future.

I chat with Esther on how we can age well and the power of Pilates. She has a wealth of knowledge in this area with her PHD being clinical research looking at the effects of different types of exercise upon balance and mobility. This is worth a listen at any age!