Amanda Nigg’s Farm Fit Training Brings Health to the Heart of Agriculture

Amanda Nigg, founder of Farm Fit Training, is bridging the gap between two seemingly unrelated worlds: agriculture and wellness. Amanda saw a missing piece in the support available to farmers and their families. Driven by a deep understanding of farming life,  she created Farm Fit Training—a program tailored specifically to address the physical and mental health needs of the agricultural community.

For Amanda, this mission is personal. Married to a fifth-generational farmer, helping on the farm herself, and mother of two young boys, she knows firsthand how important farmers' health is to sustaining their work and lifestyle. Her fitness routines are not just about staying in shape; they are designed to meet the demands of daily farming activities while promoting mental well-being. Through Farm Fit Training, Amanda is cultivating a new culture where farmers can thrive, both physically and mentally. 

When a devastating fire affected her family, Amanda found herself at a crossroads. Instead of giving in to the overwhelming circumstances, she turned adversity into action, launching Farm Fit Training. Amanda’s agricultural background deeply influenced this decision, as she recognized the connection between physical labor on the farm and the lack of wellness programs catered to farmers. Starting something new in the midst of personal chaos was challenging, but Amanda's resilience helped her forge ahead, and she was determined to help others facing similar hardships.

Farmers face numerous physical challenges, such as injuries from repetitive movements or strenuous labor, and mental health struggles, like stress and isolation. Amanda’s program specifically addresses these issues by incorporating exercises that can be done with minimal equipment and designed around a busy farming schedule. Through her own experiences, Amanda understands these challenges, which fuels her passion to make a difference.

Balancing the roles of farmer, fitness advocate, business owner, and mother is no easy task. Amanda acknowledges that there were moments when everything felt overwhelming, but she used those moments to reassess her approach, ultimately finding balance. 

Farm Fit Training also emphasizes mental health, with Amanda encouraging farmers to manage stress through fitness, self-care, and community. Her family is a big part of her journey, with her two boys often involved in farming and fitness activities. Knowing they’re growing up with these values means the world to Amanda. She hopes to inspire the next generation of farmers by promoting a lifestyle of health and resilience.

Looking ahead, Amanda is eager to expand Farm Fit Training’s reach, continually motivated by its impact on the farming community. Her future goals include developing more fitness routines specific to farming and extending the program to more agricultural families. To the farming community, Amanda’s message is clear: prioritizing health and wellness is not only possible but essential for a long, thriving life on the farm.