Prime Time with Bec Wilson How to bring more movement into your everyday
Jul 16, 2025
Amanda Olsson, a personal trainer specializing in strength and mobility for aging bodies, shares her journey from corporate life to fitness. She emphasizes the importance of practical daily movements over trendy workouts, focusing on longevity and functional goals. Amanda discusses overcoming gym anxiety, accessible training options, and the significance of strength training to prevent falls. She offers simple, actionable tips for incorporating movement into daily life, highlighting the relationship between nutrition and active aging, all aimed at helping midlife clients age well.
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Injury Sparked A Career Pivot
- Amanda shifted from corporate comms to personal training after a severe leg injury and surgeries drove her to learn movement skills.
- She retrained herself to remain active and now focuses on helping others avoid aging poorly through movement.
Strength, Mobility And Balance Together
- Strength, mobility and balance form a complete package for ageing well rather than focusing on aesthetics.
- These elements reduce fall risk and help you perform everyday tasks safely as you age.
Move Beyond Sitting And Single-Plane Motion
- Get comfortable moving in multiple planes and practice getting up and down from the ground regularly.
- Avoid being locked into prolonged sitting; add diagonal reaches and varied movements into your day.