by Lori Michiel | Jul 1, 2023 | Blog
July 22 recognizes World Brain Day. The research is conclusive. Combining physical activity and cognitive exercises helps to rewire your brain. Incorporating some new and different styles of exercise will improve brain health. When disease or injury robs the brain...
by Lori Michiel | Jun 1, 2023 | Blog
Senior fitness research supports a specific exercise program for older adults and seniors. It has been almost 17 years since I became a fitness trainer. When I first began my practice, I was concerned that my clients would find out...
by Lori Michiel | May 1, 2023 | Blog
While it is more common in females, by age 65 or 70, men are losing bone mass at the same rate as women. In May we recognize Osteoporosis Awareness & Prevention Month. Coming up, Men’s Health Month is in...
by Lori Michiel | Apr 1, 2023 | Blog
Exercise your age away. The physiological changes in our brain are normal parts of aging, but what you might not know is how it can affect movement. My 89-year-old husband knows how lucky he is to be moving as well...
by Lori Michiel | Mar 1, 2023 | Blog
Your thoughts can run in your head like a broken record–or can you sit still and “hear” the quiet? Is there an activity, exercise, religious or meditation practice you do regularly to slow your mind? Or do you take medications...
by Lori Michiel | Feb 1, 2023 | Blog
In recognition of National Heart Month, if you are not familiar with these terms, here’s a quick and easy guide. Every six months I get my blood work checked. The numbers that I watch carefully are those described below. Since...
