Exercise Snack Videos
We have great videos for you to watch and share on topics such as stretching, boosting your range of motion, strengthening your body, techniques to reduce pain, and some surprises along the way to feel fit and youthful. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel for monthly exercise tips! Until then, stay active and always listen to your body!
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Resistance Bands – what is the best choice for you?
by Lori Michiel | Nov 3, 2015
When it comes to strength training, most of us stick to what is familiar to us; free weights or machines. What you don’t see a lot of is work with resistance bands or tubing. We’re often confused about what resistance bands do and how to use them, but they’re a great...
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Balance Exercise Modifications for Older Adults
by Lori Michiel | Oct 6, 2015
An effective trainer wears many hats — friend, teacher, motivator and disciplinarian. Does your trainer meet these criteria?
![Isometric Exercise for Arthritis Pain in Knees and Hips](https://lorimichielfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LMF_IsometricVideoScreenshot_011116.jpg)
Isometric Exercise for Arthritis Pain in Knees and Hips
by Lori Michiel | Sep 1, 2015
Arthritis pain in the knees and hips can be relieved with simple isometric exercise. Take a few minutes to try these.
![The Proper Way to Do Squats](https://lorimichielfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Screen-Shot-2015-08-13-at-5.31.00-PM.png)
The Proper Way to Do Squats
by Lori Michiel | Aug 14, 2015
A great exercise for strengthening hips, thighs and buttocks. Before long, you'll find that walking, jogging and climbing stairs are much easier!
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A Self-Assessment Tool for Your DNA Challenges with Posture
by Lori Michiel | Jul 15, 2015
Sometimes our genetic blueprint contributes to our posture; other factors are the way we stand, sit and walk. Here is an easy exercise that will help you connect three key points on your body to maintain good posture.
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How to do a Plank Exercise
by Lori Michiel | May 28, 2015
The plank exercise is considered among the best five exercises in terms of efficiency for training the central part of the torso (core), especially the abs, without overtaxing the spine. Watch to see the proper form and variations. The difficulty of this exercise is...
![Easy, Feel Good Stretching Routine for Your Hips](https://lorimichielfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Screen-Shot-2015-06-03-at-3.15.47-PM.png)
Easy, Feel Good Stretching Routine for Your Hips
by Lori Michiel | Apr 23, 2015
Other than our backs, our hips get tight just from sitting too much. Here are a few simple five-minute stretches to help.
![Handbike: Improving Your Endurance and Upper Body Strength in 10 Minutes or Less a Day](https://lorimichielfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Screen-Shot-2015-06-03-at-2.13.25-PM.png)
Handbike: Improving Your Endurance and Upper Body Strength in 10 Minutes or Less a Day
by Lori Michiel | Apr 20, 2015
In this video, I show how you can use a handbike to warm up and exercise your upper body.
![Restorative Stretching Exercise for Older Adults](https://lorimichielfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Screen-Shot-2015-06-03-at-3.04.59-PM.png)
Restorative Stretching Exercise for Older Adults
by Lori Michiel | Mar 28, 2015
Ralph demonstrating a few restorative stretch moves, great for before and after: hiking, biking, running and walking.
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Play Ping-Pong for Three Times a Week to Improve Your Coordination
by Lori Michiel | Mar 17, 2015
Ralph and Annie playing Ping-Pong: a great exercise to strengthen your cognitive and coordination skills, while having fun!
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How To Use Weights Or Resistance Bands To Strength Train
by Lori Michiel | Feb 20, 2015
Exactly what constitutes a solid fitness program for active adults, in which you can avoid pain and reduce the chance of an injury? How can you "play it safe"?
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Posture Exercise
by Lori Michiel | Jan 14, 2015
Shoulder Blade Pinch/Retraction - Exercise for your upper body to help improve posture. It should be noted that this information by no means addresses all of the potential arthritic imbalances. Seeking the "one size fits all" approach is not always the answer. These...
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