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!
Planes of Motion: Sagittal Plane Exercises for Shoulders
by Lori Michiel | Jun 1, 2023
Using “planes of motion” in exercise, Lori demonstrates movements that mimic life using forward (anterior) and backward (posterior) motions. Here, Lori focuses on movements that strengthen the shoulders. Strength in this area is needed for pushing, holding and...
Three Minutes of Tips to Improve Inner Thigh Muscle Strength
by Lori Michiel | May 1, 2023
May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention month. Studies show that building muscle can help with bone health and strength. This video will show you how to help build strength in your legs using weights. This can help with balance, hip joint function and toning the...
Three Tricep Exercises in Four Minutes
by Lori Michiel | Apr 1, 2023
Tricep strength helps you get out of bed or a chair. If you fall, your triceps may be your most important asset to help you get up! As you do these exercises, be aware of your posture. In the first exercise, Lori is using weights, flexing to the back and hinging at...
Three Exercises to Improve Posture
by Lori Michiel | Mar 1, 2023
Our posture can suffer because of the technology we use, including phones and computers. These actions can create rolled shoulders and a chin jut. Bad posture can cause problems with your neck, head, shoulders and breathing. Lori demonstrates postural exercises,...
Strengthening Your Body with “Time Under Tension” Exercises
by Lori Michiel | Feb 1, 2023
Time under tension utilizes slow, repetitive movements that cause the muscle to contract over a period of time. In this video, Lori demonstrates activating muscles with motion for strength including glutes, hips and the front of the thigh using squats and other...
Take Four Minutes! Strengthen Your Legs, Hips and Glutes
by Lori Michiel | Jan 1, 2023
These exercises will strengthen your lower half including the side, front and back of thighs, but they are also a terrific progressive warm-up routine! Smaller movements assist in your range of motion, many using modified squats. These are exercises you can easily do...
Four Minutes of Warm-Up Exercises Before a Walk
by Lori Michiel | Dec 1, 2022
In this video, Lori walks you through several warm-up exercises to do prior to taking a walk—or any cardio movements. The exercises begin with a simple march and progress to lifting legs higher and swinging arms. To relieve tightness in the legs, hips and arms and...
Five Minute Reclining Exercises for Glutes and Hamstrings
by Lori Michiel | Nov 1, 2022
Lori demonstrates exercises to strengthen the core and back using glutes and hamstrings. These include tips for seniors and those with posture issues and osteoporosis. Lori uses bridges to focus on these areas and sometimes incorporates weights or resistance bands....
Five Minute Flexibility Exercises for the Upper Body
by Lori Michiel | Oct 1, 2022
To help alleviate the stiffness of constant sitting, Lori shows both static and dynamic movements to promote flexibility in the neck and shoulders. Movements with the head can loosen muscles in the neck, while pulling your arms down can help flexibility in the...
Active Aging Week – How You Can Participate
by Lori Michiel | Sep 1, 2022
Join in the fun in your community with activities October 3 to 9. Find information on Facebook, newspapers and the International Council on Active Aging website for offerings at assisted living communities, local parks and senior centers. https://youtu.be/EZ-P_0na908
Four Minutes to Improve Posture and Shoulder Flexibility with Bands
by Lori Michiel | Aug 1, 2022
Using slight counteraction and range of motion exercises with resistance bands to strengthen shoulders and their supporting structures and improve posture. https://youtu.be/XXgwRAaj_PE
Strength & Mobility with Bands
by Lori Michiel | Jul 1, 2022
Exercises using resistance bands improve strength and mobility of your arms, shoulders and upper body. These movements will also work the lats, or lateral muscles, and promote healthier shoulders. The placement of your hands on the band can increase or decrease...
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After my mom’s strokes, we knew we needed to help her become active and improve her balance. She didn’t have a good habit of any exercise and none of the local senior classes were appropriate for her.
I’m so glad we called Lori Michiel Fitness. Lori came to the house, met with my mom, listened to her needs, took a careful medical history and matched her with a trainer. He is a wonderful trainer who comes to the house three times a week to help support mom’s recovery. The trainer really understands senior fitness. He gives the whole family peace of mind that we are doing what we can to prevent another fall and keep mom active. Lori checks in with us regularly to make sure the therapy continues to be appropriate for mom. We’re very grateful to her.
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Karen
Lori,
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Karen
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