Fitness Blog For Active Adults and Seniors

Put It on Your Calendar – Senior Exercise Edition
by Lori Michiel | Jul 1, 2025
We’re fairly good at marking important appointments on our calendars – from dental and doctor visits to haircuts, manicures, birthdays, anniversaries or travel. And when we miss these appointments, we feel their absence. Therefore, it stands to reason that your health...

Caregiver Wellness Day
by Jill Masters | May 7, 2025
Lori Michiel will be presenting at Caregivers Wellness Day at ONEGeneration on June 28. "Don't Get Thrown Off Balance" will emphasize the importance of balance, especially for Caregivers. Balance is key to strength and flexibility, helping to eliminate the worry of...

What Does Functional Exercise Really Mean?
by Lori Michiel | May 1, 2025
You’ve probably heard the term - but what does it actually mean? For many it can sound vague or even a little confusing. Let’s break it down and explore why it matters, especially when it comes to everyday activities involving strength, balance and living well. There...

A Tale of Two Hips
by Lori Michiel | Mar 1, 2025
Some types of arthritis can run in families, but it doesn’t mean you’re guaranteed to get it. After having my left hip replaced in 2023, I recovered well. But not long after, my right hip started to give me trouble. X-rays revealed that I was riddled with arthritis. I...

Purpose Reimagined for a New Year
by Lori Michiel | Jan 2, 2025
This new year, take the opportunity to discover your purpose through the various stages of life and personal growth. I can’t sit still for too long. There is always a drive within me to accomplish something each day. Ideally, it’s something that gives me joy and a...

Grateful Rhythms
by Lori Michiel | Nov 1, 2024
As we ease into the holiday season, remember all that you are thankful for and keep those thoughts every day. Here are some words of wisdom from Dear Abby that can make this easier. Recently, after some of the trials and tribulations my vibrant 90-year-old husband has...

He’s One of the Lucky Ones
by Lori Michiel | Sep 1, 2024
Who accompanies you to the doctor and interprets what they say? This summer, I visited the ER once and I accompanied my husband three times. After each visit, we followed up with our primary care doctor. At this point in my life, with my 40 years of experience in...

How to Successfully Return to Your Exercise Routine
by Lori Michiel | Jul 1, 2024
Even the most resolute workout warriors need to take a break from time to time. What is the best way to restart after that break? When I chose to resume my walking routine after hip surgery, I meticulously planned everything. I aimed to wake up at 5:30 AM to be out...

Listen, Dance and Play Music for Your Brain Health
by Lori Michiel | Jun 1, 2024
National Safety Month is also Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month People who have studied the brain have shown that listening to music you enjoy can cause a release of dopamine, a chemical that increases feelings of happiness, according to Sarah Lenz Lock, AARP...

Are You Fit to Travel?
by Lori Michiel | May 1, 2024
Imagine…You’ve planned a big trip and you anticipate that there will be lots of walking and climbing steps, and you’re worried you won’t be able to keep up. Get rid of your doubts and learn how to get ready now. A road trip or vacationing abroad seems within your...
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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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Rod W.
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I highly recommend Lori's service to any senior citizen or sedentary retiree.
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Miriam Brauner
Now I can walk better. Also before I was going up the stairs one step at the time. Now I can go up and down by holding from both rails without a problem. I can go up 120 steps and more.
I continue doing all the exercises and they have given me more strength in all my body.
There aren't any words to say how much Lori and her trainer, therapist changed my life forever. Until today, I do the exercises they taught me.
I will thank them forever.
They changed my life. They can change your life too.
- Miriam Brauner
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Rico
My mom is doing very well. She’s getting back into her ceramics studio and making more stuff and seeing her friends.
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Ann
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I just wanted to send the biggest thank you for joining us at The Variel. You put on such an excellent class and I know our contact at The Variel was really impressed.
I can't say enough good things about your class. You were knowledgeable, engaging, and FUN! I've worked with a number of fitness instructors over the years -- some are good and some are standout, and you quickly revealed yourself to be standout.
I look forward to working with you again in the future, and thanks for donating your time to our special community this past Saturday.
Thanks,
Eileen, Executive Director Parkinson's Resource Organization
Sheri L.
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Grace
Thank you so much for your patience, persistence and passion in serving clients like my mother. You and Kim are amazing.
Blessings, Grace
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Mary
Lori's principles of dynamic stretching revolutionized the way I approach stretching. I've seen a great increase in flexibility and have even built additional strength using her techniques.
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Thank you! Linda is proof that the right medication plus the right exercise can create miracles!
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Lori,
Thank you so much for your awesome presentation at Senior Congress! Your passion for what you do was clear and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it! We so appreciate the time you took out of your busy schedule to join us and share your insight with our attendees.
With gratitude,
Karen
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Deb
My struggle area right now, Lori!
You are such a blessing and like your sign in the video in the background, I do 'give thanks' for you and your dedication to all of us who are trying to do the best we can with our bodies...no matter where we are and at what stage of health we are in!
Love your heart to serve, my friend!
- Deb M.