Fitness Blog For Active Adults and Seniors
Osteoporosis Treatments – Get a Bone Density Scan
by Lori Michiel | Jul 1, 2015
Years ago I worked for a Home Healthcare agency. As part of my responsibility I would visit skilled nursing facilities (SNF), some of you may know them as nursing homes. This particular day, one of the facilities was offering a "free" bone scan to convey awareness...
How do you improve your Body Satisfaction|Dissatisfaction?
by Lori Michiel | May 31, 2015
If you live in Southern California, you cannot rely on the calendar to tell you whether it's time to shed your turtleneck sweaters and long sleeves or just go with the flow. In fact, when I started writing this blog in April, the weather was quite erratic. I wouldn't...
Stretch to Your Heart’s Content Part 2
by Lori Michiel | May 5, 2015
The debate rages on. Stretching style can vary depending on many factors. Do you want to stretch to limber up before a run, exercise class or a swim? Or maybe you just feel tight all the time and it limits you. Part two of a two-part article.Read Part 1 After...
Stretch to Your Heart’s Content Part 1
by Lori Michiel | Apr 2, 2015
Stretch to Your Heart's Content: Part 1 of 2The debate rages on. Stretching style can vary depending on many factors. Do you want to stretch to limber up before a run, exercise class or a swim? Or maybe you just feel tight all the time and it limits you. Part one of a...
Avoid Injury on Your Next Workout
by Lori Michiel | Mar 3, 2015
Imagine waking up, ready to go, then within minutes your plan is thwarted because you tweaked, twisted or just ran out of steam. It can happen to any of us. Here are a few guidelines I teach my trainers and recommend to my clients. Balance it out 1. All...
Here’s to Your Heart!
by Lori Michiel | Feb 3, 2015
When my mind wants to relax, I read a book or the newspaper, but ONLY the Wall Street Journal. I also read a lot of health and fitness magazines. One of my favorite publications is Prevention magazine. It is loaded with great information. I find their articles either...
Osteoarthritis – What Can You Do About It?
by Lori Michiel | Jan 8, 2015
I am one in five adults battling arthritis. Osteoarthritis, also known as OA, is one of the most common forms of arthritis that affect the entire joint involving the cartilage, joint lining, ligaments and underlying bone. As these tissues wear out, it leads to pain...
Five Excuses
by Lori Michiel | Dec 15, 2014
We can make excuses about anything, but do we want to change our behavior? Here are some excuses and solutions. Number 1 I think I'm catching a cold. Studies show that working out doesn't affect the intensity or the direction of a cold and that having one doesn't make...
There Are No Wrong Turns or Choices, Only Unexpected Results
by Lori Michiel | Nov 28, 2014
I don’t know about you, but I am having a hard time choosing what gifts to buy my friends, family trainers and clients, who live near and far. Let's start with a partial list of options: ∆ The latest fashions in scarves (I should have bought more at the L.A. gift show...
Why Good Balance is Important
by Lori Michiel | Nov 15, 2014
Having good balance means being able to control and maintain your body's position, whether you are moving or remaining still. An intact sense of balance helps you stay vertical and... • walk without staggering • get up from a chair without falling • climb stairs...
Kind Words from our Clients
Jackie
– Jackie
– Jackie
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.
Rebecca
- Rebecca
TomMac
I am glad that you had the chance to see how I have prospered under the tutelage of your trainer. She has been such a genuine part of my recovery and has become a wonderful friend.
To the both of you, I say take a bow for a job well done.
Love ❤️
TomMac
Steven A. Vasilev
- Steven A. Vasilev MD MBA FACOG FACS FACN ABIHM ABOIM
JL
- JL
D.P.
- D.P.
Jersey John
Lori,
You're amazing...you can pivot in a moment's flash... if you could bottle that productivity and sell it to seniors you could buy California, despite the fact that you already help many people and make their lives better!! Stay YOU!!!
Love, Jersey John
Deb
- Deb
Susan M.
- Susan M.
Fabiola
Blessings, Fabiola, Personal Trainer
Mary
- Mary
Pamela
Warm hugs,
Pamela
Julie
- Julie
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Judi G.
Lori and her team provide personal training for my elderly mother who has Alzheimer's and dementia, as part of her overall care. They customized a program addressing her needs, including balance and mobility. She really likes her two trainers and looks forward to her sessions. I highly recommend Lori Michiel Fitness!
- Judi G.
- Judi G.
Ms. Dailey
Lori, I can't tell you how lucky I feel to have found you. What a gift your work is to the senior community.
- Ms. Dailey
Elena
- Elena, Teacher
B.
- B.
Pam
I am very thankful for finding you and for your willingness to work with me! You are a wonderful person and I appreciate you very much.
- Pam
- Pam
Nancy
- Nancy
Rhonda Davidson-Schachter
- Rhonda Davidson-Schachter (from Facebook Reviews)
Glen
I had experience with a couple of personal trainers, one good, one not as good, before I met you. I understand that you have a number of trainers that work for you that you can choose from. You made a good choice for me. My trainer was energetic, intelligent and pleasant, all traits that appeal to me and that keep me motivated and interested.
Something else that my trainer did that was different from my previous experiences: she tried different types or more variety of exercises with me, (similar goal or purpose, just different exercise) which works well for me because I can get bored or lose motivation pretty easily doing the same thing over and over again. Also, I became familiar with more or different types of equipment.
Anyway, if I come across someone who might benefit from a personal trainer, I will not hesitate to refer such person to you.
Thank you,
Glen
Rene Russo
Your fitness program has really helped my mom!! I saw her this week and she is stronger and her balance has really improved. She got up from her chair so much easier!!!
Best news, she's very happy that she started working out and she adores Sam and Rita.She actually looks forward to it.
It's great to have a job that makes a difference in people’s lives. What a blessing you have been to all of us. Thank you so so much for all you do.
Best wishes to you for a beautiful new year.
Love,
Rene Russo, Actor
Love,
Rene Russo, Actor
Tammy
- Tammy
Ellie Trope
- Ellie Trope (from Facebook Reviews)
Barb Weitzberg
– Barb Weitzberg
Sherri
Thanks for all of your support and understanding. As I said on the phone, you are terrific!
Best wishes,
Sherri
Beth Trainer
- Beth (from Facebook Reviews)
Cameron Edward Benton
- Cameron Edward Benton
Sherri
As a Personal Trainer, I appreciate that you trust my skills and give me the freedom to create the best personalized training programs for our clients. Since you too are an excellent Personal Trainer, and stay up-to-date with current trends and fitness education, we're able to collaborate to determine the best approach for our clients. It's a great working team! Thank you for the opportunity to work with you.
- Sherri
Julie Pearlman Snyder
- Julie Pearlman Snyder (from Facebook Reviews)
Sam Strain – Trainer
Customer care is of the utmost concern to her. She is very knowledgeable about personal training and the workings of the functional human body from a bio-mechanical point of view. She is compassionate about all her clients as they all get her personal touch.
I would feel most comfortable recommending her to anyone that is in need of her services.
Respectfully,
Samuel Strain II NASM/CES
Ann (Maine)
-Ann (Maine)
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- B.
Rebecca
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.
- Rebecca, San Marino