Fitness Blog For Active Adults and Seniors

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...

Are Personal Trainers Leaders and Mentors?
by Lori Michiel | Nov 1, 2014
If we reach an unhealthy time in our lives, then getting out of that predicament can be a much harder task than the circumstances that led us to it. Whether the person is overweight or having a hard time coping with a newly diagnosed medical condition, many people...

ARE YOU SATISIFIED WITH HOW YOU LOOK?
by Lori Michiel | Oct 15, 2014
I guess you can answer this question any number of ways. The percentage of women aged 50-plus, who are satisfied is quite low, according to research from the Journal of Women & Aging (2013; 25[4], 287-304). The report was based on interviews from almost 1800 women...

Picture Yourself Resilient
by Lori Michiel | Oct 1, 2014
Now that I will be 60-years-old in a few weeks, I can't believe it, nor can my mother. If you follow old friends from high school on Facebook, as I do, every month another friend turns 60. Wow! Somehow with each decade, I feel differently about my age. Of course, like...
Kind Words from our Clients
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.
- Mary
- Mary
Steven A. Vasilev
- Steven A. Vasilev MD MBA FACOG FACS FACN ABIHM ABOIM
Mary
- Mary
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
Rolanda
– Rolanda
– Rolanda
Deb
- Deb
Tammy
- Tammy
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
Jackie
– Jackie
– Jackie
Tristan
- Tristan
Ann
Gratefully,
Ann
Mary-Austin
We are grateful for your help in getting her to this place and sustaining it.
- Mary-Austin
Scott
- Scott
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
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.
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.
Kimberly
- Kimberly, Personal Assistant
Pamela
Warm hugs,
Pamela
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
JL
- JL
Susan M.
- Susan M.
B.
- B.
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
Fabiola
Blessings, Fabiola, Personal Trainer
Bryan
- Bryan
Sheila
- Sheila
Barb Weitzberg
– Barb Weitzberg
Ann (Maine)
-Ann (Maine)
Karen
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
Rod W.
Most importantly, she matched my mom with a trainer who’s a perfect fit—skilled, kind, reliable, and helps keep my mom motivated!
I highly recommend Lori's service to any senior citizen or sedentary retiree.
Sincerely,
Rod W.
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
Dr. Kaloostian
- Dr. Kaloostian
Julie
- Julie
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Rebecca
- Rebecca