Fitness Blog For Active Adults and Seniors
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...
I HATE Parkinson’s Disease
by Lori Michiel | Sep 15, 2014
My first encounter with Parkinson's disease (PD) was when my dear Uncle Leon was diagnosed in 1996; he was 75-years-old. He was a prominent physician with Kaiser Permanente and our family physician, when I was growing up in New York. He was an excellent doctor, who...
JUST HELPING OUT…the Geriatric Care Managers
by Lori Michiel | Sep 1, 2014
You never know how or when an opportunity comes along that can transform others’ lives. In the springtime my colleague, Dorothy Fried, LCSW, CMC and a well-respected Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) in the healthcare community contacted me. A professional Geriatric Care...
Exercise and Atrial Fibrillation
by Lori Michiel | Aug 15, 2014
With each passing year, I encounter more and more seniors with a condition called Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib). In fact, just this month I have two new clients: an 87-year-old male and a 76-year-old female, who suffer from A-Fib. I monitor their blood pressure before,...
“Wherever you are, be there.”
by Lori Michiel | Aug 1, 2014
A guest Blog by Kristen.M : Sitting in a breakfast nook with my client, Dan, who suffers from dementia, I couldn't get this old piece of motivational wisdom out of my head. "Wherever you are . . ." Dan is in his 70s. His memory stirs like a pile of dust when asked to...
Fitness Fibs
by Lori Michiel | Jul 1, 2014
What an honor it was to be asked to contribute to Massage Envy Magazine. I first heard about Massage Envy, Inc. when I became a certified Arthritis Instructor. While doing some fundraising, I learned they were donating half of their proceeds collected from massages...
10 Things to Stop Doing if You Have Lower Back Pain
by Lori Michiel | Jun 24, 2014
Chronic back pain is a common problem and can affect your work, family and general activities. While there is not always a specific cure for lower back pain, there are some steps you can take now to start managing the symptoms. Check your reflection in the mirror from...
Strength Training and Parkinson’s Disease
by Lori Michiel | Jun 16, 2014
I recently read an article in the research section of The Journal on Active Aging on the International Council of Active Aging (ICAA) website. What struck me about this and many other articles about exercise and Parkinson's disease (PD) is that they all seem to seek...
Does Happiness Equate with Being More Fit?
by Lori Michiel | Jun 1, 2014
I was having a conversation recently with a friend about whether we are born happy or acquire the skill. We agreed that it could work both ways. Then, the subject regarding exercise came up and how hard it is for people to begin a fitness program. She said she never...
Kind Words from our Clients
Ethel
- Ethel
Rico
My mom is doing very well. She’s getting back into her ceramics studio and making more stuff and seeing her friends.
- Rico
Ann
Gratefully,
Ann
Jill M. Brink
- Jill M. Brink, Ph.D, Geriatric Care Management, Aging Interventions
- Jill M. Brink, Ph.D, Geriatric Care Management, Aging Interventions
Debbi, Trainer
- Debbi, Trainer with Lori Michiel Fitness
Scott
- Scott
Eileen ED PRO
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.
- Sheri L.
- Sheri L.
Grace
Thank you so much for your patience, persistence and passion in serving clients like my mother. You and Kim are amazing.
Blessings, Grace
Charles Savinar
- Charles Savinar
Dr. Kaloostian
- Dr. Kaloostian
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
B
Thank you! Linda is proof that the right medication plus the right exercise can create miracles!
- B
Bryan
- Bryan
Rolanda
– Rolanda
– Rolanda
Tristan
- Tristan
Sheila
- Sheila
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
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