Fitness Blog For Active Adults and Seniors
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...
Forward Head Posture – What a Pain in the Neck!
by Lori Michiel | May 15, 2014
Question: My children keep telling me to stand straight and stop sticking my neck out. I wasn't aware I was doing this, although I started having trouble with my neck and shoulders hurting about six months ago. Please explain this to me. Answer: This is commonly known...
An Exercise Prescription for What Ages Us
by Lori Michiel | May 1, 2014
As I approach my 60th birthday, I am reminded by what I read in the paper, view online or in my fitness magazines, that in a few years there will be more than 40 million adults aged 65 and over living in the United States, and within the next 40 to 50 years, that...
Know Your Audience
by Lori Michiel | Apr 15, 2014
Have you ever given a presentation or lecture to a networking group or conference? Do you research the industry sector, in order to prepare for your presentation? Do you know what your audience expects of you? Are you a storyteller? Are you engaging and animated...
The Power of Patience
by Lori Michiel | Apr 1, 2014
Patience: It's difficult to have and preserve. Don't even get me started on traffic, or the lines at Starbucks. We all deal with the art of waiting the best we can. What I do notice is that I find myself getting used to the pace of things, when I have been around it a...
Kind Words from our Clients
Steven A. Vasilev
- Steven A. Vasilev MD MBA FACOG FACS FACN ABIHM ABOIM
JL
- JL
Mary
- Mary
Deb
- Deb
Susan M.
- Susan M.
Fabiola
Blessings, Fabiola, Personal Trainer
Elena
- Elena, Teacher
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
Rhonda Davidson-Schachter
- Rhonda Davidson-Schachter (from Facebook Reviews)
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
Ellie Trope
- Ellie Trope (from Facebook Reviews)
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
Beth Trainer
- Beth (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
Julie Pearlman Snyder
- Julie Pearlman Snyder (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
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- B.
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)
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
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
Mary-Austin
We are grateful for your help in getting her to this place and sustaining it.
- Mary-Austin
Ann
Gratefully,
Ann
Julia Nelson
- Julia Nelson, CA Licensed Professional Fiduciary
Kimberly
- Kimberly, Personal Assistant
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
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
Dr. Kaloostian
- Dr. Kaloostian