Fitness Blog For Active Adults and Seniors
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...
MINDFULNESS IN THE KITCHEN
by Lori Michiel | Mar 17, 2014
Food Food Food Vibrations (sung to the tune of Good Vibrations by the Beach Boys) Our bodies are energy, vibrating at different levels of speed; foods also have vibrational frequencies. The kinds of foods that vibrate at higher levels are living uncooked fruits,...
Pain, Pain Go Away (Part II)
by Lori Michiel | Mar 1, 2014
Last month some of you wrote me and asked how to manage your unwanted pain, when returning to an exercise routine after an illness, injury, or just plain downtime. Here are those questions and my answers to them: 1. If I feel stiff in the morning, can I still...
Pain, Pain Go Away….For Good!
by Lori Michiel | Feb 15, 2014
Are you ever fearful of experiencing pain associated with movement and exercise? If this sounds like you, continue reading. In 1974 songstress Carly Simon sang, "I Haven't Got Time for the Pain." The lyrics referred to pain in a relationship as she sings: doesn't have...
What if you only performed your favorite exercise?
by Lori Michiel | Feb 2, 2014
We all have our favorite exercises. Mine have always been dancing, biking and running. Also, I still like to jump, when my knees are strong. I now know how to jump correctly: by softly landing on bent knees. Last week, I made four attempts at a cartwheel and did one...
What Are You Doing About the Next 10 Years?
by Lori Michiel | Jan 15, 2014
If you would have told me a few years ago that I should Blog, I would have said, “Sure, but that is not for me.” I cringed, when I thought I had absolutely no time to build a new business and find extra time to write. It only took me three years of blogging, once a...
Excuses, Excuses…What’s Stopping YOU From Exercising This Time?
by Lori Michiel | Jan 1, 2014
• "I have no time to work out." • "I don't like to sweat." • "I don't like to exercise. I never have." • “I don’t even want to try; because, I know I won’t be able to keep up.” • “I’d love to exercise, but I just had physical therapy.” Sounds familiar? Probably...
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
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
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)
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