Fitness Blog For Active Adults and Seniors

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...

Balancing The Inner Me
by Lori Michiel | Dec 1, 2013
For as long as I can remember, I have been drawn to activities such as yoga that require excellent posture, balance and fall prevention. As a fitness instructor and an active adult myself, no other exercise has quite the same effect on my attitude and self-esteem as...

Give It Your Best Stretch
by Lori Michiel | Nov 2, 2013
Most of us rarely stretch, until we absolutely feel the need in our bodies. However, as I mentioned in a previous post, stretching daily has many health benefits; and your body will thank you, if you put a little more time everyday and give it your best stretch! To...
Massage for Seniors
by Lori Michiel | Oct 22, 2013
Occasionally Lori Michiel Fitness invites guest bloggers to write on subjects related to active adults, senior fitness and healthcare. Enjoy! By: Frank Nielson Frank is a retired medical researcher who now spends his days writing. Through this writing, he is keen on...
Introducing… Lori’s West Hills Fitness Studio
by Lori Michiel | Oct 1, 2013
I am proud to announce that Lori’s West Hills Fitness Studio has officially opened its doors! Now, in addition to our mobile training services at your home, Lori Michiel Fitness clients may visit us at this private, one-of-a-kind gym located in the west San Fernando...
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
Dr. Kaloostian
- Dr. Kaloostian
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
Bryan
- Bryan
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
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
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
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
Rolanda
– Rolanda
– Rolanda
Tristan
- Tristan
Rebecca
- Rebecca
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
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.
D.P.
- D.P.
Pamela
Warm hugs,
Pamela
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