Fitness Blog For Active Adults and Seniors
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...
Giving it Your Best Stretch – Before AND After Your Workout
by Lori Michiel | Sep 1, 2013
Why stretch when you feel you've already had enough exercise for one day? Stretching takes time, and who has the time to do anything more that won't help you look better…right? Well, not quite. For years I have yearned for nothing more than a class in stretching at my...
The Beat Continues
by Lori Michiel | Aug 1, 2013
The great beats, rhythms, and fast tempos of pop tunes and musical theatre can rev up both our body and mind. Conversely, there are the peaceful rhythms that can settle our senses and calm our nerves. I personally listen to classical music – in the car with my...
Kind Words from our Clients
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
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
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)
Ann
Gratefully,
Ann
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
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
Julia Nelson
- Julia Nelson, CA Licensed Professional Fiduciary
Kimberly
- Kimberly, Personal Assistant
Dr. Kaloostian
- Dr. Kaloostian
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
Bryan
- Bryan
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rolanda
– Rolanda
– Rolanda
Tristan
- Tristan
Rebecca
- Rebecca
Pamela
Warm hugs,
Pamela
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.