Fitness Blog For Active Adults and Seniors
A Healthy Way to Indulge
by Lori Michiel | Nov 18, 2012
You can swear up and down that you won’t overdo it this year, we always plan, but when the dessert, and fattening foods rolls around at your family’s holiday dinner, passing up on the See’s candies or peppermint bark for a piece of fruit might be a lot harder than you...
Guest Post: Karen Roth on eating Kale
by Lori Michiel | Sep 1, 2012
This guest post is provided by nutritionist Karen Roth, MS, CNC. -Lori I love shopping at the Farmer’s Markets this time of year. There are so many new vegetables available, many of which may intimidate most of us. In comes Kale. Looks simple, like lettuce, and it’s...
Get Your Cardio On!
by Lori Michiel | Aug 1, 2012
Jane Fonda wearing a skimpy leotard and leg warmers. Disco music. Pounding your joints to the point of pain. If those things come to mind when you think about aerobic exercise (which is more commonly referred to as cardio), you need a “refresh.” What is cardio work?...
Prevention a Key to ObamaCare
by Lori Michiel | Jul 1, 2012
Whether you support or condemn the landmark Supreme Court decision that upheld ObamaCare, you can do something to mitigate the possibility that you have to deal with the healthcare system: exercise! That’s right. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to know that...
The ABCs of Stretching
by Lori Michiel | Jun 1, 2012
There are many reasons to embark on an exercise program, especially as you get older, but one of the most underrated is to maintain flexibility. It’s no secret that as our bodies age, they seem stiffer and not able to move as easily as they once did. That’s a normal...
So You Have Arthritis…
by Lori Michiel | May 1, 2012
Join the club. Unfortunately, our bodies don’t come with a lifetime warranty, and as we age, many of us will face the challenge of dealing with osteoarthritis. You have two choices when joint pain starts affecting your life: let it control you, or maintain your...
Too few minutes of exercise leads to metabolic syndrome
by Lori Michiel | Apr 26, 2012
To objectively measure the activity levels of 1,146 women and men contributing to the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2005-2006), participants wore accelerometers. Women averaged about 18 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise daily, while men...
Contraindicated Exercises: What You Need To Know
by Lori Michiel | Apr 1, 2012
“Check with your doctor before beginning an exercise regime.” It’s likely you’ve seen this before and perhaps ignored it…and that could be to your detriment, especially if you suffer from medical conditions and/or take medication that should preclude certain...

Remember This??
by Lori Michiel | Mar 19, 2012
The next time you walk into a room and can’t recall why you went there, don’t fret. Blame the doorway itself. Yup! New research from the University of Notre Dame finds that doorways serve as “event boundaries.” In other words, when you walk through one, your mind...
Medicare to Add Obesity Counseling Coverage
by Lori Michiel | Mar 12, 2012
A press release from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California) CMS, reported than more than 30% of men and women who receive Medicare are considered obese. Medicare will begin offering those individuals obesity screening and counseling as part of...
Kind Words from our Clients
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
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