Fitness Blog For Active Adults and Seniors
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...
No Pain, No Gain?
by Lori Michiel | Feb 29, 2012
Surely you’ve heard the expression “no pain, no gain” with respect to exercise…but do you realize that’s not true? For some time, a myth has been perpetrated that if your muscles aren’t hurting, it means you’re not having a quality workout. Nothing could be farther...
Guest Post: If You Don’t Take Care Of Your Body Where Will You Live?
by Lori Michiel | Feb 15, 2012
Every New Year's resolution and fitness trainer reminds us to exercise, but where is the best place to do it? At HOME, of course! Why bother with their gym and their rules when you can have your very own personal and private one? You can choose to have to carve out...
Kind Words from our Clients
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
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