Fitness Blog For Active Adults and Seniors
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...
Love Your Heart
by Lori Michiel | Feb 7, 2012
The occasion of Valentine’s Day seems an appropriate time to think about your heart…the muscle that has the critical job of circulating blood around your body, not the status of your love life. Here are a few heart facts that may surprise you: Your heart beats about...
A New You in 2012
by Lori Michiel | Jan 1, 2012
Did you make any resolutions to begin the New Year? If so, I doubt very much that retaining muscle was one of them…but it should be, especially if you’re over 50. Sarcopenia, which comes from the Greek word meaning “poverty of the flesh,” is the wasting away of muscle...
Are You Dehydrated?
by Lori Michiel | Dec 15, 2011
Despite the fact that almost everyone is aware of the importance hydration has to overall health, you might be surprised to discover how many people—maybe even you—are dehydrated. Is this a big deal? It can be, and it’s something that needs to be tracked more closely...
Welcome to the new Website!
by Lori Michiel | Nov 15, 2011
Welcome to my website and blog! I hope this is the first of many regular visits. Those of you who know me are aware that I never do anything without a strong purpose, so I want to take this opportunity to explain why I decided to create this blog, which will be...
Kind Words from our Clients
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
Julie Pearlman Snyder
- Julie Pearlman Snyder (from Facebook Reviews)
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)
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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
Rod W.
Most importantly, she matched my mom with a trainer who’s a perfect fit—skilled, kind, reliable, and helps keep my mom motivated!
I highly recommend Lori's service to any senior citizen or sedentary retiree.
Sincerely,
Rod W.
Julia Nelson
- Julia Nelson, CA Licensed Professional Fiduciary
Kimberly
- Kimberly, Personal Assistant
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
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
Ann
Gratefully,
Ann
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
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
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
Dr. Kaloostian
- Dr. Kaloostian
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