Fitness Blog For Active Adults and Seniors
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...

Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes
by Lori Michiel | Oct 5, 2011
I am passionate about helping to rid the planet of any chronic disease that affects our quality of life. Supporting the end of diabetes is one of those on my top-ten list. This dreaded disease kills 26 million Americans a year, 27% have it but don’t know it and 79%...
Lori Michiel on University Village’s Blog
by Lori Michiel | Oct 1, 2011
Bea Brookstone, a resident at University Village in Thousand Oaks, was on the 'Resident's Corner' blog, and she mentions participating in our class. She notes, "I particularly enjoy Gentle Yoga, Water Aerobics, Tai Chi and [Lori Michiel] Fitness [...] it is wonderful...
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