Fitness Blog For Active Adults and Seniors
National Safety Month – Back to Basics
by Lori Michiel | Jun 1, 2023
Senior fitness research supports a specific exercise program for older adults and seniors. It has been almost 17 years since I became a fitness trainer. When I first began my practice, I was concerned that my clients would find out I was a rookie. So there would be no...
Osteoporosis is not only a women’s issue. Men are also at risk.
by Lori Michiel | May 1, 2023
While it is more common in females, by age 65 or 70, men are losing bone mass at the same rate as women. In May we recognize Osteoporosis Awareness & Prevention Month. Coming up, Men’s Health Month is in June. It takes more than milk to keep bones strong. Breaking...
What Lengths Would You Go to Prevent the Aging Symptoms That Cause You Stress?
by Lori Michiel | Apr 1, 2023
Exercise your age away. The physiological changes in our brain are normal parts of aging, but what you might not know is how it can affect movement. My 89-year-old husband knows how lucky he is to be moving as well as he does, because he started exercising at a young...
What Brings You Peace of Mind?
by Lori Michiel | Mar 1, 2023
Your thoughts can run in your head like a broken record–or can you sit still and “hear” the quiet? Is there an activity, exercise, religious or meditation practice you do regularly to slow your mind? Or do you take medications which can have multiple side effects?...
Terms to Take to Heart❤️
by Lori Michiel | Feb 1, 2023
In recognition of National Heart Month, if you are not familiar with these terms, here’s a quick and easy guide. Every six months I get my blood work checked. The numbers that I watch carefully are those described below. Since some of my numbers have been creeping up,...
Do You Have Outdated Ideas About Yourself?
by Lori Michiel | Jan 1, 2023
Figuring out who we are today means sitting down and taking stock of our current strengths, weaknesses, values and preferences in life. Did you ever try to figure out why we develop certain characteristics that seem contrary to our behaviors as a youth? When we hit...
Holiday Exercise: Six Excuses
by Lori Michiel | Dec 1, 2022
We can make excuses about anything, but do we want to change our behavior? It is so easy to keep repeating what is comfortable—or to give ourselves excuses! We all do it. Here are some common excuses and solutions that will help you keep your exercise routine on track...
Being Grateful in a Different Way
by Lori Michiel | Nov 1, 2022
When a family member’s health declines suddenly, thoughts fill our hearts and actions fill our lives. How lucky am I that my mom, who is almost 92-years-old, has been healthy and independent most of her life. Up until recently she lived in a 3-story townhouse. She’d...
When Should I Stop Stretching?
by Lori Michiel | Oct 1, 2022
Stretching is the most overlooked form of exercise. After returning to see my physical therapist, she insisted that I stretch more often so I can improve the range-of-motion in my hips. Geez, I thought I was already doing plenty of stretching, or I thought, just...
Join Me in Recognizing Active Aging Week, October 3 – 9, 2022
by Lori Michiel | Sep 1, 2022
Inactivity doesn’t have to be permanent. Active Aging Week encourages adults 50+ to reclaim their power. Few people know about the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA). I was fortunate to learn about this novel organization in 2006, the same year I became a...
Kind Words from our Clients
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 Daniel. Daniel is a wonderful trainer who comes to the house three times a week to help support mom’s recovery. Daniel 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
Charles Savinar
- Charles Savinar
Julia Nelson
- Julia Nelson, CA Licensed Professional Fiduciary
D.P.
- D.P.
Ethel
- Ethel
Elena
- Elena, Teacher
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
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
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
Nancy
- Nancy
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
Steven A. Vasilev
- Steven A. Vasilev MD MBA FACOG FACS FACN ABIHM ABOIM
Mary
- Mary
Rolanda
– Rolanda
– Rolanda
Deb
- Deb
Tammy
- Tammy
Jackie
– Jackie
– Jackie
Tristan
- Tristan
Ann
Gratefully,
Ann
Scott
- Scott
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.
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.
Kimberly
- Kimberly, Personal Assistant
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
JL
- JL
Susan M.
- Susan M.
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
Fabiola
Blessings, Fabiola, Personal Trainer
Bryan
- Bryan
Barb Weitzberg
– Barb Weitzberg
Ann (Maine)
-Ann (Maine)
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
Cameron Edward Benton
- Cameron Edward Benton