Fitness Blog For Active Adults and Seniors

Building a Home Gym for Seniors
by Lori Michiel | Apr 1, 2020
If you’re missing your trainer or the gym, you’re not alone. Now may be the time to consider purchasing some equipment and creating a safe exercise environment, at home. You might even follow along with our Exercise Snack Videos for some fresh ideas to add to your...

Can Baby Boomers Avoid the Couch Potato Urge?
by Lori Michiel | Mar 1, 2020
Baby Boomer births began just after World War II ended, and they grew up during the Vietnam War (1965-73). They were shocked when John F. Kennedy (1963) was assassinated, they watched Richard Nixon’s Watergate scandal unravel and can remember the untimely deaths of...

Stroke Information and Prevention
by Lori Michiel | Feb 1, 2020
Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States according to American Heart Association. The words STROKE or Cardiovascular Accident (CVA) represent an almost mythical evil beast; one that eschews all reason and...

What Are the Healing Powers of Exercise? Hitting the Refresh Button with Walking
by Lori Michiel | Jan 1, 2020
You’ve been given this body and you need to take care of it. Does your personal practice include a healthier lifestyle, OR would you prefer to remain in maintenance mode? It’s wise to acknowledge your limitations, but do you have a plan beyond that? A constant in my...

Beating the Winter “Blahs”
by Lori Michiel | Dec 1, 2019
While many people are writing about year-end in their blogs and social media, I wanted to shift the conversation to focus on personal feelings. Yes, of course I follow my fellow bloggers, but some of these blogs can bring up bad feelings. Maybe they are writing about...

Gratitude for Whatever Ails You
by Lori Michiel | Nov 1, 2019
Think…What are you grateful for?I open Facebook almost daily. I particularly enjoy reading my friend’s post followed by what she is grateful for that day. I am thankful to receive these reminders, just when I think I’m not doing enough and can’t go fast...

I’m Glad I Failed My Algebra Regents: A Journey of Discovery
by Lori Michiel | Oct 1, 2019
Looking back at life, can we be satisfied with our choices? I was 14-years-old, living with my mother and sister on Long Island. It was the summer of ‘68 when my mother decided to take advantage of a great offer. She surprised us with airline tickets to sunny...

Balance Distorted Thinking – How to Say No to Negativity
by Lori Michiel | Sep 1, 2019
Start with these five methods to boost your mood naturally and defeat negative thinking. Some days I feel more anxious than others. Feelings alter the way we think, and thoughts can turn negative feelings like depression, anxiety or anger into a positive...

Did You Hear? Stretching is Back in Fashion – Part 2 of 2
by Lori Michiel | Aug 1, 2019
For any person, a regular stretching routine can bring some surprising benefits. While you might think that stretching right before activity is beneficial, it needs to be done on a regular basis for a minimum of 10 minutes in order to bring some major...

Did You Hear? Stretching is Back in Fashion – Part 1 of 2
by Lori Michiel | Jul 1, 2019
It’s no secret that our bodies feel tight and stiffer if we don’t stretch, especially as we get older. If you invest most of your exercise time into strengthening your muscles or working on your cardio routine, it’s easy to forget about stretching.When I...
Kind Words from our Clients
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
Tristan
- Tristan
Rolanda
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– Rolanda
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.
Steven A. Vasilev
- Steven A. Vasilev MD MBA FACOG FACS FACN ABIHM ABOIM
Jackie
– Jackie
– Jackie
JL
I came to your program literally broken and battered from long-standing health conditions (I'm 86 with Parkinson’s disease). With your trainer’s patience, creativity, goal-setting and motivation techniques I am making good progress. Take the plunge, people, and give yourself some extra bounce to the ounce as you start the New Year.
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Deb
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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.
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
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
Barb Weitzberg
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Cameron Edward Benton
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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
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
Julia Nelson
- Julia Nelson, CA Licensed Professional Fiduciary
Ethel
- Ethel
Debbi, Trainer
- Debbi, Trainer with Lori Michiel Fitness
Jill M. Brink
- Jill M. Brink, Ph.D, Geriatric Care Management, Aging Interventions
- Jill M. Brink, Ph.D, Geriatric Care Management, Aging Interventions
Grace
Thank you so much for your patience, persistence and passion in serving clients like my mother. You and Kim are amazing.
Blessings, Grace
Sheri L.
- Sheri L.
- Sheri L.
Alyse Hart
- Alyse Hart
- Alyse Hart
Rich S., Teacher
- Rich S., Teacher
- Rich S., Teacher
Brenda Hans
- Brenda Hans, former Executive Director, Brookdale Chatsworth Senior Living
- Brenda Hans, former Executive Director, Brookdale Chatsworth Senior Living
Susan
- Susan
- Susan
Katherine Lerner
- Katherine Lerner
Al
- Al
- Al
Sue Gramacy
- Sue Gramacy
- Sue Gramacy
Adriana Roa
- Adriana Roa former Activity Director, for Agoura Hills Senior Retreat
- Adriana Roa former Activity Director, for Agoura Hills Senior Retreat
Donna Deutchman
- Donna Deutchman
- Donna Deutchman
Robert Chui, M.D.
- Robert Chui, M.D.
- Robert Chui, M.D.
Audri Phillips
She has helped him get out of his wheelchair and use his walker. My father and I are both grateful for the wonderful work she has done. But more than that she serves as a champion for my dad where he is staying. She encourages the staff to let my father use his walker more often and makes sure when she is there that all else is well.
- Audri Phillips
- Audri Phillips
Leslie M
- Leslie M., MA
- Leslie M., MA
Lois Luger
- Lois Luger, Realtor
- Lois Luger, Realtor
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