Fitness Blog For Active Adults and Seniors

Are You Content with Your Self-Image as a Senior?
by Lori Michiel | Apr 1, 2024
We’re not the same person we were when we were younger. Wisdom, experience and gratitude mold us differently in our later years. I didn’t like how I looked when I was a teenager. I was self-conscious about my appearance. When going to the beach with my friends, I wore...

Exploring the Importance and Components of an Initial Assessment
by Lori Michiel | Mar 1, 2024
Following the proverb (in the realm of fitness): we’re simply guessing without assessing. When I began my business in 2006, just after I completed my fitness instructor certification, my former business colleague told me she wanted to be my first client. I recall...

How Do You Express Yourself?
by Lori Michiel | Feb 1, 2024
Do you lead with your heart and emotions, or are you practical? There is a rhythm to knowing how to choose. Wisdom and the ability to communicate well came to me later in life. I used to think that I could make decisions quickly and be satisfied with the outcome. I am...

Solving the Problem of Pain vs. Pleasure
by Lori Michiel | Jan 1, 2024
What perceptions can we change about how we frame discomfort and gratification? Getting to the “other side of pain” is not easy. I was told it was a good thing I was in shape before my hip replacement surgery. I had the procedure because of osteoarthritis pain and...

What Do All Those Words Mean? A Glossary for Exercise and Movement
by Lori Michiel | Dec 1, 2023
Important terms to improve your concentration, focus and results during your fitness sessions. I’ve been in the presence of trainers who use “big words” when they explain a movement pattern. For instance, if a client is instructed to move “latterly”, meaning to move...

What Do You Mean I Can’t Walk Up the Stairs?
by Lori Michiel | Nov 1, 2023
A continuation of recovery after my hip replacement surgery. I was given strict instructions to take it easy (it is hard for me to sit still) for two weeks after my hip replacement surgery. If I couldn’t move the way I did before surgery (keeping in mind my new hip...

Who Said I Can Only Go Up the Stairs Once a Day?
by Lori Michiel | Oct 1, 2023
When your life gets turned upside down and your regular schedule is on hold, how do you cope? For months and months, I anticipated getting my left hip joint replaced. I emphasize my left hip joint because I’m a righty and you need your right leg to be able to drive....

How Do You Improve Your Coordination If You Are Clumsy or a Klutz?
by Lori Michiel | Sep 1, 2023
You’ve heard the terms. Each is a bit different than the other. Clumsy refers to lack of coordination or dexterity; klutz refers to someone who is habitually accident prone. How old were you when you took off the training wheels of your bicycle and learned to ride...

Bringing New Things Into Your Life
by Lori Michiel | Aug 1, 2023
Michael J. Fox inspires us all. A recent Neurology Today article said, “His attitude is to bring new things into his life - writing, golf - to fill in for what he’s lost along the way. And these things don’t take energy. They generate it.” Sometimes when we are in...

Improving Your Brain Health with Fun Exercises
by Lori Michiel | Jul 1, 2023
July 22 recognizes World Brain Day. The research is conclusive. Combining physical activity and cognitive exercises helps to rewire your brain. Incorporating some new and different styles of exercise will improve brain health. When disease or injury robs the brain of...
Kind Words from our Clients
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.
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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
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Dr. Kaloostian
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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
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Thank you! Linda is proof that the right medication plus the right exercise can create miracles!
- B
Bryan
- Bryan
Rolanda
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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
JL
- JL
D.P.
- D.P.
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
Deb
- Deb
Susan M.
- Susan M.
Fabiola
Blessings, Fabiola, Personal Trainer
Mary
- Mary
Pamela
Warm hugs,
Pamela
Julie
- Julie
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