Fitness Blog For Active Adults and Seniors

Menopause – The Word That Women Love to Hate
by Lori Michiel | May 1, 2022
Clients going through menopause can learn easy exercise programs that are focused and achievable. During menopause, women experience a hormonal shift that can alter their quality of life and change their perception about their body. It’s more than noticing wrinkles...

Delay the Disease Called Parkinson’s – What Can Be Done
by Lori Michiel | Apr 1, 2022
You have likely heard of the actor, Michael J. Fox, who has been living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), the second most common neurodegenerative illness, since he was 29 years young. Most people diagnosed are between 40 and 70 years of age. My uncle, a physician, who...

You Are What You Eat, the Unexpected Benefits
by Lori Michiel | Mar 1, 2022
When I look back over my teen years after entering college, I realize I must have made an unconscious decision to lose weight by eating less, walking more, which was not difficult to do on a large campus, dance at the local hangout called “The Barn” and feel more...

Love the Connection Between Music and Dance
by Lori Michiel | Feb 1, 2022
Music and dance go together like peas and carrots. Dancing is as old as love. It requires the use of our entire body. Stepping, swaying bodies moving in rhythm. Music combined with dance makes it three dimensional and helps stir emotions in all of us. We become aware...

Lifting Restrictions We Put on Ourselves
by Lori Michiel | Jan 1, 2022
Loosen your own rules, because a light attitude is the right attitude. I have been asked about authoring a book. A book??? The first thought that entered my head was, how could I do it? Then at 2:45 a.m. one morning, my mind screamed – start planning! I yelled back,...

If We Upgrade Our Phones, Why Not Upgrade What Motivates Us?
by Lori Michiel | Dec 1, 2021
Aging is not for cowards. The sooner we begin to plan differently, the more likely we will remain motivated. How do I motivate my clients? My clients are wide-ranging, including children of aging parents, those struggling with menopausal symptoms or a recent...

We Have Good Reason to be Thankful…Still
by Lori Michiel | Nov 1, 2021
What has made a difference to you this year? I always thought of Thanksgiving as my favorite holiday. Back in the 1980s, the est training, created by the charismatic Werner Erhard, was both very controversial and popular for those seeking answers to “life”. Aside from...

Don’t Stop: Breathe and Press Pause
by Lori Michiel | Oct 1, 2021
Life is demanding and it’s easy to get swept up by speed. To curb feelings of being wired, tired, depleted or depressed, we need to start with simple awareness. First, notice your “tells”: those aches and pains in your neck, shoulders or any other place you habitually...

Keeping the Negative at Bay – What is Your Body Telling You About Handling PAIN?
by Lori Michiel | Sep 1, 2021
Change your address before pain moves in permanently. I am tired of my left thigh hurting. I know I have arthritis in my hip, but I needed to dig deeper and find out why I have this new sensation. At first, I thought I could diagnose myself, but it is taboo to do so...

How Do You Measure Progress?
by Lori Michiel | Aug 1, 2021
Looking back to see where we’ve been after extraordinary times. Are we heading out the right door? In the past year, what have you fantasized most about that you couldn’t do during the pandemic? Have you developed taste for different things? Are your relationships...
Kind Words from our Clients
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
Ellie Trope
- Ellie Trope (from Facebook Reviews)
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
Tammy
- Tammy
Beth Trainer
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Barb Weitzberg
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Sherri
Thanks for all of your support and understanding. As I said on the phone, you are terrific!
Best wishes,
Sherri
Julie Pearlman Snyder
- Julie Pearlman Snyder (from Facebook Reviews)
Cameron Edward Benton
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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
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
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)
Ann
Gratefully,
Ann
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
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
Julia Nelson
- Julia Nelson, CA Licensed Professional Fiduciary
Kimberly
- Kimberly, Personal Assistant
Dr. Kaloostian
- Dr. Kaloostian
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
Bryan
- Bryan
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
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
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
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
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
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