Fitness Blog For Active Adults and Seniors
What’s on the Menu for National Safety Month?
by Lori Michiel | Jun 1, 2021
Protect yourself: Helpful tips on keeping you and your loved ones out of danger. I’m a safety girl. I wear a mask in public, follow all the COVID protocols and practice what I preach related to exercise and YET, I still managed to take a tumble last month in broad...
The Impact of Arthritis Pain
by Lori Michiel | May 1, 2021
As we recognize Arthritis Awareness Month, we examine the pain associated with arthritis. Did you know that more than 45% of Americans experience arthritis pain on a regular basis? Are you one of them? We tend to fall into bad habits as our bodies adapt to chronic...
Parkinson’s Symptoms – “OPEN WIDE” – A Trip Down Our Throat
by Lori Michiel | Apr 1, 2021
It’s National Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month Our throat muscles, through which we speak, sing and scream, give us our signature sound. In many situations people affected by Parkinson’s disease (PD) have diminished voice control. According to Wikipedia,...
What’s the Magic Number?
by Lori Michiel | Mar 1, 2021
As we age into our senior years, it is increasingly important to be aware of our diets—in addition to keeping fit through exercise. Since March is National Nutrition month, I’ve asked Joy Kelly, BA to contribute suggestions of food that can contribute to our health....
A Self-Evaluation To Do at Home
by Lori Michiel | Feb 1, 2021
Take notice before your muscles begin to evaporate, and you need someone else to take charge. Here are some questions, allowing you to make a self-evaluation, which can help you decide if you need assistance. Can you walk 50 feet in 12 seconds? This benchmark is a...
Seven Ways to Build Resilience for the New Year
by Lori Michiel | Jan 1, 2021
Discover ways to overcome pain and adversity and put a positive spin on any setback. We are either born with a sense of resilience or can develop it with time and patience. Adapting to difficult situations, such as pain from a...
Body Image – Is Food Your Friend or Foe?
by Lori Michiel | Dec 1, 2020
Holiday treats and food in general can disguise themselves as comforting, but can deprive us of needed sleep, make us temperamental or fat. I am no different than you. I can surrender to the same temptations regarding food, whether it is holiday time or not (any...
Holiday Hug Guide
by Lori Michiel | Nov 1, 2020
Whether it is Thanksgiving or another holiday, we miss the warmth of a hug. Though it is hard not to hug someone you care about during the pandemic, there are ways to do it right. Hugging doesn’t have to be off-limits. There are ways to do it without feeling...
Sitting Too Much? Painless Tips to Get You Moving
by Lori Michiel | Oct 1, 2020
When you're in pain or overly focused, it may be difficult to make yourself get up and move. Staying home and deskbound: on a Zoom call, watching too much television or sitting too long at the dinner table are all contributors that a growing body of evidence suggests...
The Fun Factor Brings More Smiles
by Lori Michiel | Sep 1, 2020
This month, I wanted to treat my readers to what a special friend and comedian wanted to share. Roberta Gold, R.T.C., CHP - Laughter for the Health of it - is talented and very wise. I thank her for her time and love. The past five to six months have been unlike...
Kind Words from our Clients
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
Rolanda
– Rolanda
– Rolanda
Tristan
- Tristan
Rebecca
- Rebecca
Pamela
Warm hugs,
Pamela
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.
Steven A. Vasilev
- Steven A. Vasilev MD MBA FACOG FACS FACN ABIHM ABOIM
JL
- JL
Mary
- Mary
Deb
- Deb
Susan M.
- Susan M.