Fitness Blog For Active Adults and Seniors

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...

Dehydration Generation – Who is Most Susceptible?
by Lori Michiel | Jul 1, 2021
The sensation of thirst declines with age. Even young children who play outdoors in the heat are often reluctant to stop playing and drink water. In seniors, illness and medications may further reduce thirst or increase urine production. Older adults are at increased...

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...
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Ethel
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Elena
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Ellie Trope
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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.
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Rhonda Davidson-Schachter
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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.
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Nancy
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B
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- B
Mary
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- Mary
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Mary
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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
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Deb
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Tammy
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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.
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Ann
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Scott
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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
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.
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- Kimberly, Personal Assistant
Pamela
Warm hugs,
Pamela
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
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Susan M.
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B.
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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