Fitness Blog For Active Adults and Seniors

Boredom is Not an Option
by Lori Michiel | Aug 1, 2020
By tapping into your creativity it can inspire you to be more inventive. Chances are there have been moments of sheer boredom or a feeling of apathy as our ever-changing world evolves. We repeat the same words, “I’m bored”. “Boredom is not the result of lack of things...

Lessons from a Pet Lover
by Lori Michiel | Jul 1, 2020
Connecting with our animals leaves me speechless. It is early morning. I hear the songs the birds are humming and other voices of the neighborhood waking up around me as sunshine peaks through my bedroom window. I quietly ease out of my warm and toasty bed so as not...

National Safety Month
by Lori Michiel | Jun 1, 2020
Being an active participant in your care and collaborating with a team of specialists is empowering and inspiring. Your routine should always consider safety as a priority. While team-based care encourages all health care professionals to do what they have been...

Arthritis Problems – Beat the Clock
by Lori Michiel | May 1, 2020
Learn how your body’s internal clock and focus can affect your arthritis symptoms. Every 24 months, there is a deadline I must meet. I start the process three months early. I don’t relish the idea of starting early, but as a planner and organized person, it makes...

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...
Kind Words from our Clients
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.
Fabiola
Blessings, Fabiola, Personal Trainer
Elena
- Elena, Teacher
Julie
- 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.
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.
- Ms. Dailey
Rhonda Davidson-Schachter
- Rhonda Davidson-Schachter (from Facebook Reviews)
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)