


Put It on Your Calendar – Senior Exercise Edition
by Lori Michiel | Jul 1, 2025 | Blog
We’re fairly good at marking important appointments on our calendars – from dental and doctor visits to haircuts, manicures, birthdays, anniversaries or travel. And when we miss these appointments, we feel their absence. Therefore, it stands to reason that your...
Fascia Release for the Hip and Hip Flexors: Home Exercises
by Lori Michiel | Jun 1, 2025 | Exercise Snack Videos
Fascia is the thin layer of connective tissue beneath your skin. This surrounds your nerve fiber, blood vessels, muscles, bones and organs. Fascial stretching, using gentle tension to tug at your fascial muscles, allows a release of tightness or...
Caregiver Wellness Day
by Jill Masters | May 7, 2025 | Blog, Press
Lori Michiel will be presenting at Caregivers Wellness Day at ONEGeneration on June 28. “Don’t Get Thrown Off Balance” will emphasize the importance of balance, especially for Caregivers. Balance is key to strength and flexibility, helping to...
What Does Functional Exercise Really Mean?
by Lori Michiel | May 1, 2025 | Blog
You’ve probably heard the term – but what does it actually mean? For many it can sound vague or even a little confusing. Let’s break it down and explore why it matters, especially when it comes to everyday activities involving...
Posture Exercise for Seniors While Seated
by Lori Michiel | Apr 1, 2025 | Exercise Snack Videos
Maintaining good posture is vital for everyone. Having correct posture can help reduce back pain. As we know, balance is essential, especially for seniors, and good posture helps with that too. This straightforward chair exercise targets the upper back, helping...
A Tale of Two Hips
by Lori Michiel | Mar 1, 2025 | Blog
Some types of arthritis can run in families, but it doesn’t mean you’re guaranteed to get it. After having my left hip replaced in 2023, I recovered well. But not long after, my right hip started to give me trouble....
A Fresh Approach to Strengthening Your Back, Hips and Glutes
by Lori Michiel | Feb 1, 2025 | Exercise Snack Videos
By strengthening glutes, these exercises promote posture and stability. The movements also help stabilize the pelvis, preventing injuries and promoting balance —especially important to seniors. Glutes also come into play when performing daily activities such as...
Purpose Reimagined for a New Year
by Lori Michiel | Jan 2, 2025 | Blog
This new year, take the opportunity to discover your purpose through the various stages of life and personal growth. I can’t sit still for too long. There is always a drive within me to accomplish something each day. Ideally, it’s...
Strengthen Your Glutes a Different Way
by Lori Michiel | Dec 1, 2024 | Exercise Snack Videos
The role glutes play in your overall body structure is significant. Weak glutes can lead to overcompensation from lower back muscles, often causing strain and discomfort. Robust glutes support the pelvis and keep it aligned with our spine. By making …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.
- 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
Dr. Kaloostian
- Dr. Kaloostian
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
Bryan
- Bryan
Rolanda
– Rolanda
– Rolanda
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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