


Firm Up and Feel Stable in Your Lower Body
by Lori Michiel | May 1, 2024 | Exercise Snack Videos
These are small movements that will increase strength in your glutes, hips and core. You can begin these exercises by dipping one leg in front of the other. Then a hip hinge, by leaning forward slightly. Dip and hinge only …
How to Walk Backwards as a Balance and Coordination Exercise
by Lori Michiel | Apr 1, 2024 | Exercise Snack Videos
To be safe, be sure you are very familiar with your route and check for potential obstacles often—or, do it inside at the gym or a hallway in your home. Walking backwards is great for mobility and balance. It...
Are You Content with Your Self-Image as a Senior?
by Lori Michiel | Apr 1, 2024 | Blog
We’re not the same person we were when we were younger. Wisdom, experience and gratitude mold us differently in our later years. I didn’t like how I looked when I was a teenager. I was self-conscious about my appearance. When...
Lori Michiel Interview
by Jill Masters | Mar 24, 2024 | Press
Lori was interviewed by Patricia Greenberg on her YouTube channel. The interview, “Sweating with a Purpose: Lori Michiels Age-Defying Fitness Fiesta”. The discussion reviews Lori’s history and touches on several tips for pre-surgery tips and getting back to a healthy...
Lori Michiel Presents at Senior Congress
by Jill Masters | Mar 14, 2024 | Press
Lori presented “Improving Your Balance to Stay Vertical” at the Senior Congress on March 13, 2024. A well-attended, annual gathering, Lori garnered praise for her talk. One attendee commented, “…. I personally have had balance issues, maybe I need you...
Exploring the Importance and Components of an Initial Assessment
by Lori Michiel | Mar 1, 2024 | Blog
Following the proverb (in the realm of fitness): we’re simply guessing without assessing. When I began my business in 2006, just after I completed my fitness instructor certification, my former business colleague told me she wanted to be my first...
Alleviate Tight Hips – It’s Easy!
by Lori Michiel | Mar 1, 2024 | Exercise Snack Videos
I recently underwent hip surgery and am trying to loosen my hips. However, many people suffer from tight hips that can cause other issues and pain in your body, especially your legs. Whether you’ve had surgery or just want to …
How Do You Express Yourself?
by Lori Michiel | Feb 1, 2024 | Blog
Do you lead with your heart and emotions, or are you practical? There is a rhythm to knowing how to choose. Wisdom and the ability to communicate well came to me later in life. I used to think that I...
Activate Your Core While Standing Using a Ball
by Lori Michiel | Feb 1, 2024 | Exercise Snack Videos
Strengthening your core promotes better posture and helps reduce the risk of falling. In this video, Lori demonstrates two core exercises. Before beginning, warm up by activating your core by bracing your muscles in your torso. Then, while holding a …Kind Words from our Clients
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
Charles Savinar
- Charles Savinar
Julie Pearlman Snyder
- Julie Pearlman Snyder (from Facebook Reviews)
Julia Nelson
- Julia Nelson, CA Licensed Professional Fiduciary
D.P.
- D.P.
Beth Trainer
- Beth (from Facebook Reviews)
Ethel
- Ethel
Elena
- Elena, Teacher
Ellie Trope
- Ellie Trope (from Facebook Reviews)
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.
- Ms. Dailey
Rhonda Davidson-Schachter
- Rhonda Davidson-Schachter (from Facebook Reviews)
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
Nancy
- Nancy
B
Thank you! Linda is proof that the right medication plus the right exercise can create miracles!
- B
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
Steven A. Vasilev
- Steven A. Vasilev MD MBA FACOG FACS FACN ABIHM ABOIM
Mary
- Mary
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
Rolanda
– Rolanda
– Rolanda
Deb
- Deb
Tammy
- Tammy
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
Jackie
– Jackie
– Jackie
Tristan
- Tristan
Ann
Gratefully,
Ann
Mary-Austin
We are grateful for your help in getting her to this place and sustaining it.
- Mary-Austin
Scott
- Scott
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.
Kimberly
- Kimberly, Personal Assistant
Pamela
Warm hugs,
Pamela