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 …
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 …
by Jill Masters | Jan 25, 2024 | Press
Hollenbeck Palms, a luxury Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles, featured Lori Michiel and sharing information and exercises about balance at their “New Year, New You” Open House on January 23, 2024. Harry,...
