Deena
Westside & South Bay: Brentwood, Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, El Segundo, Hawthorne, Marina del Rey, Playa del Rey, Playa Vista
Deena Russo has been a certified personal trainer for over 30 years with ongoing recertification courses and certifications with National Academy of Sports Medicine/Athletics and Fitness Association of America including basic yoga, core and stability ball training, functional exercise, Total Body Resistance Exercise (TRX), basic nutrition, weight loss, weight training, group class instruction certification and flexibility. She completed her certification with American Fitness Professionals Association and is a Multiple Sclerosis Fitness and Wellness Specialist. Her clients are women and men of all ages from high school students to seniors.
She currently resides in Los Angeles and provides training at a variety of locations including private homes and gyms. She enjoys taking clients on outdoor excursions where aerobic activity is mixed with resistance training, core and balance work and stretching for overall wellness, increased stamina and improved mental health. Deena also works in conjunction with holistic doctors, chiropractors and acupuncturists to assist her clients with physical limitations or special rehabilitation needs.
Her career in fitness began as a talk show host for a New York based television health show entitled “Creative Wellness”. The show covered such topics as exercise, nutrition, self- empowerment and holistic healing. She has worked as a self-esteem coach and has led guided meditation and goal setting groups.
Deena is also a working mother. She understands the unique challenges of balancing family, career and a healthy lifestyle. She develops programs for her clients incorporating cardiovascular endurance, balanced nutrition, strength training, core and flexibility to achieve maximum weight loss and peak fitness.
If you want to lose some extra weight or just get stronger and more flexible, Deena will assist you with your individual goals, lifestyle and nutritional needs. If you want to enjoy your workouts and get the most out of them, she is an instructor that will make the experience safe, fun and challenging and make you ready to take on anything!
It All Begins With a Consultation with Lori
Kind Words from our Clients
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
Rolanda
– Rolanda
– Rolanda
Tristan
- Tristan
Rebecca
- Rebecca
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)
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
Tammy
- Tammy
Beth Trainer
- Beth (from Facebook Reviews)
Barb Weitzberg
– Barb Weitzberg
Sherri
Thanks for all of your support and understanding. As I said on the phone, you are terrific!
Best wishes,
Sherri