Lori Michiel Fitness Blog
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Certified trainers for active adults, former athletes and seniors. Visit our blog to get useful fitness advice. Lori Michiel Fitness specializes in helping active adults and seniors fulfill their physical potential and experience the joy of being healthier and leading a healthier life.
Lori Michiel Fitness Blog
1M ago
Even the most resolute workout warriors need to take a break from time to time. What is the best way to restart after that break?
When I chose to resume my walking routine after hip surgery, I meticulously planned everything. …
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Lori Michiel Fitness Blog
2M ago
Doing exercises with different sequences can help your balance. The first exercise uses a clock framework. Start with your right leg. As Lori gives cues, move your leg and tap your foot to the number on the dial. Then, try …
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Lori Michiel Fitness Blog
2M ago
National Safety Month is also Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
People who have studied the brain have shown that listening to music you enjoy can cause a release of dopamine, a chemical that increases feelings of happiness, according to Sarah …
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Lori Michiel Fitness Blog
2M ago
Lori did a customized exercise presentation for those with Parkinson’s disease at The Variel on April 27. The Parkinson’s Resource Organization (PRO) connected with Lori because of her support of the organization since 1995 and her specialized programs for those …
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Lori Michiel Fitness Blog
3M ago
Small movements that will increase strength in your glutes, hips and core. You can these exercises begin by dipping, with one leg in front of the other. Then a hip hinge, leaning forward slightly. Dip and hinge only as much …
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Lori Michiel Fitness Blog
4M ago
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 …
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Lori Michiel Fitness Blog
4M ago
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 …
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Lori Michiel Fitness Blog
4M ago
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 …
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Lori Michiel Fitness Blog
4M ago
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 …
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Lori Michiel Fitness Blog
5M ago
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