Lori Michiel Fitness

10/25/2026

Walking backwards is great for mobility and balance. It exercises gluteal muscles, which are hip stabilizers, and will also give a workout to the front of your lower legs, helping protect you from shin splints. 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.
Watch more, below.

Safely reversing your walking can help relieve pain and exercise muscles that aren’t used when walking forward

10/23/2026

Being “quick” can help you act fast in situations like falling and driving. It helps maintain balance, posture, body alignment and cognitive function! You may look a bit goofy while doing these exercises, but it’s fun and all for the good!


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Agility exercises are good for the body and mind, fit these into your daily routine for maximum results.

10/21/2026

Read more about the importance of balance:
https://lorimichielfitness.com/good-balance-important/

Having good balance means being able to control and maintain your body’s position, whether you are moving or remaining still. An intact sense of balance helps you stay vertical and… • walk without staggering • get up from a chair without falling • climb stairs without tripping • bend ove...

10/19/2026

10/16/2026

Poor posture can limit movement in your shoulders; good posture promotes brain health, better breathing and can improve balance. In this video, Lori demonstrates movements you can do at home that can help strengthen the muscles in your upper back and keep your posture in line.

Especially in our senior years, we need to maintain good posture through exercises that promote strength in the upper back area, brain health, balance and breathing

10/13/2026

Brain fitness is so important as we get older. A personal trainer coming to your loved one’s home can make a huge difference in not only mood but physical health, as well. Lori Michiel Fitness clients and their families look forward to the visit with their personal trainer, as a joyful way to interact, engage, and enjoy physical fitness, at any age. More about ways to improve brain health, here:

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Listen to some tunes and exercise to promote brain health and happiness

10/11/2026

10/07/2026

Watch my video below for movements that focus on strengthening your shoulders. You can even use light weights of varying sizes if you so choose.

Strengthen areas that are used in everyday activities by using planes of motion exercises

10/04/2026

In this video, Lori shares a simple way seniors can use an exercise ball to bring more fun, movement and mood-boosting energy into their day. Watch below!

10/01/2026

For more information, visit our website at www.lorimichielfitness.com or connect with Lori at (818) 620-1442.