Fitness & Agility for All Ages!
Welcome to my site! I'm Lori. I've been a Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor since 2003. My specialty is Functional...
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Lori Vance
- May 18
- 3 min
STRENGTHENING THE PELVIC FLOOR
STRENGTHENING THE PELVIC FLOOR As you may know, the muscles of the pelvic floor are very important. They support the bladder, bowel and...
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Lori Vance
- Jan 1
- 3 min
Good for the Heart: the Cardiovascular Effect of Strength Training
Cardiovascular, or cardio strength training is very important and should always be a part of your weekly routine. But did you know that...
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Lori Vance
- Oct 22, 2023
- 3 min
A DIFFERENT KIND OF BELLS
Recently, one of my clients asked me where the name “dumbbell” came from and I realized I didn’t know! While the terms are generally...
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Lori Vance
- Jul 2, 2023
- 3 min
Getting Started at the Gym
For many people, going into a gym setting is well outside of their comfort zone. Since 2020, many people have found ways to exercise...
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Lori Vance
- Feb 7, 2023
- 4 min
Improving your balance to better your life
April ‘23 Blog for SE Examiner: Balance Why is good balance so important? Balance is something we use every day: while standing, while...
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Lori Vance
- Oct 12, 2022
- 3 min
Dealing with Seasonal Depression
Dealing with Seasonal Depression Many of us have experienced seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as the winter blues. Caused by...
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Lori Vance
- Jun 27, 2022
- 3 min
A Common Shoulder Injury: Rotator Cuff Tears & Strains
A Common Shoulder Injury: Rotator Cuff Tears & Strains A rotator cuff tear or strain makes it difficult to raise and move your arm. You...
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Lori Vance
- Feb 20, 2022
- 3 min
Exercise for Osteoporosis or Osteopenia
If you have been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia, it is imperative that you exercise your muscles to help protect your bones. A...
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Lori Vance
- Dec 25, 2021
- 3 min
Mobility and Movement as We Age
Mobility and Movement as We Age We often discover that things begin to hurt as we age. Joints may become arthritic or lose their...
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Lori Vance
- Oct 17, 2021
- 3 min
Lower Body Exercises (Seated) for Knee Support
Lower Body Exercises (Seated) for Knee Support When it comes to lower body strength, you can’t beat squats and lunges for the most...
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Lori Vance
- Aug 31, 2021
- 3 min
DEALING WITH ANXIETY & GRIEF
DEALING WITH ANXIETY & GRIEF For some of us, 2021 has been even worse than 2020. In my case, both my parents contracted Covid at the...
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Lori Vance
- Feb 9, 2021
- 3 min
EATING A MORE PLANT-BASED DIET FOR HEALTH AND FITNESS
EATING A MORE PLANT-BASED DIET FOR HEALTH AND FITNESS You may have heard of the many benefits of eating a more plant-based diet. Doing so...
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Lori Vance
- Dec 6, 2020
- 3 min
Taking The Gym Outside
Taking The Gym Outside It’s a winter we never thought we would see; gyms and fitness centers are closed due to COVID-19. Now that we are...
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Lori Vance
- Aug 9, 2020
- 3 min
Coping During These Challenging Times
This has, without a doubt, been one of the most challenging times in history. No one was prepared or left unaffected. Even those who...
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Lori Vance
- Jun 8, 2020
- 3 min
Resuming Your Fitness Routine in the "New Normal"
Resuming Your Fitness Routine in the “New Normal” Most of us have experienced a great deal of disruption to our fitness routines over the...
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Lori Vance
- Mar 17, 2020
- 8 min
Motivation and ideas for at home workouts
As you already know, many of us are required to or choosing to remain away from public spaces in an effort to stay well. At this time...
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Lori Vance
- Feb 19, 2020
- 7 min
Beginning Body Weight Strength Training for Seniors!
Getting started with strength training as an older adult: Basic body weight exercises! So you’re thinking of adding some strength...
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Lori Vance
- Jan 28, 2020
- 2 min
Balance training and fall prevention!
Most younger people don’t worry about their balance. But they should! Balance training earlier in life will benefit you later. But even...
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Lori Vance
- Jan 22, 2020
- 2 min
Achieving Health & Fitness Goals for 2020
Many folks set New Year's Resolutions to get healthier, eat better, exercise more, lose weight, and so on. Unfortunately, many of those...
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