Welcome to my site! I'm Lori. I've been a Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor since 2003. My specialty is Functional...

In our culture, people don’t like to think about the last chapter. We try to pretend it doesn’t happen, until someone we love nears the end of their life and makes us realize that it is inevitable and a part of life. As Benjamin Franklin said, the only things that are certain are death and taxes. Hospice can be an excellent option when there is no hope of treatments working or the patient prefers to not continue receiving treatment. What is Hospice? Hospice care focuses on pa

What is a weekend warrior? A "weekend warrior" is a term, often used in a lighthearted or even slightly humorous way, to describe someone...

Life After A Heart Attack In mid May I suffered a heart attack. It began very suddenly with sharp pain right over my heart. The usual...

Most of us don’t even think about it when we’re younger. We just get down on the floor and back up as needed. But over time, a...

COPING WITH A LOVED ONE WITH DEMENTIA 1.Difficulties and frustrations: many  families find it frustrating to communicate with a loved one...

STRENGTHENING THE PELVIC FLOOR As you may know, the muscles of the pelvic floor are very important. They support the bladder, bowel and...

Cardiovascular, or cardio strength training is very important and should always be a part of your weekly routine. But did you know that...

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...

For many people, going into a gym setting is well outside of their comfort zone. Since 2020, many people have found ways to exercise...

April ‘23 Blog for SE Examiner: Balance Why is good balance so important? Balance is something we use every day: while standing, while...

Dealing with Seasonal Depression Many of us have experienced seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as the winter blues. Caused by...

A Common Shoulder Injury: Rotator Cuff Tears & Strains A rotator cuff tear or strain makes it difficult to raise and move your arm. You...

If you have been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia, it is imperative that you exercise your muscles to help protect your bones. A...

Mobility and Movement as We Age We often discover that things begin to hurt as we age. Joints may become arthritic or lose their...

Lower Body Exercises (Seated) for Knee Support When it comes to lower body strength, you can’t beat squats and lunges for the most...

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...

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...

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...

This has, without a doubt, been one of the most challenging times in history. No one was  prepared or left unaffected. Even those who...