Episode 38

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2nd Sep 2025

#38: Train for Life - Injury prevention, strength, and motivation beyond your 40s.

In this episode we will be talking about how to be motivated to train for life, not just for looks or performance, but for longevity and mobility.

My guest is Danny Di Michele, an athletic therapist who’s helped countless clients build strength and resilience into midlife and beyond.

I’ve been working with Danny for a couple of years now to stay fit and build muscle without getting hurt.  You are going to love his practical advice in this chat on injury prevention, smart training at every age, and how to stay motivated when life gets busy:

  • Common Injuries & Prevention Tips: Danny shares the most frequent injuries he sees in midlife clients and how to proactively avoid them.
  • Smart Training Strategies: Learn how aging affects recovery and strength, and get practical advice for building fitness safely.
  • Myth-Busting: Danny debunks popular fitness misconceptions that can lead to setbacks or injury.
  • Avoiding the Weekend Warrior Trap: Why sporadic, intense workouts can be risky, and how to build a sustainable routine.
  • Recovery Matters: Understand the critical role of rest and recovery in long-term fitness success.
  • Staying Motivated: Tips for busy people to stay consistent, track progress, and connect fitness to mental and emotional well-being.
  • Top Takeaways for Over-40 Fitness: Danny’s top 2–3 tips for staying active, strong, and injury-free in midlife and beyond.

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The Prosperous and Happy Life
Money doesn’t guarantee happiness, but it sure can help. In this podcast, I bring you expert advice on how to achieve not only wealth …. But happiness too!
I shares tips and experiences from my quest to help my clients be prosperous and happy. Over more than 30 years I have worked with thousands of clients and countless experts, all looking to live a rich and fulfilling life. In my podcast interviews I share my stories and wisdom, along with advice from the many experts I have encountered along the way.

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Mary Hagerman

Mary Hagerman is an award winning portfolio manager and investment advisor with the Montreal office of Raymond James Ltd. Considered a female pioneer in building ETF-based discretionary portfolios for her clients, Mary is an expert columnist on ETFs for industry publications in French and English, and she is regularly quoted in the media. Mary combines her personal passion for karate with her professional experience in her book, The Black Belt Investor.

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