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How you can 200 Pushups in 3 Weeks by Embracing Small Daily Habits
Ok, let's get right to this... Disclaimer: You don't "have" to do pushups. You don't "have" to do this number. Read on to see what 'Coach D' is going on about now 😂 The point of sharing this post is to REITERATE the absolute AWESOMENESS of "Tiny Habits" (as BJ Fogg calls them) or using the approach of Strength Coach, Dan John; "Little and often". It's also to share how it can make you FEEL and how it can move you from NOTHING to SOMETHING with little to no energy or thou

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
9 hours ago8 min read


Change in and of itself is NOT scary
In health and wellness, more often than not we talk about change. Change, at first, seems scary. Understandably so. However, it's NOT CHANGE that's scary... The "scary" part for most of us when it comes to change, is the UNKNOWN . As individuals, we WANT the change - especially in positive ways for our health. The UNKNOWN however ( like the effort, time and energy that we need to put into creating change ) is the "scary part". It's unfortunate how often this holds (too ma

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
1 day ago2 min read


Resistance IS Inevitable
It may feel like you've hit a wall at times with your health goals, but 99% of the time it's just a natural "eb and flow" happening. A "speed bump" on your path if you will. In understanding this (like REALLY understanding it - not just saying "I know, I know") you can help avoid that "all or nothing", "on or off the wagon" mentality, while at the same time realizing you're doing just fine! 🙂 Resistance is where MOST people fail I struggle using the word "fail" in health,

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
3 days ago5 min read


A Negative + a Negative (Does NOT) = A Positive
Regardless of whether or not we have "always done something" or something has "never worked" for you, it doesn't mean that adding a habit...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Oct 104 min read


How Early Experiences Shape Us
I have a client who comes in for sessions twice a month and in between works with various routines and habits at home/on her own time. ...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Oct 72 min read


Our Approach to Nutrition Habits NEEDS a Refresh
The awesome, Kate Solovieva (Precision Nutrition Master Coach ... and more!) recently shared this as part of her e-newsletter... 👇...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Oct 64 min read


Why Managing Stress is Essential When You're Not Stressed
I had a conversation with a client today, who is dealing with A LOT on their plate at the moment. It seems like a DAILY occurrence that...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Oct 24 min read


"I have no time" is NOT your reality ~ It's your CHOICES & STORY-TELLING ABILITY
"I have no time" is a VERY common discussion in this line of work. And it is certainly MUCH more prevalent in people's lifestyles than...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Sep 295 min read


"Just because improvements aren't visible... "
This post is courtesty of James Clear's quote (author of "Atomic Habits"). 👆 It's also a NECESSARY and NEEDED conversation to have if...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Sep 225 min read


Practice Being Happy with Where You're at NOW
A client (inadvertaintly) used my own coaching against me recently. In our session, her friend who shares the session with her, was...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Sep 123 min read


"You 'Should' NEVER Fast"
I got "shoulded" today.

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Sep 114 min read


Barefoot Lessons in the Woods
Yep, here it comes. Another post about being barefoot amongst the trees. Stop here if you're rolling your eyes already. 🤣 HOWEVER -...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Sep 97 min read


A Holistic Approach to Health: Balancing Medical & Natural Means
I want to share an article, that was shared with me that just made me say... ... "WOW!" We all know the medical system (among many...
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Sep 72 min read


You're Stronger than you Think!
Ok, we don't necessarily have to clean the house like this... Although, it's not a bad idea... 🤔 Present day modern humans are strange...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Sep 54 min read


"Popular Fitness Trends I Regret Wasting My Time On"
A friend of mine, who also works in the Health & Fitness industry in Montreal, shared a post a while back on her Linkdin feed called...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Sep 27 min read


HEALTH is NOT a Competition
If you're struggling with consistency... If you're feeling like a "failure" in your pursuit of a healthier way of living... If you're...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Aug 292 min read


Recovery Creates BALANCE
This is a quick example from a client that encompasses a few elements of a healthy, realistic approach to deep health: ~ Listening to...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Aug 283 min read


Attitude is Everything!!
This is a different kind of post. An "ah-ha moment" for me in 2025. I'm sharing it here as I feel it does connect with our deep health...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Aug 264 min read


"When do YOU feel YOUR best?"
It's a simple question isn't it? Yet, it's often avoided or overlooked in efforts to help ourselves. FACT: Most people want to feel...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Aug 223 min read


ONE Thing is RARELY the Answer
I was around a conversation the other day with friends and I kept quiet, but wanted to share the reminder here: ONE thing is RARELY the...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Aug 213 min read
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