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Be Proactive - Ensure Solid Foundations
Humans are funny creatures aren't we? Aside from funny, we're also very complex in many ways. With that, it's very hard to break things...
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Derek
- Nov 10
- 3 min
Conversations can be the Best Remedy
I LITERALLY (sorry I know people use that alot lately, but it's true) just got off a video call with Zak from Precision Nutrition (PN). ...
Derek
- Nov 8
- 3 min
You're NOT "too old"
I absolutely love this quote from Katy Bowman's book, "Dynamic Aging". It says it all. I can't tell you the number of times I hear...
Derek
- Oct 14
- 6 min
Dissecting an Awesome Client Comment (I just had to!)
My last post here in the Zen blog touched on "movements we're losing as humans". As usual, I shared the post in our Zenergy Health &...
Derek
- Oct 13
- 4 min
Movements we're Losing
Human beings are losing the ability to perform natural movements more and more with each passing year. How often have you been in a...
Derek
- Oct 6
- 3 min
Coach D's Favourite Health Books
Let me start by saying, I'm a firm believer in the fact that there is NO "one-size-fits all" in health (or most things in life). In...
Derek
- Sep 19
- 5 min
Cue the "Ah-Ha" Moment: A Client Story
I have a client I'm working with who is horrible at putting himself first. He's not alone. This is common with many people (I've been in...
Derek
- Sep 16
- 3 min
"LATER" is a bad habit
We've all done it. We've had something to do, be it a project, chore, errand to run or a workout session and we say "I'll do it later."...
Derek
- Sep 9
- 5 min
The Acropolis - Creating Memories on Step at a Time
The Acropolis of Athens. Home of the famous, Parthenon and several other ancient Greek structures that date back to the fifth century...
Derek
- Aug 3
- 4 min
Knowing what you DON'T want
Health & happiness mean something different to all of us. Some people want the strict rules and rigidity of an exercise and nutrition...
Derek
- Jul 25
- 3 min
Your IDEAL Time for Exercise
I've missed morning runs/walks. This was a shot taken coming back up over the hill on the home stretch of my morning run today (I know,...
Derek
- Jul 21
- 4 min
Accountability and the Basics
Over two decades in the fitness and health industry has time and time again shown two things: 1) The basics work 2) People want / need...
Derek
- Jun 22
- 3 min
Sense of Community
It's something so many of us have missed throughout the pandemic, and it's an essential part of our overall health; Sense of Community....
Derek
- Jun 9
- 2 min
More than Carbs, Protein and Fat
Let's not dive too deep into the "nitty gritty, down and dirty" science kind of nutrition talk eh? You know why? Most of us don't need...
Derek
- Jun 9
- 3 min
Everyday Life is Just the Same
Catchy title I know? (Best I could think of... hehe). It's true though! One of my many hobbies and interests is fly fishing. My in-laws...
Derek
- Jun 6
- 4 min
FREE Mental Health Therapy
***Disclaimer - I'm sharing a shortened version of my story here, to explain how great this help was for me, when I needed it most** 2020...
Derek
- May 16
- 3 min
Thinking "Ass-Backwards"
Have you ever stepped back to think how ASS-BACKWARDS we think about our health and daily lifestyle sometimes?? It's a common...
Derek
- May 11
- 2 min
Food for Thought: "Is weather really THE reason?"
How many of you reading this have said "I'm a fair weather person" or used the elements as an excuse to not be active outdoors? "It's too...
Derek
- May 10
- 4 min
A Band of Three Superheroes
This is a story that will fill you with negative emotions; Sadness, anger, frustration, disgust... but it will also fill you with joy,...
Derek
- Jan 7
- 2 min
Healthy lifestyle can Create Memories
Adapting healthy lifestyle practices can truly create memories you wouldn't even think of! It's just another positive outcome of taking...