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Thoughts on Goals in Health
We "should" be striving for something.
Wait... Isn't "striving for something" another way of saying "making progress"?
Isn't "making progress" still moving forward?
... I KNOW it is! And moving forward is creating positive change!

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
3 days ago4 min read


You'll Never "FEEL" Ready
Mel Robbin's shared this quote; "You'll never feel ready because ready isn't a feeling - It's a decision." Clients and I have this conversation often when they're waiting until "next week" to "get back to their routine" or waiting until things "calm down" before they're ready to make a change. The "perfect" time to start/do something WILL NOT happen!! You will be MORE ready once you START vs when you're "waiting to be ready". This is common in health and wellness. Here's m

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Nov 193 min read


How you can do 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)
Oct 178 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


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


The Avoidance of EASY in our Health Habits
I currently devouring the (long overdue read) "Tiny Habits" by BJ Fogg . This morning's quote really emphasized why so many of us...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jul 244 min read


"Redefining Strong"
In the spring of 2025, I started a group for ages 60+ we call, "Redefining Strong". This group's purpose is to build strength and...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jul 166 min read


It TRULY Does Not Take Much
I know, I know. Many of you, if you even clicked on this post are rolling your eyes saying "ya, ya Coach, we know it doesn't take much to...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jul 14 min read


Another Argument to Harness the Basics
As a Precision Nutrition (PN) Coach, it's not hard to figure out that I LOVE PN's work. The balanced, client-centered approach to...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jun 194 min read


Be Your own Experiment
I came across a kettlebell routine by complete accident a couple weeks ago (as of writing this post). Apparently, the routine was on...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jun 94 min read


How can we Re-Learn to Listen to our Body to Help Guide Intensity for Better Physical Health
Let's preface this Zen Blog post by reminding everyone that I am NOT anti-technology; I'm anti-"How-we-use-it" . I am a firm believer...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jan 238 min read


"There is no spoon"
Practices. Habits. Actions. These three things are the common theme of discussion in my coaching with clients. Here's some facts that...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Dec 28, 20245 min read


"Keep the Goal, the Goal"
These amazing words of wisdom (as usual) come from, Kate "Solo" Solovieva. I absolutely love her work and her approach to deep health.
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Dec 12, 20243 min read


Are You Making Health Too Complicated?
The quick answer to this post's title question: DAMN RIGHT WE ARE!! We're complicating it. We're overthinking it. We're overanalyzing...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Nov 26, 20244 min read


Strength Training is a TOOL!
Muscular strength and endurance has a host of benefits to our health and longevity without question! Contratry to what you may think,...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Aug 21, 20244 min read


"How Tiny Steps Lead to Big Results"
I want to share the story of one of my long time clients and something he did this year that showed how our coaching approach at Zenergy...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Mar 7, 20243 min read


The Big Problem with the Scale: How It's Holding You Back Instead of Helping You
I've discussed this often with clients over the years and just had one this morning in regards to "that number" on the scale. "That...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Nov 21, 20237 min read


Stop "Shoulding" Yourself!
Nobody "should" do anything. Everyone CAN do anything, but no one "should" do anything. Are you with me??? Or have I lost you?? LOL I...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Nov 8, 20233 min read


"Little and Often"
The other day I read an excellent article from Dr John Berardi regarding stress and men's health. Within that article was something that...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jun 9, 20234 min read
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