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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


Reversing the Trend: Why Rest and Recovery Should Be Your Priority
Last week was one of the those life reminders that things will not always go our way and that those challenges (or less than ideal) times...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Nov 20, 20235 min read


A Real Habit that's Impacting our Health
Yes that's right - A real habit / daily practice that's impacting our health... in a NEGATIVE WAY. Matthew Inman (aka "The Oatmeal")...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Nov 13, 20233 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


I Did a BIG Thing...
It was mid August 2023. We were prepping for an upcoming busy 6+ weeks at the start of September for the new college soccer season, as...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Oct 30, 20234 min read


Cultivating Compassion and Inner Peace
After a long 7-weeks of VERY busy days/nights, I have now had the past two weeks to reflect, learn and begin to plan/prepare for next...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Oct 30, 20234 min read


The POWERFUL Thing Most People are NOT Doing
Our modern world is a world of MORE and NOW. We are led to the thinking that doing MORE will result in a "better" life; -More happiness...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Oct 27, 20232 min read


Don't miss the "Non-Perfect" Opportunities
Ok, it's kind of a misleading title in a way. I actually thought this particular day (in mid-October) was going to be a bit...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Oct 26, 20235 min read


The Freedom Experiment: What Happens When You Leave Your Phone in Another Room?
As with anything in life usually the most simplest of actions produce the BEST results. The question is; How often do we actually DO the...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Oct 24, 20232 min read


"Ah-Ha" Moments in Fasting
I am two months into experimenting with FASTING more than I ever have in my lifetime. It's a very different mindset than I was ever used...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Oct 19, 20237 min read


Unrealistic Expectations
Human beings DO NOT have infinite energy. Human beings were NOT designed to be "on" at all times. Nature (which includes our own...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Oct 15, 20235 min read


Deep Grounding & Mother Nature
I'm into my final week of a wildly busy, on the go, 6-weeks. I knew this coming into the fall that I was in for an intense 6-week period....

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Oct 13, 20236 min read


Halloween is coming - Time for a Scary Fact!
Wanna hear something scary, sad, frustrating and downright unreal??? I stepped into the fitness and health industry "back in the day", in...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Oct 4, 20232 min read


Embracing Simplicity: The Act of Slowing Down
Remember the old saying "When the student is ready, the teacher appears?" ... I feel like I'm constantly being reminded of that saying...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Aug 21, 20238 min read


Strong Foundation: Positive Health Practices
Remember "back in the day" when you felt off and it was simply "just an off" day and nothing more? Remember when you didn't instantly...

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


Health When Time Doesn't Matter
Time is something we wish we had more of in many ways. We try to cram so much into our days it feels like a never ending battle to "get...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jul 12, 20233 min read


The Forgotten Element of Healthy Living
Social media, the news, 'The Google', the man/woman at the gym and so many more sources of a mix-mash of health information always remind...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jul 6, 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


Client Stories: "Action Precedes Motivation"
"Action Precedes Motivation" Understanding these words are the absolute most powerful tool in your health toolbox. You can say this or...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jun 6, 20233 min read


The Argument for "Chunks of Time"
"I don't have time" is one of the primary reasons for not getting enough activity in our days. Here's the thing; I've been working in...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
May 18, 20235 min read
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