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Client Story: Try ... But not too Hard
A client story from a proud Coach: I've shared stories about this client before in our Facebook group and YouTube channel for various...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Feb 17, 20233 min read


Insomnia & Simple Actions
Client Story from a proud coach... This client started working with me in November and it's been an absolute pleasure to have her a part...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Feb 10, 20233 min read


Giving a Number Less Emphasis and Power: A Client Story
Human beings are data driven beings now aren't we? Numbers are all around us in our world; finances, business, lifestyle (bills,...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Feb 10, 20233 min read


It's Ok to be Satisfied
I've had two very cool things happen today with two seperate people, and both situations were reminders that it's ok to be happy with...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jan 25, 20233 min read


Improve your Health with the GSPA Model
Yep. GSPA. Not sure how to pronounce this acronym... but there its - GSPA. GSPA stands for: Goals ~ Skills ~ Practices ~ Actions This...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jan 19, 20232 min read


"We're Talking About Practice"
To quote Alan Iverson, from the infamous interview back in in the early 2000's, "We're talking about practice. Not the game... not the...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jan 18, 20234 min read


"I Don't like Doing Exercise"
Full disclosure: I couldn't think of a better title, and it's hopefully a little bit of click-bait! LOL This is something I've heard...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Dec 14, 20223 min read


We have more than ever; yet we're failing
Not the most wonderful title to a post is it? Honestly though, why should we sugarcoat it? -We are living longer than ever in human...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Dec 8, 20223 min read


The Myth of "Perfect Balance"
We all seek balance in various ways in our daily lives. Many of us seek that "Work-Life" balance, don't we? The thing is, there is no one...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Dec 8, 20224 min read


Change your Mind - Change your Health
My clients will be nodding their heads, knowing I'm a big proponent of small changes over time for the WIN! No more "Go Big or Go Home"...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Dec 6, 20222 min read


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...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Nov 29, 20225 min read


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 Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Nov 10, 20223 min read


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 Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Nov 8, 20223 min read


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 Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Oct 13, 20224 min read


"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 Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Oct 6, 20225 min read


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 Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Sep 19, 20225 min read


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 Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Aug 3, 20224 min read


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 Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jul 25, 20223 min read


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 Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jul 21, 20224 min read


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 Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jun 22, 20223 min read
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