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Overall lifestyle and the health practices we implement most days of the week, will promote (or decrease) health benefits.


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 24, 20254 min read


Resilience Cannot be Achieved when you Practice Avoidance
It was a hot day (as we've had many of this summer). I had the opportunity to get a run in after lunch before doing some work from home....

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jul 14, 20256 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 1, 20254 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 19, 20254 min read


What if...?
There's a sticking point for too many people that is, their own mind . When hear the words health and fitness, we immediately jump to...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jun 11, 20256 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 9, 20254 min read


Prioritizing Health Over Hustle
I came across a quote that was excellent and relating to discussions I have often with clients surrounding taking time for themselves...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jun 6, 20253 min read


Healing from Within: Healing Activities for a Happier You
How often do you do an activity for the sole purpose of feeling GOOD? How often do you do an activity for the purpose of HEALING? ๐ค...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
May 23, 20255 min read


Guest Post: "A Pause in the Rain: Exploring the Soul of Nature"
Very excited to share this guest post with our Zen Blog followers. I'm in love with this!
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May 22, 20254 min read


โWhen YOU are proud of yourself, YOU hold all the powerโ
I'm currently reading "The Let Them Theory" by Mel Robbins. Personally, there's some much needed things to hear and begin practicing...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Apr 23, 20252 min read


Breaking Down Reality: Physical Activity Time vs Phone Use
"I have no time" is one of the primary reasons for not being active and moving our bodies. As with anything in our health, the answer...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Apr 1, 20253 min read


How Flexible Are You?
Although physical flexibility is a good thing, that's not what we're talking about here - Got ya! ๐ I want to pose the question about...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Mar 31, 20254 min read


What Do we Need in our Approach to Deep Health as we Age?
Back in 2022 I shared a post on the topic of age . I more recently shared a post not about aging but rather the stories we tell...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Mar 10, 20254 min read


Take Control: Setting Boundaries for Protecting Your Time
I just came back from my teeth cleaning here in town with my dental hygenist, Tasha. She had a student with her today from Canadore...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Feb 28, 20256 min read


Winter Wonderland, Tea and Batman
I know many of you simply clicked this post to figure out what that title is all about. Other than the well known fact that I AM...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Feb 4, 20255 min read


Client Story: When you Discover a Simple Shift in Habit to Create Positive Change
Hey! Remember that post about my self-diagnosed insomniac client I posted recently? If yes! - Thanks for reading it! Carry on here......

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jan 24, 20254 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 23, 20258 min read


Client Story: The "Forgotten Feels" - Why Feeling Healthy Can Catch Us Off Guard
I received an amazing email from a client last week (I love when clients share these thoughts with me). ๐ This is how the email started:...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jan 22, 20253 min read


How can we prioritize our well-being in the age of advancing technology?
Modern humans are pulling further away from our evolutionary roots. We have incredible technology available to us and though we struggle...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jan 21, 20256 min read


Reading Books Taught me about my Health Practices (but not in the way you think!)
I've always enjoyed reading. Granted there was a time in my life (high school) where reading wasn't overly prominent, I've rekindled the...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jan 15, 20256 min read
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