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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


A Barrier that can be Taken Down
I'm 3/4 of the way through, Cal Newport's book "Deep Work" (2016). It's fantastic! Not only that, but think for a minute that Cal wrote...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Feb 16, 20235 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


Learning is REAL ~ Failure is a MYTH
Mr B.B. King said it himself... Those are some powerful words, Mr King. Let them settle with you for a minute. WHATEVER you learn is...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jan 27, 20233 min read


Creatures of Habit
Human beings are creatures of habit without question. Quite often, our habits build so slowly and progressively, that over time we don't...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jan 23, 20233 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


2023 Guide to Cut Through the BS!
I will make a prediction: 2023 WILL NOT be slowing down the noise out there regarding our health and "how we should get healthy". Most...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Dec 30, 20224 min read


What are YOU Learning about YOURSELF?
It's very easy to get caught up in the noise isn't it? It's loud. It's constant. And it's everywhere today. Every marketing campaign,...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Dec 30, 20224 min read


Shift Gears on your New Year's Resolutions
I'm not a new year's resolution guy. I have a few reasons I'm not big on them; 1) It puts things off until "later". We're good at this...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Dec 28, 20225 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


More Irony and Mindset when it comes to our Health
If you didn't get a chance to check out my recent post , take a few minutes to read it over as this is a follow up thought to that...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Dec 12, 20222 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


"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


"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 Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Sep 16, 20223 min read
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