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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


More than Carbs, Protein and Fat
Let's not dive too deep into the "nitty gritty, down and dirty" science kind of nutrition talk eh? You know why? Most of us don't need...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jun 9, 20222 min read


Everyday Life is Just the Same
Catchy title I know? (Best I could think of... hehe). It's true though! One of my many hobbies and interests is fly fishing. My in-laws...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jun 9, 20223 min read


Thinking "Ass-Backwards"
Have you ever stepped back to think how ASS-BACKWARDS we think about our health and daily lifestyle sometimes?? It's a common...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
May 16, 20223 min read


Food for Thought: "Is weather really THE reason?"
How many of you reading this have said "I'm a fair weather person" or used the elements as an excuse to not be active outdoors? "It's too...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
May 11, 20222 min read


A Band of Three Superheroes
This is a story that will fill you with negative emotions; Sadness, anger, frustration, disgust... but it will also fill you with joy,...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
May 10, 20224 min read


Healthy lifestyle can Create Memories
Adapting healthy lifestyle practices can truly create memories you wouldn't even think of! It's just another positive outcome of taking...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jan 7, 20222 min read


Mother Nature's lessons from the Trail
Yep! Yet another trail running post. I can't help it. I love that I've rekindled my love for the trails, by finding somewhere that's...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Oct 20, 20215 min read


Reconnecting with the Trails
Since late August of this year, I've been slowly reconnecting with the local trails. I used to run the area regularly at least 2-3 times...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Oct 12, 20214 min read


Start NOW, not "tomorrow"
We've all said it; "I'll start doing that tomorrow". I've heard it plenty of times in the past twenty years working with clients. I...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Sep 8, 20211 min read


Easy FIRST!
Our society is ALL or NOTHING. Our world is an "always on" type place. Health on the other hand, doesn't work that way. Mother Nature...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Sep 2, 20213 min read


Find YOUR Balance
Can you relate to this picture? Have you burned yourself out before? I sure have! ... A few times in my career actually. ...It's not fun...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Sep 1, 20213 min read


"Don't Judge a Book by it's Cover"
I am becoming more outspoken about this statement as I work through my own struggles over the past couple years. "DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Sep 1, 20214 min read


Workout Simplicity - Part 2
As in part 1 my "travels" the past few days since the humidity is dying has been absolutely awesome! Here's the premise.... JUST GO. ...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Aug 31, 20212 min read


Workout Simplicity- Part 1
The beauty of simplicity is... It's simple. It takes little effort to make things happen. It's enjoyable. It gives a refreshing feeling...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Aug 31, 20211 min read


OMM - One Moment Meditation
I enjoy exploring and practicing meditation. More and more research comes out constantly on the benefits of it. But, like most of you...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Aug 25, 20213 min read


"Health is more than Reps, Sets & Broccoli"
I was doing up a post for our Zenergy Health & Lifestyle Facebook group and this just came out as I typed... "Health is more than reps,...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Aug 24, 20212 min read


Mother Nature; Our Best Teacher
Every year for the past 6 years or so, we go backcountry camping a couple times per year, to our little slice of Heaven; Site #70 at...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Aug 23, 20214 min read
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