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"A Harsh Truth"
"Harsh truth: You’re not seeing the results you want because you haven’t been consistent enough. And if you haven’t been consistent...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jul 102 min read


People will ONLY Change when THEY are Truly Ready
This is a complex rabbit whole statement without question: People will ONLY change when THEY are truly ready. We can approach this...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jul 82 min read


"Defining Your Wants and Don't Wants for Personal and Professional Growth"
Setting goals, working hard to achieve those goals and challenging yourself; All things we are constantly reminded of to be "good...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jul 32 min read


You Have a FREE Tool at Your Disposal Whenever you Need
I spoke about this in the spring of 2024 here on the Zen blog , and it continues to be a necessary dose of reality . Not to mention, it...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jul 22 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 14 min read


"Use it or Lose it" is VERY REAL
That phrase holds VERY true in our physiology. Why? Because the human body is a part of nature and Mother Nature has designed the most...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jun 302 min read


Losing the Ability to PLAY
PLAY is a fundamental component to being human. No wait - BEING ALIVE!!! Look at the animal kingdom on the whole and you see PLAY as an...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jun 292 min read


Don't Take Things Too Seriously All the Time
At the time of writing this, in our area we were experiencing the first HARD heat wave of the summer of 2025. 40C+ with the humidex. ...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jun 283 min read


Exercises are Exercises
We fall into the "all or nothing" approach with exercise and fitness all too often, in our modern world filled with comparison and...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jun 272 min read


Consider LESS vs More
Here's a quick question: What LITTLE bit can I do, consistently that will be EASY for me to fit into my days?? Most of us... 1) Don't...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jun 262 min read


The Impact of Positive Self-Talk
Only YOU know the conversations that are going on in your head each day. Let's be honest, it's probably for the best right? Many of us...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jun 255 min read


The Value of Patience in Achieving Long-Term Goals
I came across this quote with a picture of Usain Bolt, and whether he said it or not, I'm 100% on board with this: "I trained 4 years to...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jun 242 min read


Even Potentially Misleading Information can Help
I came across this piece of information, from a professional I follow: "Only 4% of Americans regularly strength train... Let that number...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jun 231 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 194 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 116 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 94 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 63 min read


A Modern Human Paradox
I had a common conversation the other day with a client who was experiencing some discomfort. The question I consistently ask...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
May 294 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? 🤔...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
May 235 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 224 min read
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