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Derek
Oct 13, 20224 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...
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Derek
Oct 6, 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...
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Derek
Sep 19, 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...
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Derek
Sep 16, 20223 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."...
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Derek
Sep 9, 20225 min read
The Acropolis - Creating Memories on Step at a Time
The Acropolis of Athens. Home of the famous, Parthenon and several other ancient Greek structures that date back to the fifth century...
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Derek
Aug 3, 20224 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...
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Derek
Jul 25, 20223 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,...
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Derek
Jul 21, 20224 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...
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Derek
Jun 22, 20223 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....
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Derek
Jun 9, 20222 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...
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Derek
Jun 9, 20223 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...
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Derek
May 16, 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...
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Derek
May 11, 20222 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...
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Derek
May 10, 20224 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,...
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Derek
Jan 7, 20222 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...
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Derek
Oct 20, 20215 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...
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Derek
Oct 12, 20214 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...
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Derek
Sep 8, 20211 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...
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Derek
Sep 2, 20213 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...
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Derek
Sep 1, 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...
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