by James Burns | Jan 12, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
Have you ever wondered why your parents did some of the things they did? I did—many times. My dad had so many regimented habits that, as a kid, I thought he had a screw loose or something. I’m only going to talk about two of those habits here, because there are far...
by James Burns | Jan 9, 2026 | Be Simply Fit, Uncategorized
Insulin sensitivity describes how well your body responds to insulin, the hormone that moves sugar (glucose) from your bloodstream into your cells to be used for energy. Think of insulin like a key 🔑 Good insulin sensitivity: The key works easily. A small amount of...
by James Burns | Jan 8, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
When most people think about flexibility, they think about hamstrings, hips, or maybe their lower back. Very few think about their ankles. But as a trainer who works almost exclusively with adults 55+, I can tell you this with confidence: Your ankles may be the quiet...
by James Burns | Jan 6, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
For years, older adults have been told to “take it easy.” Light weights. High reps. Gentle movements. While well-intentioned, that advice has quietly contributed to one of the biggest threats to healthy aging: loss of strength, loss of power, and loss of confidence in...
by James Burns | Jan 5, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
I just turned 71, and if there’s one question I hear more than any other, it’s this: How much exercise is enough at my age? The short answer may surprise you. Enough exercise is the amount that keeps you physically capable, emotionally steady, and mentally...
