by Jim Burns | Jul 2, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
One of the greatest lessons I’ve learned after years of working with older adults is that our bodies are incredibly good at communicating with us—if we’re willing to listen. Unfortunately, many people don’t. A little soreness in the shoulder becomes...
by Jim Burns | Jun 27, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
Mental fitness takes many forms. We often think of it as reducing stress, controlling anxiety, or learning to think positively. While those things are certainly important, true mental fitness also involves how we treat the people who mean the most to us. It is...
by Jim Burns | Jun 27, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
One of the greatest dangers to emotional fitness is believing that the world owes us something. We see this in children when they develop a sense of entitlement, but adults can fall into the same trap. When we receive things without effort or begin to expect them, it...
by Jim Burns | Jun 20, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
When most people think about fitness, they think about structured exercise such as walking on a treadmill, lifting weights, attending a fitness class, or riding a bike. While these activities are important, there is another powerful factor that influences health,...
by Jim Burns | Jun 14, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
When most people think about exercise, they think about weight loss, strength, or improving their health. While those outcomes are certainly important, there are three principles that I believe are even more important to long-term success. I call them the Three C’s of...
