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Simply Fit By James Burns
I’m James Burns

Jim has always understood the benefits of exercise and is an advocate of helping schools build more activity time into student schedules to keep our children active and above all healthy. Jim is certified by the National Academy Of Sports Medicine (NASM) as a personal trainer and believes that exercise is the first step in reducing stress and becoming balanced mentally, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. As an educator Jim believes that knowledge is power and that everyone should understand the benefits of exercise. “I Trained For A Quadruple Bypass” (contained as part of this newsletter) explains his journey from the understanding one’s own health and how one can ready themselves physical, mentally, and spiritually and do so without fear. Having a history of heart disease and stroke in his family Jim has learned that we are not determined by our genetics we are only influenced, and we can change our response to the influence at any time.

Do Some Resistance Training

Do Some Resistance Training

Do Some Resistance Training Look online casually and you’ll find countless resistance training programs promising to help you get lean, build muscle, and be “beach-body ready” for summer or that upcoming vacation to Cancun. Then comes the equipment—which can create...

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Change Your Mind Before You Change Your Body

Change Your Mind Before You Change Your Body

When most people think about getting fit, they rush straight to the gym or the newest diet trend. But here’s the hard truth: if your mindset isn’t right, your body won’t follow. You’ve probably tried it before—joining a program, buying the supplements, maybe even...

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Weight Loss Without The Gimmicks: A Practical Guide

Weight Loss Without The Gimmicks: A Practical Guide

Why Losing Weight Feels So Hard With so many diet fads, it’s no wonder people get confused about what “eating healthy” really means. I’ll be honest — I’m not a dietician, and for half my life I didn’t eat particularly well. Over the years, I’ve probably lost and...

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Safe Training After Knee Replacements

Safe Training After Knee Replacements

A knee replacement can be life-changing—restoring mobility, reducing pain, and opening the door to activities that once felt impossible. But after surgery, the journey doesn’t end in the hospital or with physical therapy. Safe, ongoing training is essential for...

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The Sun, The Moon, And COVID

The Sun, The Moon, And COVID

There’s a rhythm to life that comes from rising early, stepping outside, putting in a full day’s work, and returning home in the evening. It’s not just about productivity. It’s about structure, purpose, and physical movement—things that ground us as human beings. For...

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