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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.
The Decade No One Prepares For (But Should)
How Are You Positioning Yourself “If you’re ready to think differently about aging, to stop starting over, and to build a body that can carry you through your final decade with strength and dignity… I’ll guide you. ”Saying LONGEVITY” is not just a reply prompt. It’s a...
The Marginal Decade: Why Your Future Depends on the Work You Do Now
Dr. Peter Attia has a simple but powerful idea that changes how you think about aging. He calls it the marginal decade. It is the last ten years of your life. Not a poetic concept, but a practical one. It is the decade when your physical abilities shrink fast and...
Why Staying Fit Feels So Hard — and What to Do About It
We all want to feel fit, trim, active, and vibrant — but for many people, that goal seems to drift further away with every passing year. You wake up stiff, short on time, and long on excuses. You know what you should do, but staying consistent feels like an uphill...
How Sleep, Stress, and Strength Training Work Together for Longevity
When it comes to living longer and living better, most people focus on one thing — diet, exercise, or medication. But true longevity isn’t built from one healthy habit. It’s the balance of three powerful forces: sleep, stress, and strength training. Each one affects...
I often tell my clients that it’s never too late to take charge of your health — and I mean that from experience. My story isn’t about vanity or chasing athletic perfection. It’s about survival, renewal, and learning firsthand that consistent exercise can literally...
The Power Of Compound Exercises
Introduction Compound exercises form the foundation of an effective strength-training program. Unlike isolation movements that target a single muscle, compound exercises engage multiple muscle groups and joints simultaneously. This combination not only improves...
How to Build a Workout Routine That Actually Sticks (For Beginners)
Starting a workout routine is easy. Sticking with it? That’s the hard part. If you’ve tried before and quit — you’re not lazy, and you’re not alone. The problem usually isn’t you. It’s the plan. Most beginner workout routines are either too intense, too complicated,...
How Sleep, Stress, and Strength Training Work Together for Longevity
When it comes to living longer and living better, most people focus on one thing — diet, exercise, or medication. But true longevity isn’t built from one healthy habit. It’s the balance of three powerful forces: sleep, stress, and strength training. Each one affects...
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...
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...