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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 Importance Of SMART Goals In Your Fitness Journey
The Importance of SMART Goals Setting goals is a fundamental part of personal growth, behavior change, and long-term success. Whether the aim is improving health, advancing a career, or developing new skills, goals provide direction and purpose. However, not all goals...
Balance Problems & Falls: Why They Matter More Than You Think
For many older adults, balance problems are one of the most concerning — and least talked about — health issues. A stumble on a curb, a slip in the bathroom, or a missed step on the stairs may seem minor in the moment, but falls are one of the leading causes of...
Understanding Systemic Inflamation
Why It Happens and How Boomers Can Prevent It** Systemic inflammation is one of the most important—yet least understood—drivers of aging. Unlike the temporary redness or swelling that happens when you sprain an ankle or cut your finger, systemic inflammation is...
Why You Can’t Out Train a Bad Diet
Most people who struggle with their weight have tried the same approach at least once. They work out harder. They stay longer at the gym. They sweat more. They try to “burn off” a weekend of bad eating or a pattern of daily indulgences. It feels reasonable. It feels...
The Health Of The Baby Boomers
Many baby boomers are facing serious health challenges in their 60s and 70s, and too many are passing away earlier than they should. It is not because they are weaker or because the world suddenly changed overnight. It is because they grew up in a time when stress was...
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...