by James Burns | Mar 4, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
I often sayI that fitness is not just physical — it is mental, emotional, and even spiritual. In Be Simply Fit, he reminds us that exercise is one of the first steps toward becoming balanced in every dimension of life. If that is true — and it is — then exercise...
by James Burns | Mar 2, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
Exercise as Preventative Medicine for Shoulders, Hips, and Knees As we age, the goal of exercise changes. In our 20s and 30s, it might have been about performance. In our 40s and 50s, it may have shifted toward weight control or stress relief. But after 55, the...
by James Burns | Mar 2, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
If you’ve ever had blood work done, you’ve probably seen triglycerides listed on your lipid panel. Most people focus on cholesterol, but triglycerides deserve just as much attention. They play a big role in your overall heart and metabolic health. The good news is...
by James Burns | Mar 1, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
How unresolved emotions sabotage our health — and how movement helps heal Be Simply Fit Emotionally Let’s be perfectly clear: I am not talking about emotional intelligence here. I am talking about emotional fitness. Emotional fitness is the ability to feel and express...
by James Burns | Feb 24, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
A long time ago, I realized I was never going to be Arnold Schwarzenegger — and I certainly wasn’t going to be a professional baseball player, even though I once hoped I might. So I made a simple decision: I would just enjoy working out. For me, that meant running,...
by James Burns | Feb 23, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
“Just stay active.” It sounds simple. Encouraging, even. Doctors say it. Friends repeat it. Fitness influencers post it under photos of sunrise runs and color-coordinated gym outfits. The phrase carries the comforting promise that as long as we keep moving, everything...
