by James Burns | Feb 22, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
Statins are among the most widely prescribed medications in modern medicine. They are primarily used to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke. Since their introduction in the late 20th century, statins...
by James Burns | Feb 18, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
How Movement Protects the Aging Brain By Jim Burns, NASM-CPT, CES, Senior Fitness Specialist Be Simply Fit – Manahawkin, NJ Most seniors worry about losing their memory more than losing their strength. We talk about heart disease. We talk about arthritis. We talk...
by James Burns | Feb 15, 2026 | Be Simply Fit, Uncategorized
Why Understanding the Difference Matters — Especially If You’re on Heart Medication As a trainer who has had a quadruple bypass and understands what it means to train with cardiac history, I have learned something very important: How hard you feel you’re working and...
by James Burns | Feb 14, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
Why Lower Body Strength Is the Key to Independence After 55 By Jim Burns, NASM-CPT | Be Simply Fit | Ocean Acres, NJ If I could only train one area of the body for the rest of my life, it would be the legs. Not the arms.Not the chest.Not even the core. The legs....
by James Burns | Feb 10, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
As we grow older, exercise stops being about how much we can lift or how fast we can move—and starts being about how well we can live. One of the biggest mistakes seniors make is believing that one type of exercise is enough. Walking alone isn’t enough. Strength...
by James Burns | Feb 7, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
(And What Actually Helps) Many older adults know that exercise is “good for them,” yet still struggle to stay active. This isn’t due to laziness or lack of discipline. In most cases, it’s driven by fear, confusion, discomfort, or past experiences that make movement...
