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 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...
by James Burns | Dec 27, 2025 | Be Simply Fit
I use the phrase “dying vertical” intentionally. It’s not meant to be dramatic—it’s meant to be directional. I believe we should all aim to live so fully, so physically capable, and so resilient that when the end eventually comes—whether at 90, 95, or beyond—we are...
by James Burns | Nov 9, 2025 | Be Simply Fit
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...
by James Burns | Oct 3, 2025 | Be Simply Fit
When it comes to building strength, improving mobility, and staying injury-free, your workout shouldn’t just be about random exercises. The best programs are built on foundational movement patterns—the ways your body naturally moves in daily life. Training these...
