by Jim Burns | Oct 25, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
How daily habits and medical care can shape a healthier future When I looked at my family history, I saw more than names on a family tree. I saw heart attacks and strokes. My father, grandfather, uncle, and sister had faced cardiovascular disease. As I approached the...
by Jim Burns | Oct 3, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
We live in a world where we have become accustomed to prescriptions. Your blood pressure is high, and your doctor writes a prescription. Your cholesterol is elevated, and there may be a medication for that. You have pain, inflammation, difficulty sleeping, or another...
by Jim Burns | Sep 26, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
Most serious problems in life do not arrive with alarms sounding. They often enter quietly. They begin as small changes that seem insignificant at the time—a few extra pounds, a missed workout, a negative thought, an impatient response, a little resentment, or a...
by Jim Burns | Sep 21, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
A personal trainer’s job should involve much more than counting repetitions, selecting weights, and telling someone which exercise to perform next. One of the most important responsibilities of a trainer is helping clients understand why they are doing an exercise in...
by Jim Burns | Sep 18, 2026 | Be Simply Fit, Uncategorized
As we get older, maintaining muscle is important. But when it comes to preventing falls, simply having muscle may not be enough. We also need the ability to use that muscle quickly. That is where Type II muscle fibers become especially important. Type II fibers are...
