by James Burns | Mar 22, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
Zone 2 training has become one of the most talked-about approaches in fitness—and for good reason. It represents a powerful, sustainable way to improve cardiovascular health, increase endurance, and support long-term vitality, especially for adults over 50. At its...
by James Burns | Mar 18, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
By Jim Burns – Be Simply Fit™ A walk into most gyms will reveal a common scene among older adults: light dumbbells, slow repetitions, and a cautious approach to resistance training. While this may feel safe—and in some cases it is appropriate—it often falls short of...
by James Burns | Mar 14, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
By Jim Burns, NASM CPT – Be Simply Fit Many people believe that once they have coronary bypass surgery their exercise days are over. In reality, the opposite is true. Exercise becomes more important than ever. I know this not from theory, but from personal experience....
by James Burns | Mar 8, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
In recent years, scientists and physicians have begun paying closer attention to something that plays a powerful role in our health but that most people have never heard of—the vagus nerve. This remarkable nerve is a central part of the body’s parasympathetic nervous...
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...
