by Jim Burns | Feb 2, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
When people think about getting stronger, they usually think about muscles. Bigger muscles. Stronger muscles. More toned muscles. But there’s another part of the body that quietly determines how strong, stable, and pain-free we really are—and that’s the tendon....
by Jim Burns | Jan 27, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
Yesterday, I slipped while shoveling snow in my driveway. No drama. No slow-motion heroics. Just that sudden moment where your feet go one way and your body goes another. In a split second, I was down—landing hard on my right shoulder. Here’s the part that matters. I...
by Jim Burns | Jan 21, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
In today’s health and fitness world, GLP-1 medications and low glycemic index (GI) diets are often discussed as tools for weight loss and blood sugar control. While both aim to solve the same problem—unstable blood sugar, overeating, and excess body fat—they work in...
by Jim Burns | Jan 9, 2026 | Be Simply Fit, Uncategorized
Insulin sensitivity describes how well your body responds to insulin, the hormone that moves sugar (glucose) from your bloodstream into your cells to be used for energy. Think of insulin like a key 🔑 Good insulin sensitivity: The key works easily. A small amount of...
by Jim Burns | Jan 6, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
For years, older adults have been told to “take it easy.” Light weights. High reps. Gentle movements. While well-intentioned, that advice has quietly contributed to one of the biggest threats to healthy aging: loss of strength, loss of power, and loss of confidence in...
