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...
by Jim Burns | Jan 5, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
I just turned 71, and if there’s one question I hear more than any other, it’s this: How much exercise is enough at my age? The short answer may surprise you. Enough exercise is the amount that keeps you physically capable, emotionally steady, and mentally...
by Jim Burns | Jan 1, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
Wellness is not about perfection. It is not about doing everything right all the time. In a Be Simply Fit way, wellness is about building a lifestyle that supports your body, mind, and values in simple, consistent ways. True wellness shows up in how you move, how you...
by Jim 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...
