by Jim Burns | Mar 2, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
If you’ve ever had blood work done, you’ve probably seen triglycerides listed on your lipid panel. Most people focus on cholesterol, but triglycerides deserve just as much attention. They play a big role in your overall heart and metabolic health. The good news is...
by Jim Burns | Mar 1, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
How unresolved emotions sabotage our health — and how movement helps heal Be Simply Fit Emotionally Let’s be perfectly clear: I am not talking about emotional intelligence here. I am talking about emotional fitness. Emotional fitness is the ability to feel and express...
by Jim Burns | Feb 23, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
“Just stay active.” It sounds simple. Encouraging, even. Doctors say it. Friends repeat it. Fitness influencers post it under photos of sunrise runs and color-coordinated gym outfits. The phrase carries the comforting promise that as long as we keep moving, everything...
by Jim Burns | Feb 18, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
How Movement Protects the Aging Brain By Jim Burns, NASM-CPT, CES, Senior Fitness Specialist Be Simply Fit – Manahawkin, NJ Most seniors worry about losing their memory more than losing their strength. We talk about heart disease. We talk about arthritis. We talk...
by Jim Burns | Feb 15, 2026 | Be Simply Fit, Uncategorized
Why Understanding the Difference Matters — Especially If You’re on Heart Medication As a trainer who has had a quadruple bypass and understands what it means to train with cardiac history, I have learned something very important: How hard you feel you’re working and...
