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...
by Jim Burns | Sep 5, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
One of the biggest mistakes people make when exercising is assuming that all pain means the same thing. It doesn’t. Pain is information. It is your body’s way of telling you that something is happening, but the reason for the pain can be very different from one...
by Jim Burns | Jul 20, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
One of the greatest obstacles to lifelong fitness isn’t an injury, arthritis, a bad back, or even a chronic health condition. It’s the belief that because you can’t do what you used to do, you shouldn’t do anything at all. Nothing could be...
by Jim Burns | May 30, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
Why Resistance Training Helps You Enjoy the Activities You Love Most people think of resistance training as something done by bodybuilders or athletes who want bigger muscles. The truth is far different. Resistance training is one of the most important things you can...
by Jim Burns | May 11, 2026 | Be Simply Fit, Uncategorized
Cardiac Recovery: What It Is, How to Measure It, and Why It Matters As a trainer who has spent years helping adults and seniors improve their health, I believe one of the most overlooked indicators of cardiovascular fitness is not how high your heart rate goes during...
