by Jim Burns | May 14, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
As a personal trainer who works with many adults over the age of 55, I have developed a very practical philosophy about stretching. I believe stretching is extremely important, but I also believe it should be done primarily after exercise, not before it. Before...
by Jim 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 Jim Burns | Mar 2, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
Exercise as Preventative Medicine for Shoulders, Hips, and Knees As we age, the goal of exercise changes. In our 20s and 30s, it might have been about performance. In our 40s and 50s, it may have shifted toward weight control or stress relief. But after 55, the...
by Jim Burns | Feb 24, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
A long time ago, I realized I was never going to be Arnold Schwarzenegger — and I certainly wasn’t going to be a professional baseball player, even though I once hoped I might. So I made a simple decision: I would just enjoy working out. For me, that meant running,...
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...
