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 23, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
One of the biggest misconceptions about exercise is the belief that you need an hour in the gym for it to matter. The truth is, sometimes the hardest part of exercise is simply getting started. Many people feel tired, unmotivated, overwhelmed, or physically sluggish...
by Jim Burns | Apr 28, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
A quadruple bypass surgery can sound like the end of the road for many people—but in reality, it can become the beginning of a long and meaningful second chapter. The story of Ray Hildridge proves exactly that. Ray underwent a quadruple coronary bypass in 1982 at just...
by Jim Burns | Apr 24, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
Walk into any gym and you’ll see people focused on one thing—moving weight. Heavier dumbbells, bigger plates, more resistance. And while strength matters, the real purpose of lifting weights often gets lost. It’s not about the weight itself. It’s about what that...
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...
