by Jim Burns | Sep 21, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
A personal trainer’s job should involve much more than counting repetitions, selecting weights, and telling someone which exercise to perform next. One of the most important responsibilities of a trainer is helping clients understand why they are doing an exercise in...
by Jim Burns | Aug 23, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
There is something incredibly powerful about doing the ordinary things in life over and over again. Get up. Make the bed. Take a shower. Get dressed. Have breakfast. Leave the house. Stop for a cup of coffee. Drive to work. Say good morning to the people you see every...
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 | Feb 10, 2026 | Be Simply Fit
As we grow older, exercise stops being about how much we can lift or how fast we can move—and starts being about how well we can live. One of the biggest mistakes seniors make is believing that one type of exercise is enough. Walking alone isn’t enough. Strength...
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...
