Be Simply Fit

From a parents perspective it is critical to deal with their child using rules and regualtions and compassion and understanding. From an adult child's perspective the same needs to be accomplished with our parents and visa versa. From the schools perspective at times parents have to be managed like one of the kids. From all perspectives everyone needs to ge consistently fit. The young parents...

Happiness comes from the word "Happens," so what happens in life can make a difference as to whether you are going to be happy or not. So when anyone says these things will make you happy, try and understand why they won't. We are all only a compilation of what people have said to us and what people have done to us. So if happiness eludes you try and determine what negative thoughts...

Stop working out. Make a lifestyle change and just walk everyday. Do it in small bits and pieces and before you know it you will be at 10,000 steps. Research has proven that those who walk between 6-9000 steps per day reduce their chances of a heart attack and stroke by 60%. Get moving. Contact Jim: besimplyfit23@gmail.com Take The Course: Stress Management Through Balance

Do we fear the spiritual dimension or do we embrace it and use it as a tool to help us overcome fear, worry, and anxiety? This episode of Consistently Fit addresses the need for the spiritual dimension but also helps the listener understand the need for change from the inside out and why permanent help is far more important than temporary relief. Also please consider taking the 5 hour course on St...

By keeping fitness simple the greater the chances that your exercise routine will be more consistent and enjoyable. You will achieve measureable results when you practice high intensity with low frequency especially as you age. Join me in this podcast as I cover the three most important exercises that you need to do as you age to improve your longevity.

In order to understand the benefits of fitness we have to have a starting point, this podcast will help with that. Also we have to understand that in order for our kids to remain fit for a lifetime we have to begin instruction at a young age. Join me as we cover the basics of fitness and why it might be easier than you think.

We are only influenced by our genetics not determined. We can change that narrative any time. Take a listen and discover how.

Often we are plagued by our past and the the thoughts of certain events can affect us for a lifetime. Those who are bullied are often at a loss as to what to do to overcome the challenges that come with thought control. We are all responsible for our thoughts, words, actions, attitudes, and motives. Dealing with our thoughts will help prevent negative words and actions from exploding onto the seen...

Although I refer to items in this episode of Anti Bullying 101 as tips and strategies they really should be viewed as a way of life for any teacher or administrator. These insights can be used by anyone in education as a survival guide and it will help them with the onslaught of disrespect and irresponsibility that we see in students, parents, and yes at times some of our colleagues. We all need a...

Nothing is more important than your health. Often we believe that we have to be a gym rat in order to stay in shape; not so. Listen in as Certified Personal Trainer Jim Burns offers some advice on how to be well and stay well.

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These activities can be used by teachers, parents, and caregivers. They are designed to help improve school climate and reduce the incidence of bullying in the home or at school.

After the Central Regional incident some weeks back I decided that it might be a nice idea to do an interview with a middle schooler. It was pretty easy to do because I had a pretty good natural resource in the house and that was my daughter Zoe. Her thoughts didn't surprise me; she hasn't been jaded by the trials of life and still believes that love, joy, peace and patience is the answer....

Andi Kay is the founder of The Bloom Foundation which is a 501c3 organization designed to  help teen girls overcome bullying and build emotional resilience and bloom into confidence as leaders. Instead of preventative measures, Bloom exists to help girls process and cope in a safe and supportive space so they can grow through what they go through. Working with licensed therapists, the foundat...

Growing up with Hydrocephalus took the ordinary out of Kate’s childhood. Numerous surgeries, countless doctor visits and relentless recovery periods had become her norm. But through it all, one thing kept her thriving – the power of resilience in extraordinary circumstances. Building her life around finding incredible possibility on the other side of challenge has kept her driven and ultimately he...

Ann Purcell is a philanthropist, award-winning author, and songwriter. Her latest publication is Tender Flower of Heaven , which is a collection of 130 poems. Ann has been a full-time teacher of Transcendental Meditation since 1973, teaching Transcendental Meditation and advanced courses in many countries around the world. In addition, she has worked on curricula and course development for univers...

The superintendent of the New Jersey school district where a 14-year-old freshman died by suicide 48 hours after video of bullying surfaced online has resigned, a day after funeral services were held for teenager. Adriana Kuch was found dead a week from Friday following a premeditated bullying incident in which four school mates allegedly ganged up to either attack the high schooler or record the...

Listen in as Jim shares some ways to keep things simple when it comes down to getting and staying healthy. A healthy person has better self esteem and is less apt to bully harass or intimidate others. Keeping aware of where you stand everyday in the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual areas of your life. Take advantage of the course link below:  Stress Management Through Balance. &nbsp...

Well it's nice to be here with my listeners. Considering the alternative I am grateful to be be here and to continuing doing what I love most. Just last Monday I went through quadruple bypass surgery known by many as CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting). For me that was four grafts. No heart damage, and a new lease on life. Please listen in and get the details of why everyone needs to understand...

The Spiritual Dimension Of Life Proverbs 30: 17 KJV "The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it."  What does this mean in very practical terms? If an individual grows up in life with a mocking and contemptible attitude toward their father and despises to obey their mother they will lose th...

Bullying has become epidemic in our schools, and no matter how you slice it, this behavior has gotten out of hand. Teachers, administrators, and parents are all looking to something that will just make the problem go away. There is not one program or intervention that will stop bullying. It takes a concerted effort of teachers, administrators, parents, and students to help create a climate of resp...

Often we don't consider how important we are to our family and at times our friends. Whether we want to believe it or not we are the goose that lays the golden eggs. We can't become so anxious and impatient for all the eggs that we kill the goose in the process. We need to care for ourselves and help our family care for one another. We also need to teach our children some lifelong skills that will...

It never ceases to amaze me how we can believe that an actor/actress on a commercial is really the character he or she portrayed on a sitcom. I was watching TV some years ago and Roseanne Barr was doing a commercial on Retro-TV talking about the importance of having dinner at the “family table.” So the commercial flashed back to her and John Goodman on a Roseanne episode sitting at the dinner tabl...

From a disadvantaged youth to a successful entrepreneur, Tyler Copenhaver-Heath cut his teeth learning what it takes to succeed in the world of small business. With an MBA behind his name and the formal scientific experience of a biochemistry undergrad, Tyler Copenhaver-Heath has cultivated a multi-disciplined mastery that helps him think outside the box. In 2013, Tyler started his first company A...

I had the pleasure of speaking with Toby Karten on The RTC Teacher Toolbox podcast and discovered during this interview that her knowledge base about inclusion and bullying is off the charts. Toby is one of the most positive and passionate people you will ever meet and she can truly turn lemons into lemonade.  Toby is an award-winning special educator, dynamic presenter, and author who is pas...