Be Simply Fit

Have you ever promised yourself you’d exercise more, eat better, or finally stick with a healthy routine—only to lose momentum a few days later? It’s easy to blame yourself. But lasting change takes more than a strong burst ofwillpower. Today, we’re exploring how to make healthy choices easier through small, repeatable actions, supportive surroundings, and routines that fit your life. Taking respo...

We live in a world of prescriptions. If your blood pressure is high, your doctor may write a prescription. If your cholesterol is elevated, there may be a medication to help. You take that prescription to the pharmacy, they fill it,and you take it home. But today, I want to talk about one prescription that no pharmacy can fill for you . Exercise. Your doctor can recommend it. A physical therapist...

When we exercise, it’s important to understand more than simply how to perform a movement. We should alsounderstand why we’re doing it. Which muscles are working? How does the exercise improve balance, strength, mobility, or posture? Most importantly, how can it help us perform everyday activities more safely and independently? In today’s episode, Jim explores the functional purpose behind several...

In this episode of Be Simply Fit a discussion takes place regarding the benefits of using The Be Simply Fit Store's Products The Be Simply Fit Store offers a diverse collection of fitness and nutrition guides specifically designed for older adults and those seeking practical wellness solutions. Created by specialist Jim Burns, these resources address common health concerns such as joint pain,...

Change is not easy. In fact, it can be extremely difficult, especially when we have spent a lifetime climbing theladder of success only to discover, after years of struggling, that the ladder may have been leaning against the wrong wall. Understanding change can help us appreciate the process and keep us from making decisions based solely onimpulse and emotion. Change rarely occurs all at once. It...

Food Noise: Are You Really Hungry? Let me ask you a question. How often do you think about food when you aren't actually hungry? Maybe you just finished dinner, but you're already thinking about dessert. You're watching television and suddenly you want something salty. You walk into the kitchen, see a bag of cookies, and before you know it, you're reaching for one. Your stomach was...

When something hurts, what do youdo? Do you stop exercising completely? Do you try to push through it? Or do you assume that because you're getting older, pain is simply something you have tolive with? The answer depends on why you're hurting . In today's episode, we're going to talk about what I call the three kinds of pain : pain caused by a condition, such as spinal stenosis, ar...

How does someone gain 20, 30, or even 40 pounds without really noticing it? Usually, it doesn't happen overnight. It happens a pound at a time. In today's episode, we're talking about something I call “creeping obesity” —the gradual weight gain that can occur when we add just one or two pounds a month, month after month, year after year. One pound doesn't seem like much. But one pound a month can...

This episode gives the listener the tools necessary to help prepare their children or students for the true game oflife. Playground politics is  about preparation for life. Children need safe opportunities to experience winning, losing, negotiating, cooperating, disagreeing, making friends, solving problems, and recognizing the abilities ofothers. They need adults who protect themfrom genuine harm...

You know There is real power in simply showing up. Getting out of bed. Getting dressed. Leaving the house. Going to work. Exercising. Talking with other people. Doing the ordinary things that make up an ordinary day. They may not seem important, but repeated day after day,these simple actions create something we all need: structure,stability, confidence, and a sense of purpose. In today’s world, c...

Spinal stenosis can change the way you live your life. I know because I am dealing with it myself. For someone who believes strongly in exercise, strength, and remaining physically independent, being told that the spinal canal has narrowed and may be putting pressure on nerves can be frustrating. Walking may hurt. Standing may hurt. Pain can travel into the buttock or leg. Activities that were onc...

When Did Movement Become Optional? Cognitive Dissonance, Exercise, and a Culture of Comfort We all know exercise is good for us. We know movement strengthens the heart, preserves muscle, supports mental health, and helps us remain independent. Yet millions of Americans continue to live increasingly sedentary lives. Why is there such a disconnect between what we know and what we actually do? In thi...

In today's episode of the Be Simply Fit Podcast , we're going to talk about why heavy resistance training becomes increasingly important as we age—and why buildingand maintaining muscle may be one of the best investments you can make in your future health. Muscle isn't just about looking strong. It's metabolically active tissue. It helps your body use energy, improves insulin sensi...

Before we dive into today's episode, I want you to think back to your own childhood. Can you remember the feeling of racing your friends down the street, climbing trees, riding your bike until the sun went down, or spending an entire afternoon outside without ever looking at a screen? We didn't call it exercise—we called it playing. Yet those simple moments were building stronger hearts, s...

What if your greatest health challenge became thebeginning of your greatest comeback? In this deeply personal episode of the Be SimplyFit Podcast , I share the story of how I prepared for quadruple bypass surgery at the age of 68—and why that experience forever changed the way I think about exercise, longevity, and taking control of my health. Growing up with a family history of heart disease, Ibe...

Welcome to the Be Simply Fit Podcast ,where we help you build strength, improve your health, and enjoy life at every age. My name is Jim Burns, and I am a NASM Certified PersonalTrainer and Behavior Change Specialist, and today we're talking about something that every one of us will eventually face—injury, arthritis, or simply the changes that come with aging. When that happens, it's easy...

In this episode Jim discusses how we can trade gym machines for physical autonomy. When most people think about working with a personal trainer, they think about motivation, accountability, or getting a great workout. But there’s another form of supportthat’s just as important— instrumental support . It’s the ability to learn the skills, techniques, and confidence needed to continue exercising suc...

What if your running shoes aren't really the heavy part? In this episode of the Be Simply Fit Podcast , we explore the invisible weight that so many people carry into every workout. For many, it's not a lack of motivation, discipline, or willpower that makes exercise difficult—it's years of emotional baggage, limiting beliefs, past failures, fear of judgment, negative self-talk, or the...

What if one small decision today could completely change your future? In this episode of Be Simply Fit , Jim Burns explores the powerful concept of the Butterfly Effect and how it applies to your health and fitness journey. Just as tiny events in nature can create extraordinary outcomes over time, the small choices we make every day—taking a walk, lifting a weight, eating a healthy meal, or simply...

What exactly is a deadlift? The deadlift is a compound exercise where you lift a weight—usually a barbell—off the ground until you’re standing tall, then lower it back down. It sounds simple, right? But don’t let its simplicity fool you. The deadlift recruits multiple muscle groups at once, including your hamstrings, glutes, back, core, and even your grip strength. It’s called a “deadlift” because...

This 90 minute Pod Course provides you with ways to achieve balance in your life and help manage the stress that everyone seems to experience. Understand that some stress is good and kids need to experience it at age appropriate levels. It’s the management of the stress that seems to elude us and causes a great many health related problems that can take their toll on our bodies. We will be discuss...

Today, the average life expectancy of an American is 76.4 years, and in 2023 over 70,000 Americans reached their 100th birthday. But in the Blue Zones, or regions of the world where people live exceptionally long lives, individuals are ten times more likely to live to 100. These places—specifically the Barbagia region of Sardinia, Italy, Okinawa, Japan, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; and Icaria, Gr...

Forest is an entrepreneur, speaker, and founder/CEO of Camplight and board member of Digital Detox where he leads global initiatives for digital wellness. With a customer base in over 90 countries and a deep passion for improving the relationship society has with technology, Forest travels the world to better understand how technology impacts our lives.  At Camplight, Forest strives to help parent...

Exercise is great for staying in shape and maintaining your health physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. The problem is as we get older we are never sure of the volume, or the intensity of the exercise and we can over or underdue our routine leaving us either exhausted or frustrated. Well take heart in this episode of consistently fit I outline a a short program for you. This works a...

The content in this podcast is for informational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. Please consult your doctor regarding any dietary changes. What to eat, when to eat, and how to eat, all questions that people ask when considering weight loss, longevity, and exercise. This episode of Consistently Fit provides some answers both emperically, and experientially. Take...