Craig Cox
LATEST STORIES
PUMPING IRONY: A Question of Balance
You get old, you fall, you die. But there are alternatives.
PUMPING IRONY: Affairs of the Heart
News of George W. Bush’s heart surgery left me thinking that my slacker fitness routine might be OK after all.
PUMPING IRONY: The Olives of Wrath
My distaste for olives probably will not affect my life span.
PUMPING IRONY: A World Away From Workouts
After a weeklong vacation, I need to convince myself that it’s time to get back to my fitness regimen.
PUMPING IRONY: A Little Weight Gain
Can 5 pounds make a real difference in a kettlebell workout? I’m afraid so.
PUMPING IRONY: Stumbling Upon the Fountain of Youth
A not-entirely-routine trip to dentist brings me face to face with an anti-aging controversy.
PUMPING IRONY: Don’t Worry, Be Happy Now
A new study suggests that those who feel their life is calm are less likely to suffer from stress-related illnesses. Count me in.
PUMPING IRONY: This Is Getting Old
Hearing of the death of the world’s oldest man, I fight the compulsion to obsess over longevity.
PUMPING IRONY: Yoga With Beer
Back on the golf course last week, I renewed my traumatic relationship with the club and the little white ball.
PUMPING IRONY: The Handyman Workout
Puttering around the house is a great way to change up your workout routine.
PUMPING IRONY: Everything in Moderation
Will doubling my 15-minute daily workout add years to my life? Not so much.
PUMPING IRONY: The Heart of the Matter: Dementia
Dementia has reached epidemic proportions in the U.S., so why is it declining in Sweden?
PUMPING IRONY: Generation Gap?
Could we Baby Boomers actually be healthier, as a group, than the generations chasing us?
PUMPING IRONY: When I’m 64 . . .
Motor skills don’t start to deteriorate until you’re 64, according to a new study, so I have no excuses yet for my lame tennis game.
PUMPING IRONY: A Real Stretch
I’ve never enjoyed static stretching before a workout, and now it appears I should avoid it altogether.
PUMPING IRONY: Now Hear This!
I always thought my hearing loss was all about growing old, but it’s really about too much noise.
PUMPING IRONY: Don’t Worry, Start Moving
TV commercials are constantly urging old guys like me to “ask my doctor” about cholesterol-lower drugs. We’d be better off ignoring them.
PUMPING IRONY: Very Subtle Medicine
I’m a big believer in the power of acupuncture. And now I might even be able to explain how it works.
PUMPING IRONY: Geezers and Gaming
Playing video games is supposed to help oldsters like me feel happier, but I’m perfectly happy living in the real world.
PUMPING IRONY: A Fall From Grace
Nothing like crashing onto an icy sidewalk to get you thinking about growing old.