Pumping Irony

A 5K race on New Year’s Day outside in Minneapolis? Seemed like a good idea at the time.

There’s no better way to recharge your fitness routine than a little friendly competition.

A new study validates my world view on high-intensity training.

Ten miles on the bicycle — when interspersed with yoga and acupuncture — makes for a pretty great afternoon.

Can an apple a day keep dementia away? A new study suggests it can — as long as you chew it well.

A new study explains why aging muscles turn to mush, but my kettlebell and I have other plans.

Vacation’s almost over, so it’s almost time to get back to the gym. Can I do that without hurting myself?

I’ve always been leery of interventionist medicine, so I was happy to see a new study suggesting that ignoring a prostate cancer diagnosis is just as effective as treating it.

A new study suggests resveratrol could help geezers stay upright more often, but don’t head for the wine bar just yet.

I can’t think of a better way to enter my seventh decade than by being completely present right now.

A tennis injury reveals the wisdom behind listening to your body and the surprising advantages we all have over professional athletes.

Golfing has been mostly a social exercise, but what happens if I suddenly start hitting it straight?

A bicycle outing in the north woods results in a whole new way to think of the triathlon.

A week of shaking up my workout routine left me with some very cranky muscles and lots of opportunities to listen to my body.

Stress can slice years off your life span, but I’m a pretty placid guy. Or am I?

One happy consequence of aging is the decline in testosterone levels, though a new study suggests that age has nothing to do with it.

There’s still hope for those of us who don’t always have our brains fully engaged.

Thinking about death might be one of the healthiest things anyone can do.

Who knew that hanging out with friends could help you live longer?

When it’s 70 degrees in March, watching basketball on TV really loses its appeal.

French lessons haven’t made me fluent, but at least my brain’s getting a good workout.