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PUMPING IRONY: This Is Your Brain on Exercise
By Craig CoxThere's a reason why some folks never take to exercise. It's all in their head.
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PUMPING IRONY: How to Make the Winter Last
By Craig CoxBy lacing up my ice skates, I'm doing my part to prolong our frigid winter. Sorry about that.
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PUMPING IRONY: A 5K for the Ages
By Craig CoxWhen my son showed up for the Commitment Day 5K, I had a feeling I'd be running rather than walking.
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PUMPING IRONY: Embracing the Unpredictable
By Craig CoxJanuary 1, 2013, is Commitment Day, and I don't have a clue what to expect. Maybe that's a good thing.
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PUMPING IRONY: A Cure for the Common Cold
By Craig CoxWhen you're battling the common cold, a little exercise is just what the doctor ordered.
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PUMPING IRONY: The Ken Mink Connection
By Craig CoxBack on hard court again with my old hoops buddies, I'm thinking of Ken Mink and my basketball future.
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PUMPING IRONY: How Much Is Too Much — or Too Little?
By Craig CoxA new study says too much — or too little — physical activity can mess up your knees. But how do you define an "optimal" level of exercise?
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PUMPING IRONY: A (Hot) Flash of Insight
By Craig CoxSwedish researchers have an answer for menopausal hot flashes: Just relax. Easier said than done, I suspect.
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PUMPING IRONY: An Accidental Workout
By Craig CoxSometimes you have to channel your inner 12-year-old in order to get yourself moving.
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PUMPING IRONY: The Biggest Step
By Craig CoxA new study says you need to take 6,000 steps a day to be a healthy middle-aged woman, but what if you'd rather ride your bicycle?
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PUMPING IRONY: The Big Sleep
By Craig CoxDoes a good night's sleep become more unlikely as you hit your golden years? Not necessarily.
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PUMPING IRONY: A Real Lift
By Craig CoxIt's not that I despise jogging (OK, maybe I do), but I'm encouraged by a new study that suggests pumping iron is the best way to prevent the most common chronic diseases.
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PUMPING IRONY: Season’s Greetings
By Craig CoxAs a youth, I'd hit the practice court in an effort to raise my hoops game. Now it's all about avoiding embarrassment.
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PUMPING IRONY: Let’s Go Crazy!
By Craig CoxDo you have to be a little bit crazy to live a healthy life? Probably.
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PUMPING IRONY: My New Year’s Resolution
By Craig CoxA 5K race on New Year's Day outside in Minneapolis? Seemed like a good idea at the time.
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PUMPING IRONY: No Excuses
By Craig CoxThere's no better way to recharge your fitness routine than a little friendly competition.
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The Older, the Better
By Elizabeth Foy LarsenWise advice on how to get healthier, happier and more attractive with age.
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PUMPING IRONY: Another Silver Bullet
By Craig CoxNow it's multivitamins that will save us from cancer — or not.
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PUMPING IRONY: Awake With Half a Brain
By Craig CoxAnyone with half a brain knows they need to get enough sleep.
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PUMPING IRONY: Discovering Gold
By Craig CoxI'm all for advances in cancer research — so long as I never have to make use of them.
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PUMPING IRONY: World View Validated
By Craig CoxA new study validates my world view on high-intensity training.