Ed Cook - The Story of The Old Superman NPC Masters Bodybuilder

Ed Cook

Ed Cook is also known as the old superman, at 54 years old he looks incredible and is ripped. The story is even better when you see what he looked like just six years ago (see his pic before he start bodybuilding), what an amazing difference! In 2002 Ed, at 243 pounds, was your typical middle-aged guy with a typical middle-aged waistline that greatly exceeded his chest size. If you ask about his inspiration? because of his doctor said to Ed, “Change your lifestyle or die young.” Ed took that seriously and then some! Ed first started to get himself in shape at 48 and walked out of the Doctors office, down deep inside his heart, he knew he was going to change his body forever. But yet he had no idea that it would lead to bodybuilding.

The biggest thing that helped to keep Ed motivated throughout your transformation? That is a tough question. There are times when he's prepping for a competition about a few weeks out, that he question himself "why am I doing this?" Yet, otherwise he's driven to improve in size and symmetry most of the time. His coach, Sean Calder is a real inspiration for him. Brandon Lyons was and still is his trainer and keeps Ed humble and drives beyond his own belief to do more!

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“Old Superman,” from Vancouver, Washington, is the best example of what you can do if you really apply yourself, and I know he can inspire you. Ed married for 31 years and the father of four adult children, he looks better and is in better shape than men half his age. At 6’ and 228 pounds, Ed has been competing in NPC masters bodybuilding contests, taking first place a few times. And he’s planning to do more.

What makes Ed tick? With more than 1,000 friends on BodySpace, he’s a lightning rod for questions from people all over about how he did it. Ed is more than happy to tell you about his journey and to give you that kick in the pants and the extra words you need to help you along and inspire you to do better. I must tell you he has a lot to say—and all of it good. The guy has his heart in the right place. To quote Ed: “Be consistent! Be intense! Become your goal!“