About Jim:

James P. Owen is an 85-year-old best-selling author, documentary film producer and recovering couch potato. His book, Just Move! A New Approach to Fitness After 50, was published in 2017 by National Geographic, and was named one of the year’s top five books on healthy aging by The Wall Street Journal. Two of his documentary films, The Art of Aging Well and SuperAgers: Growing Old, Living Young, aired on PBS nationwide and can be streamed at pbs.org. His newest film, The Virtuous Circle: The Key to a Healthier, Happier Life, will be airing on PBS in early 2026. Jim was a participant in the 2024 California Senior Games, held in San Diego, entering ten fitness events in the 80-to-84 age category. He won ten gold medals – the first competitor in any age bracket to do so.

Jim’s Work:

• Recently featured in Parade Magazine for his fitness routine at 85 y.o.
• Author of Just Move! (recognized by The Wall Street Journal as a top healthy aging read)
• PBS documentary filmmaker (SuperAgers: Growing Old, Living Young and an upcoming documentary named The Virtuous Circle)

https://becomingasuperager.com/meet-jim-owen/

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