Jim Fixx

James Fuller Fixx (April 23, 1932 – July 20, 1984) was an American who wrote the 1977 best-selling book The Complete Book of Running. He is credited with helping start America's fitness revolution by popularizing the sport of running and demonstrating the health benefits of regular jogging. He died of a heart attack while jogging at 52 years of age; his genetic predisposition for heart problems and other previous lifestyle factors may have caused his heart attack.

Jim Fixx
Born
James Fuller Fixx

(1932-04-23)April 23, 1932
New York City, New York U.S.
DiedJuly 20, 1984(1984-07-20) (aged 52)
Hardwick, Vermont, U.S.
Alma materOberlin College
Known forThe Complete Book of Running
Children4
Parent(s)Calvin Fixx, Marlys Fuller
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