This page provides approved professional bios and credential information for media outlets, producers, healthcare organizations, and partners referencing Karen Owoc’s background.
Professional Identity
Karen Owoc, ACSM-CEP
Clinical Exercise Physiologist · Author · TV Health Expert
Specializing in functional longevity through posture, balance, and movement
Approved Professional Bios
Speaker / Public Education Bio (≈150 words)
Karen Owoc is a Clinical Exercise Physiologist certified by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM-CEP), author, and TV health expert whose work centers on functional longevity — how posture, balance, movement, and cardiovascular health shape independence and quality of life over time.
Her clinical background spans preventive cardiology, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, orthopedic exercise and movement integrity, cancer survivorship exercise, metabolic health education, and brain-based balance and fall-prevention training. Across healthcare, corporate, and community settings, Karen has worked with thousands of adults to translate clinical science into practical, human-centered understanding.
Karen is the author of Athletes in Aprons: The Nutrition Playbook to Break 100, a science-based guide focused on longevity-oriented nutrition and healthy aging. For more than eight years, she has also served as an on-air health contributor for KRON4 News, ABC10, and NBC11, delivering over 240 live television segments and facilitating conversations that make complex health topics accessible and meaningful.
She is known for her calm, clear communication style and for helping people engage with health and movement in ways that feel grounded, sustainable, and deeply connected to everyday life.
Clinical / Healthcare Bio (≈150 words)
Karen Owoc, ACSM-CEP, is a Clinical Exercise Physiologist certified by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM-CEP) with extensive experience in preventive cardiology, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, metabolic health and diabetes support, cancer survivorship exercise, and balance and mobility training.
Karen Owoc, ACSM-CEP, is a Clinical Exercise Physiologist with extensive experience in preventive cardiology, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, orthopedic exercise and movement-based rehabilitation, metabolic health and diabetes support, cancer survivorship exercise, and balance and mobility training. Her work focuses on helping adults maintain functional strength, metabolic resilience, and confidence in movement as they age.
She has completed advanced training through Stanford School of Medicine’s oncology exercise program, Living Strong Living Well, the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR), the American Cancer Society, and the ZIBRIO Balance Research Institute. She also holds certification as an Orthopedic Exercise Specialist through the American Council on Exercise. Karen’s career began as Center Director at the Pritikin Longevity Center.
Karen is the author of Athletes in Aprons, a longevity-focused nutrition guide grounded in clinical science.
Short Bio (75–100 words)
Karen Owoc is a Clinical Exercise Physiologist certified by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM-CEP), author, and TV health expert specializing in longevity, mobility, and healthy aging. Her work integrates preventive cardiology, orthopedic exercise, balance training, and brain-based movement to support independence and functional confidence over time. Karen is the author of Athletes in Aprons, a science-based guide to longevity-focused nutrition, and is known for translating medical science into practical strategies that help adults stay strong, capable, and confident as they age.
Mini Bio (40–60 words)
Karen Owoc is a Clinical Exercise Physiologist certified by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM-CEP), author, and TV health expert specializing in longevity, mobility, and healthy aging. She translates clinical science into practical strategies that help adults maintain strength, energy, and independence over time.
One-Sentence Bio
Karen Owoc is a Clinical Exercise Physiologist certified by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM-CEP), author, and TV health expert specializing in longevity, mobility, and healthy aging.
Event Host Introduction (Approved)
Please use the following introduction when presenting Karen:
Our speaker today is Karen Owoc, a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, author, and TV health expert specializing in longevity, mobility, and healthy aging. She has extensive experience in preventive cardiology, metabolic health, pulmonary rehabilitation, and cancer survivorship exercise, and is the author of Athletes in Aprons. Please join me in welcoming Karen Owoc.
Professional Training & Credentials
• Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology (Biodynamics emphasis) — CSU Sacramento
• Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist — American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
• Certified Cancer Exercise Trainer — ACSM / American Cancer Society
• Certified Orthopedic Exercise Specialist — American Council on Exercise
• Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist — American Council on Exercise
• Certified Balance Training Specialist — ZIBRIO Balance Research Institute
• Certified Living Strong Living Well Instructor — Stanford School of Medicine (cancer survivor program)
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation — AACVPR Certificate Training
• Memory & Brain Health Strategies — UCLA Longevity Center–trained
• Preventive cardiology, cardiac rehab & metabolic health
• Balance, mobility & functional longevity
• Lifestyle medicine & healthy aging
• Metabolic health & diabetes support
• Corporate wellness & workplace ergonomics
Footnote:
Credentials listed above represent a combination of current certifications, prior certifications, and formal certificate-based specialty training. UCLA Memory Training (Brain Boot Camp) certification was previously held and is not currently renewed; however, the training continues to inform Karen’s evidence-based cognitive health approach. Pulmonary rehabilitation reflects practical experience in clinical settings and certificate-based training through AACVPR (American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation).
For Media & Interviews
For press coverage, interviews, and published commentary:
➜ Media & Conversations