July 14, 2026: Danielle Friedman was promoted from Freelance Contributor to Fitness Reporter at The New
York Times, where she will work on the Well desk.
Friedman has spent more than two decades covering health, science, gender, and culture. For the past four years, Friedman has been a regular contributor to Well, reporting on the personalities and trends shaping fitness culture and translating the latest exercise science into practical advice.
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